celebrities
From OJ onward, explore the less glamorous side of celebrity life and famous faces accused, vindicated and convicted.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Michael Jackson during his 2005 child molestation trail An integral part of popular culture of the late 20th century, the life, career, music and legacy of Michael Jackson, continues to be questioned, in the wake of a new BBC documentary, which has further probed into the controversial lifestyle of the late singer.
Lawrence BenniePublished 4 years ago in CriminalReason First: The Wild West Needed Better Respect for Property Rights
Small business versus big business rests on the case of Nathan “Nate” Champion. This rustler wanted to rise against the larger more successful cattlemen. In the process, he became the first man to be mowed down by a hitsquad.
Skyler SaundersPublished 4 years ago in CriminalCelebrities Who Were Criminals and Their Turning Points
Growing up, we all have loved and idolized celebrities in our lives. Putting up posters and wallpapers of your favorite celebrity is just thing mostly all of us have done or are doing. These celebrities whether from the music, filming, or any industry are an inspiration we seek. We are influenced by them to such an extent that we follow them and
Baldwin JacksonPublished 4 years ago in CriminalReason First: Julia Bulette’s Murder a Blow to the Sex Trade
A dead prostitute prompted thousands of clients and other spectators to view the cortege. That deceased madam of a brothel was Julia Bulette. She had become an entrepreneur in the sex trade. In the mining town of Virginia City, Nevada, her clientele included many of the men from the mines who supported her brothel. None other than one of America’s greatest novelists, Mark Twain, reported about her dealings on numerous occasions.
Skyler SaundersPublished 4 years ago in CriminalReason First: How Can Someone Get Away With Murder?
A Medal of Honor recipient and a wounded veteran from the Civil War, Daniel Sickles led a life of crises and mishaps. At once a hero at the same time an alleged murderer, Sickles took it upon himself to strike down Philip Barton Key, the son of Francis Scott Key, writer of the Star Spangled Banner. Sickles had financial issues, marital problems, and all sorts of downfalls to speak of during his life. However, this incident would prove to be a landmark case.
Skyler SaundersPublished 4 years ago in CriminalReason First: JayDaYoungan and JordanB arrested in Georgia, both youths in need of growing up
If only the hip hop genre had never been so enamored with the idea of Bonnie and Clyde. Today’s young warriors seek new ways of going up against the law with their significant other by their side. With JayDaYoungan and his accomplice in infatuation and crime JordanB, the couple has been charged with narcotics possession, firearm possession and tampering with evidence.
Skyler SaundersPublished 4 years ago in Criminal7 Nigerian Celebrities Sentenced to Prison.
No one is above the law. Not even our favorite celebrities. Over the years, many of our favorite celebrities have had run-ins with the law. In fact, "run-in" is too light a word, that makes it sound like they were driving too fast or forgot to turn on their headlights.
Jide OkonjoPublished 4 years ago in CriminalReason First: What Should Young Chop’s Punishment be for Allegedly Starving a Dog?
Young Chop shouldn’t have been arrested for allegedly killing a dog. While this action that violated his probation is cruel, vicious, and reprehensible, the government should do nothing in relation to locking up individuals who abuse animals. Social ostracization ought to be at the forefront for these cases. Like Joe Exotica with tigers, who is serving time partially for animal abuse, Chop with dogs should be shunned by the populace for their neglect and egregious actions. Every charge concerning animal cruelty ought to be dropped. Why? It is because animals don’t have rights. They lack the capacity to ever reason.
Skyler SaundersPublished 4 years ago in CriminalTop 10 Murder Case In America
From serial killers to celebrity victims, some electrifying, most infamous murder cases in recent American history.
Joseph AdjeiPublished 4 years ago in CriminalReason First: Iyanna could face 99 years, Young Chop Arrested Again
You wouldn’t think that there would be a connection between two distinct stories. Iyanna Maweather faces up to 99 years in prison and Young Chop received the cold steel of justice around his wrists (again). The linking factor in these different situations is irrationality.
Skyler SaundersPublished 4 years ago in CriminalReason First: The Needed Maturation of Young Chop
Pioneering hip hop producer and rapper, Young Chop, is out for the snitches. Instead of embracing the tattlers for keeping him on the straight and narrow, he’s lashed out at those who tell after being released from jail on $705 bond. He feels that snitching is the problem but the real issue was his lack of legitimate tags, proof of insurance, invalid driver’s license and reckless driving.
Skyler SaundersPublished 4 years ago in CriminalReason First: A Champion’s Woes
Although Floyd Mayweather Jr. may hold a perfect record in the ring after win after win, his personal life has seen some more losses. In addition to being incarcerated years ago, his uncle dying, having the mother of three of his children, Josie Harris die unexpectedly, and now a daughter (not a child of Harris’) who allegedly stabbed YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s girlfriend, the champ’s head is certainly heavy.
Skyler SaundersPublished 4 years ago in Criminal