Pieper Lewis/YouTube screenshot An Iowa court ruling is under scrutiny concerning Pieper Lewis, a 21-year-old who was sex trafficked as a teen. Last week, Judge David M. Porter sentenced Pieper to 20 years in connection with the stabbing death of her alleged sex trafficker, Zachary Brooks, which occurred in 2020 when she was just 15 years old. She was initially sentenced to probation, five years of GPS tracking, and was ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution to Brooks' family

Julio Foolio/Instagram@julio_foolio Florida courts have determined the fate of the four men who killed Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio, legally known as Charles Andrew Jones II, in June 2024. According to WFLA, the four assailants—Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Davion Murphy, and Rashad Murphy—were convicted on all charges, including capital murder, on May 8. The ambush-style killing occurred while Julio Foolio was sitting in his vehicle outside a Holiday Inn. On Friday, the

Chud the Builder/Nashville Police Department A racist Tennessee content creator, ‘Chud the Builder,’ who records live encounters where he race baits Black people, by calling them nig****, has been charged with attempted murder. The 28-year-old, legally known as Dalton Eatherly, was arrested last week after disrupting patrons in Bob’s Steak & Chop House with racial slurs and live-streaming after the establishment asked him not to, and was therefore arrested. Reportedly, after

Kevin Hart/Instagram Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke about George Floyd's death did not go over well at Kevin Hart’s recent Hollywood roast. George Floyd, 46, was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020 when Chauvin knelt on his neck for approximately nine minutes while bystanders recorded the incident. The internet, along with Floyd’s family, reacted strongly to comedian Tony’s punchline, which referred to George Floyd being unable to breathe and allegedly looking

Tupac's sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, at the Orioles vs Athletics game. Photo/Instagram/@Orioles The late rap legend Tupac Shakur was honored by the Baltimore Orioles during their game against the Athletics on Friday. Tupac had ties to both cities. He lived in Baltimore and attended the Baltimore School for the Arts along with Jada Pinkett Smith before moving to Oakland, where he launched his rap career with Digital Underground. Young Tupac Shakur According to the Associated

Athena Strand and Tanner Horner in the FedEx truck In a tragic case in Texas, Tanner Horner, a former FedEx worker, has been sentenced to death for the abduction and murder by strangulation of seven-year-old Athena Strand in 2022. This deeply distressing incident garnered significant attention from the community and evoked strong emotions as the trial progressed. Tanner abducted Athena during a routine package delivery, leading to her family's report of her missing on a Novem

Ted Turner/Deposit Photos Ted Turner, the creator of CNN and the 24-hour news cycle, has passed away at the age of 87. He reportedly died from Lewy body dementia. Turner was a media mogul who owned the Turner Broadcasting System, which included TBS (the first "superstation"), TNT (Turner Network Television), Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). He also created the cartoon Captain Planet, which aimed to educate children about the environment and the planet, and ac

Vanessa Bryant and Gianna 'Gigi' Bryant Vanessa Bryant, the widow of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, honored her late daughter, Gianna 'Gigi' Bryant, who would have celebrated her 20th birthday on May 1st, by giving monetary gifts to others. Gianna, who tragically passed away in the January 2020 plane crash that also claimed Kobe's life, was only 13 years old at the time of her death. Following in her father's footsteps, Gigi was emerging as an exceptional basketball player du

Nas/photo/Instagram@nas Nas invested in the expansion project of Resorts World casino in his hometown of Queens, New York City. Last Tuesday, Resorts World officially opened an expanded gambling area featuring over 200 games with live dealers, including blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette, as well as more than 2,500 slot machines, according to NBC New York. Its parent company plans to add more tables and slot machines later this year. They have also committed to building

Photo/Instagram@chrisean Chrisean Rock won her debut boxing match over the weekend, defeating Zenith Zion at the XRumble Fighting Championship. Zenith is a professional wrestler who also has a background in power slapping. Months ago, Rock announced her plans to transition into professional boxing on social media. The former reality show star regularly updated her followers on her training process leading up to her first bout. Before gaining fame, Rock ran track for Santa Mon

