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Image Credit: Donald Traill/Shutterstock Thirty years ago, a city of millions turned its hate on five teenage boys. The Central Park Five — Korey Wise, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, Antron McCray and Yusef Salaam — were accused of gang-raping a white jogger. They were vilified in the press, Donald Trump called for their execution and they were convicted of a range of crimes in two separate trials. Yet, they didn’t do it. More than a decade after they were found guilty, the Central Park Five were exonerated of the crime. Their story has become an example of injustices black and brown…

Image Credit: Getty Images Rapper A$AP Rocky is currently on trial for his alleged involvement in a 2021 shooting. Although the rapper — who is also known for his high-profile relationship with Rihanna — has pleaded not guilty, fans are wondering what he did to face legal trouble. Below, Hollywood Life has rounded up everything we know about Rocky’s case and trial. What Did ASAP Rocky Do? In August 2022, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested Rocky at LAX (real name: Rakim Athelaston Mayers) and charged him with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. “On November 6,…

Image Credit: Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva A$AP Rocky was arrested in August 2022 in connection to a shooting incident. The sudden arrest shocked fans everywhere; he had just returned home from a vacation with Rihanna, and he was apprehended at the Los Angeles International Airport. Now that the rapper (whose real name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers) is on trial, Hollywood Life has compiled all the details we know so far about the court case and the allegations against A$AP Rocky. What Did ASAP Rocky Do? According to a press release shared by the LAPD’s X account in 2022, officers…

Image Credit: FilmMagic With Liam Payne’s passing, many have come forward to speak about the former One Direction singer, including his ex-girlfriend Danielle Peazer. The 36-year-old took to Instagram to share a message dedicated to the late “Teardrops” singer, who tragically passed away after falling from the third floor of his hotel room. Danielle and Liam dated from 2010 to 2013 while he was still in the boy band. While many are familiar with his past relationships with Maya Henry, Sophia Smith, and his most recent relationship with Kate Cassidy, some wonder about Danielle Peazer, the woman who captured his…

Time and Plaice Dartford – a popular fish and chip shop – received an award for the Best Owner-Managed Business in the category of Hospitality Sector at the Dartford Business Awards run by Dartford Council. The business was one of seven that won the award, judged based on three sectors – hospitality, service and retail. The shop received an award for the Best Owner-Managed Business in the category of Hospitality Sector at the Dartford Business Awards. (Image: Simon Hildrew/Dartford Borough Council) The business serves traditional British fare ranging from pie and mash to battered fish and burgers, as well as…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images As Election Day 2024 approaches, registered voters around the U.S. have questions, such as whether they’re eligible to cast their ballot early. As the race to the White House between Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump forges on, early voting has already begun in Texas. So, when did it start and when will it end? Find out more, below. When Does Early Voting in Texas Start? Early voting in Texas began on Monday, October 21, and will end on Friday, November 1, 2024. Any registered voter in the…

Image Credit: The Washington Post via Getty Im One of North Carolina’s top tourist destinations, the historic Biltmore Estate, has shared an update after suffering significant damage from Hurricane Helene. On September 28, the storm brought unprecedented flooding and high winds, damaging low-lying buildings and infrastructure throughout western North Carolina. As a result, the estate—renowned for its stunning architecture and beautiful gardens—temporarily closed. Here’s everything you need to know about when the attraction, which welcomes 1.4 million visitors a year, will reopen. When Will the Biltmore Estate Reopen? Staff shared on Saturday that the estate, built by George Vanderbilt in…

Image Credit: WireImage Sean “Diddy” Combs has been a significant focus for the public due to his ongoing legal troubles. As a result, the mogul’s children, including Justin Dior Combs, have also been in the spotlight. The son of Diddy and designer Misa Hilton-Brim hasn’t publicly commented on his father’s legal situation. However, he and his siblings have attended each of their father’s court hearings. Here’s a closer look at Justin—one of Diddy’s seven kids. He Is Facing a $190,000 Lawsuit According to In Touch Weekly, court documents indicated that Porsche Leasing LTD served Justin with a lawsuit demanding payment…

The issue comes as the council deals with over 1,700 households in temporary accommodation. The topic was raised during a Bromley Council meeting on October 14. Lib Dem Councillor Sam Webber said he was referred to a case regarding an individual who had served in the Royal Navy for nine years. Cllr Webber said: “I was referred to a case by another councillor in another borough for a resident of ours here in Bromley who is a veteran. “He’s someone who has found himself homeless, a single dad bringing up a six year old daughter who now finds himself sleeping on…

The family of a missing man last seen on CCTV outside a McDonald’s say his disappearance is “out of character”.Regan Phillips had been enjoying a night out with work colleagues in Rochester before he was captured on camera outside the fast-food restaurant in Commercial Road, Strood.Concerns are growing for missing man Regan Phillips last seen in Strood. Picture: Kent PoliceThe 25-year-old was last seen at about 11.15pm on Friday walking towards the town’s high street.He had messaged his neighbour to say he would be back at his home in Hoo shortly after midnight – but he never returned.The warehouse operative’s…