Justice Sotomayor Does La Bamba

Posted Sep 16th 2009 12:45PM by TMZ Staff

Newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor got into the groove last night... on the dance floor with "La Bamba" star Esai Morales at some fancy event in D.C.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor dancing the mambo with Esai Morales from Washington Life Magazine on Vimeo.

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Esai Morales Comes Clean to His Fans

Posted Jul 23rd 2007 5:51PM by TMZ Staff

Former "NYPD Blue" star Esai Morales has written an open letter to his fans on his MySpace page in response to a lawsuit filed by his former live-in girlfriend, who claims he sexually assaulted her and gave her herpes:


To My Fans,

As you may have already heard, I have been put in a very frustrating situation by some hurtful accusations that were leveled against me in a recent lawsuit. But, because of the nature of the litigious society we live in, my very competent legal counsel is advising me not to comment at this time.

Yet, I need to assure you personally that the charges that have been leveled against me are absolutely false and without merit and I am prepared to vigorously defend myself and my reputation.

You know me. You've known me for nearly three decades. And you know in your hearts that these claims are baseless. This is not the way I live my life and I am incapable of committing these kinds of acts.

I am proud of my humanity, my activism and my respect for fellow human beings. I will continue to be optimistic and I will not let a personal attack deter me from the bigger picture.

I am grateful and humbled by your prayers, well wishes and expressions of trust and support at this time and look forward to the day when the truth will prevail.
Peace,

Esai Morales

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Esai's Ex: You Gave Me Herpes!

Posted Jul 20th 2007 2:24PM by TMZ Staff

Former "NYPD Blue" star Esai Morales is being sued by his former live-in girlfriend -- who claims he sexually assaulted her -- giving her herpes. Ouch!

In a lawsuit filed yesterday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Elizabeth Mazzocchi alleges intentional and negligent transmission of a sexually transmitted disease, plus assault, battery and breach of oral contract (no, not that kind of oral). The papers go on to allege that Morales knew he had herpes and never told Mazzocchi -- leaving her with "an incurable disease that will have associated medical expenses, pain and discomfort for the rest of her life." Quick, get Valtrex on the phone!

Calls to Morales' rep were not immediately returned.

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