Wednesday morning law enforcement set up road blocks surrounding an Oregon wildlife refuge. The block off comes after after a series of arrests resulted in a shootout leaving one activist dead and eight others in custody. The activists have been in an ongoing standoff with police for more than three weeks, after a group of men and women took over a remote facility in southeastern Oregon. The group is protesting the imprisonment of two local ranchers convicted of committing arson on public lands. Read more below.
NCAA: Former USC Tight End Bryce Dixon Arrested for Carjacking Near Campus
Ex-USC tight end Bryce Dixon — who was kicked off the football team last year — was arrested for carjacking near the USC campus.
Smh…Wannabe Rapper Arrested For Giving Cop Mixtape Instead Of Driver’s License
Yeah…this really happened. This guy must have been really feelin’ himself for pulling a move like that, especially with all the police brutality running rampid. But nonetheless, this is funny…not so much for the arrestee lol. Hit the jump.
Yasiin Bey Arrested In South Africa For Fake Passport
Brooklyn born rapper Yasiin Bey – formerly known as Mos Def- moved himself out of the United States back in 2013 and has been residing in Cape Town, South Africa since. It has been reported Friday (January 15th) that he’s been arrested and banned from the country for five years for presenting a fake passport when trying to leave the South African after overstaying his visitors permit. According to The Home Affairs ministerial spokesperson Mayihlome Tshwete, who tweeted out information about Yasiin Bey’s arrest, he came to South Africa legally using his United States passport, however has overstayed the length of his visitor’s permit. When attempting to depart South Africa, he presented “world passport” which turned out to be a false document and now has 14 days to leave the country with the correct paperwork. South Africa’s Home Affairs spokesperson admits he’s a fan but “the law is the law.” Hopefully this can all get worked out! Check out the gallery for more.
(Photo) Rapper Involved In Shy Glizzy’s Chain Snatching Incident Arrested On Drug Charges
Concrete Cartel rapper Casino, was recently featured in a video, where he and a few of his fellow rappers were seen bragging about snatching Shy Glizzy’s chain. Now, Casino is making headlines again after being arrested in a recent Memphis drug bust. Read more below.
Bill Cosby Is Reportedly Blind, Suffers From a Degenerative Eye Disease
While awaiting trail for the three-counts of sexual assault charges that were brought against him last week, Bill Cosby has now reveled through his attorney that he is blind. The once beloved comedian and actor has now been accused of rape and assault by over 50 women to date and will be facing at least ten years behind bars if found guilty. As the case draws near, the 78 year-old’s health has been referenced many times. In an interview with CBS This Morning, Cosby’s lawyer Monica Pressley stated, “He’s a 78-year-old blind man who they’ve chosen to charge, that’s not a defense to a charge, that’s just a fact.” Read more below.