Michael Jackson/Shutterstock Michael Jackson's life story, Michael, is receiving remarkable reviews. According to USA Today, the film shattered the box office record for the biggest opening weekend for a musical biopic in history. The film has reportedly grossed $97 million domestically during its opening. Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael's nephew, who has impressively captured the essence of his late uncle on screen, mirroring even the smalle

D4vd/photo/Los Angeles County Jail Singer D4vd has been officially charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He was arrested last Thursday in Los Angeles for his involvement in the teen's death. On Monday, D4vd appeared in court with his attorney and pleaded not guilty to the charges he's facing. According to CBS Los Angeles, the motive in this case is believed to be an attempt to cover up a sexual relationship betwe

Photo/Shamar Elkins A Shreveport, Louisiana man named Shamar Elkins, tragically shot ten people on Sunday. Reports indicate that there are two survivors. Local authorities have characterized the incident as a domestic violence dispute. According to People, "Police spokesperson Christopher Bordelon shared that seven of the eight children who were killed were Shamar's, and the suspect's wife and a woman believed to be his girlfriend were also shot and seriously injured, per NBC

Aaron Henry Last November, Aaron Henry, 35, of Des Moines, was reported missing days after leaving Broadlawns Medical Center on Oct. 30, according to the Des Moines police. Aaron reportedly had bipolar disorder and did not have his medication on his person at the time he went missing. Friday, Des Moines authorities confirmed that the body recovered from the river on Apr. 10 was that of the 35-year-old. According to KCCI, an investigation continues into his death, but the Des

Photo/Google Five people were reportedly shot near the University of Iowa at the Pedestrian Mall. According to a statement released by Iowa City's public safety on Facebook, “One victim is in critical condition and the other four victims are in stable condition.” The incident began with a melee involving multiple individuals before gunfire erupted early Sunday morning. The victims were transported to the hospital after a crowd of approximately 100 people began to disperse fr

Cardi B/Instagram screenshot/@iamcardib Cardi B's new haircare brand, Grow Good , sold out in the first 24 hours of its release. The rapper's vegan haircare brand promises effective results, with Cardi confirming that she tested the products on her own hair before launching them. After struggling to care for her natural hair, the "Bodak Yellow" singer began her hair-growth journey in 2016 and has since managed to grow her hair down to her lower back. Photo/Instagram@growgoodb

D4vd/Shutterstock According to KABC in Los Angeles, singer D4vd has been arrested in connection with the murder of a teenager whose decomposed body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to him, police said Thursday. D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, is currently being held without bail in Los Angeles. In September 2025, the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in the front trunk of an impounded Tesla at a tow yard in Hollywood. She had repor

Photo/The Korea Herald Content creator Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in jail in South Korea after being deemed a public nuisance. The YouTuber sparked outrage in Seoul when he kissed and gyrated on a historical statue honoring Asian women who were forced into sexual slavery during World War II. His actions included disturbing citizens while creating content and playing loud music in public. According to the BBC , Seoul authorities charged him with public nuis

Dawn Staley/Instagram screenshot Dawn Staley, the head women's basketball coach at the University of South Carolina, has become the highest-paid coach in women's basketball. Her contract was reportedly renegotiated this season and, as noted by Heavy, “At the time the extension was signed, it was widely described as the richest contract in women’s college basketball.” Staley’s salary is set to rise by $250,000 each year over the life of the deal. After this year’s $4.25 millio

Ashlee Jenae/Instagram/@ashleejenae A Portland, Oregon-based influencer Ashlee Jenae recently traveled to Tanzania, Africa, with her partner, Joe McCann to celebrate her 31st birthday. The couple also became engaged during the trip. According to People , the Zuri Zanzibar resort, where they were staying, had to separate Ashlee and Joe into different rooms on the day of her death after an argument. Reports indicate that Ashlee was later found unconscious in her villa and rush