Trial

Judge Calls A$AP Rocky’s Mother ‘Very Beautiful:’ ‘That’s on the Record’

The judge in Rocky’s gun assault trial mistook the rapper’s mother as her sister.
01/24/2025

A$AP Rocky Refuses Plea Deal In Opening of Gun Assault Trial

The Harlem rapper turned down a plea offer of 180 days in jail involving the alleged shooting of his former friend, Terell Ephron.
01/22/2025

A$AP Rocky’s Lawyer ‘Confident’ That He’ll Beat Gun Assault Trial

Rocky’s lawyer believes his client is “eager to tell his story.”
01/16/2025

Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial Could Continue Until 2027

Defense attorneys have requested that the number of witnesses be reduced to accelerate the trial.
03/21/2024

Jury Convicts Two Men On All Counts In Jam Master Jay Murder Trial

Ronald Washington, the famed DJ’s childhood friend, and Karl Jordan Jr., his godson, face life in prison after being convicted on all charges.
02/28/2024

Opening Statements Begin In Trial of Men Accused of Killing Jam Master Jay

The DJ of the legendary rap group RUN-DMC, Jason Mizell was killed in 2002 but the trial of his alleged assailants is starting two decades later.
01/29/2024

Discrimination Case Involving Black Teen Being Suspended for His Locs Is Going to Trial

Darryl George has been serving a suspension since August 31 although the CROWN Act which prohibits race-based hair discrimination is the law in Texas.
01/25/2024

Suspect Charged With Tupac Shakur Killing Hires New Attorney

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis was charged with first-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the rapper's fatal shooting.
01/23/2024

Jam Master Jay Murder Case: Jury Selection Begins For Two Men Facing Charges In Death of Legendary Run-DMC DJ

Jason Mizell, who was part of the pioneering hip-hop group RUN-DMC, was killed on October 30, 2002.
01/22/2024

Aurora, Colo., Paramedics On Trial Say They Tried To Save Elijah McClain

The first responders face multiple charges, including manslaughter and negligent homicide.
12/20/2023

Mother of First-Grader Who Shot Teacher Receives 2-Year Prison Sentence

The child shot Abby Zwerner with a 9 mm handgun at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News on Jan. 6.
12/17/2023