Pilar Melendez
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Recent articles by Pilar:
Prosecutors Reveal Weapon They Think Killed Alex Murdaugh’s Wife
But prosecutors still haven’t located the missing firearm. → Read More
Murdaugh Family Murder Trial Is Already a ‘Bloody’ Fight
The disgraced South Carolina lawyer accused of killing his wife and son says blood-spatter evidence from a T-shirt is garbage. → Read More
Capitol Rioter Who Gleefully Posed in Pelosi’s Office Found Guilty
Richard “Bigo” Barnett took the stand in his own defense, and admitted that he regretted storming the Capitol on Jan. 6. → Read More
This Poll Found That Republican Voters Still REALLY Want Trump
The Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll found that 48 percent of Republican voters surveyed would pick the former president in a hypothetical primary. → Read More
No Charges Filed For Louisiana Officers After Death In Custody
Eric Nelson, 28, died in-custody in December 2021 after being tased by police and arrested. → Read More
Harvey Weinstein Just Got Convicted of Rape All Over Again
He already faced decades in prison on the East Coast. Now, his fate looks sealed. → Read More
Rogue Cop Gave Out DUIs Like Candy—and Sent Lives Into Chaos
Their blood tests came back clean. By then, it was too late. → Read More
Kevin Spacey Team Quickly Goes Scorched Earth in Sexual Assault Trial
Despite an avalanche of allegations against the disgraced actor, only one American accuser is left standing—and things got ugly, fast. → Read More
Anna Delvey’s Notoriety Actually Helped Her Get Out of Jail
The convicted scammer will go under house arrest as she fights to stave off deportation after a judge suggested she was too high-profile to vanish. → Read More
Audio Reveals Oath Keeper Boss Craved Violence Before Jan. 6
Months before the riot that got him charged with conspiracy, Stewart Rhodes was thirsty for chaos. → Read More
Body-Cam Captures Columbus Cops Killing Unarmed Man in Bed
Donovan Lewis had nothing but a vape pen on the bed next to him, Columbus Chief Elaine Bryant said Tuesday. → Read More
Trump Lawyer Reportedly Told DOJ in June All Classified Material Was Returned
According to The New York Times, the statement was written after a June 3 visit to Mar-a-Lago. → Read More
Salman Rushdie Attacker Charged With Attempted Murder
Hadi Matar, 24, has been remanded without bail while the 75-year-old author remains in hospital on a ventilator and at risk of losing an eye. → Read More
The Mystery Behind the Brazen Execution of a Microsoft Boss
After a messy first marriage, Jared Bridegan settled down with a new family. Then it was all snatched away. → Read More
Dad: Parade Suspect Talked About Mass Shooting Night Before Attack
Robert Crimo Jr. told the New York Post that he and his son had a conversation about the Copenhagen mall attack hours before the Highland Park parade massacre. → Read More
Serial Sicko R. Kelly’s Sex Crimes Just Got Him 30 Years in Prison
After decades of allegations, wacky interviews, and scathing documentaries, the singer is headed to the slammer. → Read More
Depp Sends His Frenzied Fanbase Into a Spin With New TikTok Montage
Johnny Depp joined TikTok on Tuesday, quickly amassing more than 4 million followers and posting a clip reminiscing about his seven-week defamation trial. → Read More
Amber Heard Says Her Loss Is a ‘Setback’ for Women
“It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated,” the actress said. → Read More
The Bombshell Testimony Looming Over Johnny Depp’s Case
From throwing a steak knife at an assistant to attacking Amber Heard, witnesses have accused Johnny Depp of horrific acts. This is his last chance to push back. → Read More
Ex-Amber Heard Pal Recalls Actress Having Busted Lip and Missing Hair
The disturbing sighting came right before the actress went on late-night TV, the witness said. → Read More