Felony

Opinion: If a Felon Can Become President, Why Can’t Others Have a Fair Shot at Life?

Millions of Americans with felony records are denied basic rights like voting and employment. It’s time to address the systemic inequities and rethink redemption in America.
01/22/2025

Defendant Facing New Charges After Leaping Over Bench at Las Vegas Judge Who Sentenced Him

Deobra Redden was hit with several counts after literally jumping at Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a hearing.
01/05/2024

Alabama Lawmaker Files Bill To Make Faking A Kidnapping A Felony In Wake Of Carlee Russell Fiasco

Senator April Weaver wants “strong prison sentences and mandatory restitution requirements” for false abduction claims.
08/04/2023

Mystikal Charged With Several Felonies, Including Rape And Battery

The rapper was booked into a Louisiana jail on Sunday afternoon (July 31).
08/01/2022
Blueface Is A Wanted Man With A Felony Warrant Out For His Arrest

Blueface Is A Wanted Man With A Felony Warrant Out For His Arrest

The police are currently on the lookout for the “Thotiana” rapper, who they believe assaulted a club bouncer.
11/08/2021
Lil Wayne on BET Buzz 2020.
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Lil Wayne Faces 10 Years in Prison On Federal Weapons Charges

The charge comes from an incident that occurred in 2019.
11/18/2020
Voting booths on BET Buzz 2020.
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Florida's Former Felons Are Casting Early Ballots

The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition says they were able to raise $27 million and restore nearly 40,000 people's voting rights.
10/28/2020
Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion on BET Buzz 2020.
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Tory Lanez Charged In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

He faces two felony charges.
10/09/2020
Desmond Meade on BET's Reclaim Your Vote 2020.
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Reclaim Your Vote on National Black Voter Day

Desmond Meade, president of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, talks about his past disenfranchisement and encourages others to reclaim their rights on National Black Voter Day.
09/17/2020