Crime

YouTuber Gabrielle Petito Missing After "Van Life" Cross-Country Road Trip With Fiancé

YouTuber Gabrielle Petito was reported missing by her parents on Sept. 11 after weeks went by without contact.

September 15, 2021

Allison Mack Begins 3-Year Prison Sentence in NXIVM Sex Trafficking Case

Smallville actress Allison Mack reported to a federal prison to begin a 3-year sentence for her role in the NVIXM sex cult.

September 15, 2021

Till Death: Why Pamela Smart Is the Only One Still in Prison for Her Husband's Murder

Pamela Smart remains in prison and continues to insist she didn't coerce anyone into killing her husband—unlike the plot of the 1995 film To Die For, which was inspired by her case.

September 12, 2021

Chad Daybell’s Children Reveal Why They Believe He’s Innocent of Killing Lori Vallow’s Kids

Chad Daybell’s five children are standing by their dad after he was charged with murdering three. One daughter believes he was “framed,” while his son said “there’s still love” amongst them.

September 1, 2021

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Bachelor Nation's Jef Holm Drops Restraining Order Against Robby Hayes

Jef Holm exclusively told E! News why he decided to put a stop to the restraining order he filed against fellow Bachelor Nation star Robby Hayes.

August 31, 2021

Former Child Star Matthew Mindler Reported Missing From College

Police are searching for 19-year-old Our Idiot Brother actor Matthew Mindler after he was reported missing by family.

August 27, 2021

Scott Peterson's Sister-in-Law Claims New Evidence Will Prove His Innocence

As Scott Peterson seeks a new trial, his sister-in-law Janey is speaking out about her belief that he is innocent of murdering wife Laci Peterson and their unborn son.

August 25, 2021

Britney Spears Contacted Police to Report Theft Prior to Alleged Battery Incident

Britney Spears called police last week to report a theft, but had a "sudden change of heart" and decided not to file a report, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.

August 21, 2021

American Idol’s Syesha Mercado Shares Tearful Plea as Child Custody Battle Sparks Uproar

After losing custody of her two children, Syesha Mercado reflected on all the moments she's been "deprived" of as a mother. Her partner Tyron Deener said they "have not abused our babies."

August 17, 2021

Nicki Minaj and Husband Kenneth Petty Sued By His Sexual Assault Accuser

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty were sued by the woman he was convicted of attempting to rape in 1994. The suit alleges the couple harassed her and Minaj tried to "bribe" her to recant the rape claim.

August 13, 2021

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Aaron Hernandez's Double Life: Inside the Aftermath of His Suicide and the Questions Left Unanswered

Ryan Murphy's upcoming FX series American Sports Story will explore the downfall of the former New England Patriots star, whose life ended in a prison cell.

August 13, 2021

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John Wayne Gacy Survivor Details Abuse in Harrowing Invisible Monsters Sneak Peek

In an exclusive clip from A&E's Invisible Monsters: Serial Killers in America event, a sexual abuse survivor opens up for the first time about the pain he says he suffered at the hands of Gacy.

August 13, 2021

Bachelor Nation's Jef Holm Files for Restraining Order Against Robby Hayes

The Bachelorette's Jef Holm is taking legal action against former roommate Robby Hayes, who he says enters his home without permission and "threatens" him.

August 13, 2021

TikTok Star Anthony Barajas Dead at 19 After Movie Theater Shooting

Anthony Barajas, who accumulated almost a million followers on TikTok, died on Saturday, July 31, after being placed on life support for sustaining injuries from the movie theater shooting.

July 31, 2021

Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault Charges in Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to multiple criminal charges on July 21 in Los Angeles, including four counts each of forcible rape and forcible oral copulation.

July 21, 2021

Law & Order: SVU Actor Isaiah Stokes Indicted for Murder

Television actor Isaiah Stokes was charged with murder in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, court documents reveal.

July 18, 2021

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"Hollywood Ripper" Sentenced to Death After Trial That Included Ashton Kutcher Testimony

Convicted serial killer Michael Gargiulo was accused of murdering three women, including 22-year-old Ashley Ellerin, who was dating Ashton Kutcher at the time.

July 17, 2021

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Shayna Hubers' Former Cellmate Reveals Special Demand From Murderer

In 2018, Shayna Hubers received a life sentence for killing her boyfriend. On a new episode of Cellmate Secrets, her former cellmates speak out about what she allegedly told them behind bars.

July 14, 2021

Marilyn Manson Released on Bail After Turning Himself in on Assault Charges

Marilyn Manson turned himself in to police in Los Angeles in relation to an outstanding arrest warrant for an alleged spitting incident out of state.

July 8, 2021

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Wife of Former Prison Guard Who Had Affair With Child Killer Susan Smith Speaks Out

The wife of a former prison guard is speaking out about his past sexual affair behind bars with Susan Smith, who is serving a life sentence for murdering her children.

July 7, 2021

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Allison Mack and the Story of NXIVM: Inside the Downfall of a Sex Cult That Turned Women Into Recruiters

Former Smallville star Allison Mack was sentenced to three years in prison for her role in a sex-trafficking ring operating behind the cover of Keith Raniere's self-improvement program.

July 3, 2021

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Phylicia Rashad Apologizes to Howard University Students Over "Insensitive" Bill Cosby Comments

After tweeting in support of Bill Cosby's prison release, The Cosby Show's Phylicia Rashad said she didn't intend to diminish the "lifelong residual effects" that assault survivors often face.

June 30, 2021

Allison Mack Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Role in NXIVM Case

The former "Smallville" actress receives a 3-year prison term after pleading guilty to racketeering conspiracy in a sex trafficking case involving the NXIVM cult. Watch.

June 30, 2021

Allison Mack Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Role in NXIVM Sex Trafficking Case

Allison Mack was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to racketeering conspiracy in a sex trafficking case involving the NXIVM cult.

June 30, 2021

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Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell Officially Indicted for Murder of Her Children

Nearly a year after the remains of 7-year-old JJ Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan were found buried in Chad Daybell's backyard, a grand jury indicted him and Lori Vallow on multiple counts of murder.

June 30, 2021