Howard Stern slammed anti-vaxxers Tuesday on his Sirius XM radio show, telling them to “go fuck yourself” for refusing to take the vaccine and clogging up the hospitals. “When are we gonna stop putting up […]
Surf Instructor, QAnon Believer Who Allegedly Killed His Kids Could Face Death Penalty
Matthew Taylor Coleman, the California surf instructor who allegedly said that his belief in QAnon drove him to murder his two children last month and leave their bodies in a field in Mexico, could face […]
Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes’ Lawyers Claim ‘Failure Is Not a Crime’ as Fraud Trial Begins
Opening statements kicked off the federal fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes on Wednesday, with prosecutors claiming the founder of blood-testing startup Theranos misled investors about the company’s ability to diagnose hundreds of medical conditions from a […]
NXIVM Co-Founder Nancy Salzman Sentenced: ‘I Am Horrified and Ashamed’
Nancy Salzman, the co-founder of the controversial self-improvement group, multi-level marketing organization, and alleged sex cult NXIVM, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. Salzman, 66, pleaded guilty to one count […]
Here’s How Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes Will Try to Prove Her Innocence
This week, the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the blood-testing company Theranos, begins in San Jose, California. She faces federal charges of fraud and conspiracy and a potential 20-year prison sentence for allegedly misleading […]
How Post-9/11 Islamophobia Thrust Aasif Mandvi Into the Spotlight on ‘The Daily Show’
For the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Rolling Stone spoke with artists and entertainers who identify as Muslim or of Middle Eastern descent about how the aftermath of that day shaped their lives […]
Star Athletes O.J. Simpson, Tonya Harding, Pete Rose Get the True Crime Treatment in ‘Sportsland’
Season Two of the podcast Badlands will delve into stories at the intersection of sports and true crime, including infamous sagas involving O.J. Simpson, Tonya Harding, and Pete Rose. Badlands Season 2: Sportsland will premiere […]
New ‘Disappearances’ Podcast Covers Infamous Missing Persons Cases
Sarah Turney is best known for running a media campaign to pressure police to arrest her father for the murder of her sister, Alissa Turney, who went missing in 2001. The years-long mission, which included […]
Bill Cosby Accuser Andrea Constand ‘Shocked’ by Comedian’s Overturned Conviction
Bill Cosby accuser Andrea Constand said she was “shocked” and “disappointed” when she learned of Cosby’s recent release from prison in her first interview since the comedian’s assault conviction was overturned in June. “He’s a […]
‘I Was Just Shocked and Frozen’: Alleged Sexual Assault Victims Reveal Chilling Details About Ron Jeremy
Transcripts from the criminal case against porn legend Ron Jeremy, who a grand jury has indicted on more than 30 sexual assault charges involving 21 victims, reveal new details about the performer’s alleged history of […]
Climate Activists Are Hauling Solar Tech to New Orleans to Help Restore Power
Four days after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane, much of New Orleans and its surrounding areas remain in the dark, both literally and metaphorically: Power outages persist and Entergy, the corporation […]
‘QAnon Shaman’ Pleads Guilty to Charge Related to Capitol Riot
The “QAnon Shaman,” one of the more prominent rioters that stormed the Capitol building on January 6th, pleaded guilty to charges related to his role in the insurrection attempt. Jacob Chansley — or Jake Angeli, […]
We Regret to Inform You That Etsy Has Become a Hotbed of Cheugy True-Crime Merch
On Etsy, the online marketplace known for feminist cross-stitch samplers and macrame wall hangings, a search for “serial killer” returns nearly 16,000 results. Extending far beyond intentionally macabre portraits of murderers and kitschy needlepoints, there’s […]
The Problem With How We Talk About Grooming
Last month, a 25-year-old named Brie Lynn posted a TikTok about her alleged experiences with the Broadway performer Alice Ripley. “Growing up is realizing I was groomed by a Tony-Award winning Broadway actress,” Lynn said […]
How Joe Rogan Became a Cheerleader for Ivermectin
One would think that our culture has evolved to a point beyond turning to the guy who starred as the electrician in NewsRadio for medical advice. One would, however, be incorrect. For the past 18 months, Joe […]
Hurricane Ida: How to Help Louisiana, Other Areas Hit Hardest by the Storm
Since Hurricane Ida made landfall this past Sunday, the storm has caused significant damage across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, with six confirmed deaths as of Tuesday night and thousands of other Gulf Coast residents […]
Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Plan Is Approved, Allowing the Sackler Family to Escape Legal Accountability for the Opioid Crisis
A major push to hold the Sackler family legally accountable for their role in the opioid crisis essentially ended today when a U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruled that the family’s company, Purdue Pharma, creators of the […]
‘Crazy Times’: Joe Rogan Got Covid and Ate a Cocktail of Meds Including a Horse Dewormer
Joe Rogan said he tested positive for Covid-19 and imbibed an array of drugs to try to fight it, including the horse dewormer ivermectin. In a video posted on Instagram, Rogan said he started feeling […]