Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time, says the old adage, but one alleged Georgia crook obviously didn’t consider the consequences of his actions before deciding to rob a hotel. Police say a man walked into a Days Inn around 2pm on Monday and used a gun to rob a female clerk. “(He) went into the office, grabbed her gun drawn and took her straight over to…
Reported by April Taylor David Bryant, who served 38 years in prison for the 1975 rape and murder of eight-year-old Karen Smith, may soon be headed back to prison. Bryant was originally arrested at the age of 18 after Smith’s body was found in the stairwell of an apartment building. She had been rαped, beαten and stαbbed. In April 2013, Bryant was released after a Bronx judge ruled that he…
There are a couple of ways police can reduce a city’s mυrder rate. Law enforcement can develop a strategy which helps drive down mυrders or they can cook the books to make it appear that the mυrder rate is dropping when it’s really not. MSNBC’s Chris Hayes recently discussed allegations that Chicago officials are cooking the books, now Vox has followed up with a report on how reclassification of mυrders…
Reported by Krystle Crossman Nick Wig of St. Paul, Minnesota is apparently addicted to Facebook. His social media cravings were so intense, in fact, that he couldn’t help but to check his Facebook while he was in the middle of a burglary of a Dakota County home. The owner, James Wood, said that he came home to find the place completely ransacked. He then noticed something odd on his computer,…
Police in Gwinnett County Georgia believe that a rivalry between two rap groups led to a man’s deαth. Investigators say the rap group’s talk of viοlence in lyrics blεd over into real life when members of rap group “2G” burst into a hotel to interrupt a celebration being sponsored by rival group “Migos.” “When you become a victim of a crime like this, there’s no glory, there’s no stardom for…
Family members of a former track star are searching for answers after the young man’s life was cυt short last week. Dakarie McKinnie, 20, was gunned down Friday night after leaving work and heading to his girlfriend’s house. His mother, Laverne McKinnie, attributes her son’s death to the breakdown of society. “It’s just not enough love and respect in this world anymore,” said McKinnie. “My child is gone and these…
Reported by Kacie Whaley Tracy Morgan is gradually recovering from the auto accident that left him in critical condition and left comedian James McNair dead two weeks ago. Although the comedian broke his nose, ribs, and leg, The Huffington Post reports that the comedian is no longer in the hospital and has now been placed in a rehab facility in fair condition. Morgan’s assistant, Jeffrey Millea, and comedians Harris Stanton…
Reported by Andrew Scot Bolsinger New revelations about the O.J. Simpson case have come out as the 20-year mark since his infamous white Bronco ride through Los Angeles freeways returns attention to the disgraced hall of fame running back. Simpson’s close friend and former manager claimed Tuesday that Simpson did not, in fact, write the controversial book “If I Did It.” The book centered around the idea of how Simpson – who was…
By: Krystle Crossman Normally when people want to keep their children out of school to home-school them, it is because they want to bond with their child or because they feel that the schools aren’t up to the task. In these cases, the parent will fill out paperwork to have the child home-schooled and go through all of the proper channels to make sure that their child still gets credit for…
If you want to understand why former NBA superstar Michael Jordan is officially a billionaire, then look no further than the Detroit residents who camped out for a week to get a pair of Jordans. As CBS Detroit reported, some residents slept outside in the heat for a week to be the first to get a pair of commemorative Air Jordan sneakers. The sneakers were released on Saturday, and even…
Current and former NFL players often add to their prominence on the field by contributing to worthy causes. Rarely, however, do they find themselves in the spotlight for being Good Samaritans. On Saturday morning while driving in Philadelphia, former Colts player Marvin Harrison became a Good Samaritan when he helped a robbery victim, but his good deed almost got him shοt. The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Harrison was driving…
Reported by Andrew Scot Bolsinger A terrified mother sought help from Gary, Ind. police and local media after she received a chilling letter that threatened two of her six kids, according to a report by The Root. Alfreda Murphy found a letter in her mailbox postmarked June 6 that contained only 60 words. “You have two lovely daughters,” the letter starts, referencing Murphy’s two oldest daughters. “I and my friend have…
Reported by Nigel Boys NBC Universal, who is being sued by George Zimmerman because he believes that they put his life in danger by doctoring his 911 call to the police on the fateful night he shot and killed Trayvon Martin, is asking the judge to dismiss the case completely. The case had been put on hold until after the verdict for the controversial case, but after Zimmerman was acquitted of…
By Andrew Scot Bolsinger A Florida city commissioner who says he “never” uses racial slurs was caught doing just that last week following what is being described as a “road rage” incident. In statement released following the altercation, Wilton Manors Commissioner Ted Galatis apologized for shouting the n-word at a woman during an argument that started in a grocery store parking lot. “I apologize for my use of the ’N’…
by Dr. Boyce Watkins I remember 20 years ago, waking up from taking a nap. I was dating a really horrible woman at the time who shall remain nameless. But then again, I probably think she’s horrible because she dumped me for a better-looking man, so just chalk it up to my being a hater. But anyway, the woman in the previous sentence said “Hey Coco (that was my nickname…