▲The actor was familiar with the justice system during his early youth. At 17, he and some friends reportedly aggressively attacked two young Asian-Americans, one of whom almost became blind! Two years earlier, Wahlberg and his friends allegedly violently threw stones at black students while saying racial slurs.

▲He was then convicted to two years in prison, but served only 45 days. Wahlberg claims that since then he has tried to give the best of himself and help young people in need. He told to the Associated Press in 2015: "I’ve been looking for redemption (since) the day I woke up and realized that I done some horrific things and was on a path of self-destruction, as well as causing a lot of people harm." Today, he is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood.

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We all remember that photo of Rihanna's face covered with bruises. In 2009, her then-boyfriend Chris Brown physically assaulted her during a fight. Brown eventually pleaded guilty to the crime, and his consequences included being on probation for five years.

▲The singer was at the top of his career when the incident happened. But even today, Chris Brown still remains very popular and continues to sell out his concerts.

▲The R&B singer is currently in the midst of an enormous media storm because of the documentary series 'Surviving R. Kelly,' released in early January. The docuseries shows alleged victims of R. Kelly who testify about their reportedly abusive relationships with him. These accusations come 17 years after his indictment for child pornography (he was acquitted).

▲Not to mention his marriage to singer Aaliyah, when she was only 15 and he was 27. For the longest time, all those sex scandals never really tarnished his reputation. On the contrary: his biggest hits came out while he was under investigation.

▲In an interview, the '7th Heaven' actor confessed to ambiguous behaviors with a minor, who was 13-years-old at the time.

▲But that confession didn't stop some television networks, such as ABC, from giving himself the opportunity (and TV time) to explain himself to the public.

▲Johnny Depp has been accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard. He was found guilty, and a restraining order was issued against him. When their divorce was finalized, Depp had to pay US$7 million to his former spouse.

▲The filmmaker was charged and found guilty of corruption of a minor in 1977, after the parents of Samantha Geimer, 13-years-old at the time, pressed charges against him. After discovering he could serve 50 years in jail, he decided to flee the United States.

▲Since then, other accusations have surfaced. Nonetheless, he continues to work, and even won the Oscar for Best Director in 2003.

▲In 1993, the same year his debut studio album was released, Snoop Dogg was accused of the murder of Phillip Woldermarian, a rival gang member. He claimed that Woldermarian was chasing him, and the judge concluded it was self-defense and Snoop Dogg was acquitted. It was actually the rapper's bodyguard who claims to have pulled the trigger. In any case, Snoop Dogg went on to a successful music career, and now enjoys appearances in movies and TV.

▲The actor is notorious for his anger issues, especially toward his partners. In 1996, he was arrested and put on probation for domestic violence charges involving his ex-wife, Donna Peele. In 2009, he reoffended when he allegedly almost choked to death another ex-wife of his, Brooke Mueller.

▲In 2010, actor Michael Fassbender's ex-girlfriend accused him of domestic violence. She said that he broke her nose and dragged her outside of a car. She then withdrew her complaint, and they resumed their romance.

▲The 'Blade' actor allegedly severely beat his then-girlfriend, Halle Berry, who is said to have lost 80% of her hearing. The incident reportedly happened between 1991 and 1992, when the two were dating.

▲The story is relatively unknown to the public, and Snipes has continued to be a recognizable name in Hollywood.

▲In 1992, the ex-boxer was charged and convicted of raping beauty pageant contestant Desiree Washington. He was later arrested for drug possession and other violations. Mike Tyson has since improved his reputation and is now very popular in the media, having appeared in movies like 'The Hangover' and shows like 'Entourage.'

▲Sean Penn is another celebrity known for his anger issues. In 1989, he was arrested for domestic violence against his then-wife, Madonna. But since then, he's been nominated for five Oscars, having won two. However, in 2015, Madonna claimed that Penn never hit her.

▲In 2015, Caitlyn Jenner was involved in a fatal car accident, which left one victim dead. The investigation has revealed that Jenner was driving recklessly and caused a chain reaction. The case was classified as manslaughter, and the stepchildren of the victim are reportedly suing for US$18.5 million.

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Frank Lucas is one of the most famous American gangsters ever. The former drug trafficker was arrested in 1975, having since served several prison sentences before being freed in 1991.

▲In 2007, his extraordinary life came to the big screen in the movie 'American Gangster,' directed by Ridley Scott. Lucas was played by Denzel Washington, and the ex-gangster actually participated in the project.

▲Jordan Belfort is a famed former stockbroker who became rich via money laundering. His life was adapted into the movie 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' where he was played by the talented Leonardo DiCaprio.

▲After serving 22 months in prison, Jordan Belfort became, and still is, a successful motivational speaker and author. He now lives in Los Angeles.

▲Homicides, domestic violence, extortion—these celebrities allegedly committed awful crimes! Discover the darkest side of these public figures, who have gone back to life and business as usual. Click on to know more!

▲Chris Brown is back in the news after being taken into custody over rape charges in Paris. And that's not even the sole accusation of sexual misconduct leveled against him. But history suggests we'll continue to see more of him.

These criminal celebs went back to normal lives

Public figures who have done the worst

28/01/19 por StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Criminality

Homicides, domestic violence, extortion—these celebrities allegedly committed awful crimes! Discover the darkest side of these public figures, who have gone back to life and business as usual. Click on to know more!