Ben Crump is now representing William McNeil Jr. -- the Florida man seen in a viral video getting his car window smashed in and his head punched repeatedly by Jacksonville deputies during a traffic stop -- and he tells us the newly released body cam footage strengthens McNeil’s case.
The civil rights attorney tells us the incident is a clear case of "driving while Black," arguing officers had pre-judged McNeil before pulling him over. He even likens it to a modern-day Rosa Parks moment -- saying McNeil was violently arrested for simply questioning the stop.
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The footage has sparked nationwide outrage and reignited a debate over racial profiling and police use of force.
Cardi B has been accused of assault and battery by an anonymous woman who she allegedly threw a microphone at during a day party in Las Vegas a couple years ago.
This Jane Doe is suing the rapper for a 2023 incident where Cardi was performing at Drai's Beachclub when she asked people in the crowd to throw water at her to beat the triple-digit heat.
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However, this individual says when she threw water at Cardi -- as several people in the audience did -- the rapper responded by pelting her with the mic instead.
Attorney Cierra N. Norris, who is representing Jane Doe, is holding a press conference on Thursday in Vegas.
Nikki Bellais putting herself back out there after her split from Artem Chigvintsev ... revealing she's on a popular celebrity dating app -- but not necessarily looking to get cuffed just yet.
Bella opened up on the "What Do You Wanna Talk About With Cody Rhodes" podcast ... saying lucky individuals shouldn't be surprised if they come across her profile on Raya, a platform for celebrities and high-profile individuals in the entertainment industry.
She told Rhodes she never had any intention of getting on one of those apps ... but said being back on the road reminded her how it can get lonely -- especially in hotel rooms.
The Costa Rican beach where Malcolm-Jamal Warner tragically drowned was clearly marked with bold warning signs about rip currents and high drowning risks ... TMZ has learned.
We've obtained photos showing multiple signs posted at the beach's main entry point -- including warnings of a "high risk for drowning" and notices that "rip currents here all year."
Memphis Grizzlies star Zach Edey -- the 7-foot-4 phenom -- cut a deal with prosecutors on Wednesday to close out his reckless driving case, TMZ Sports has learned.
Court records we obtained show the 23-year-old admitted to a speeding infraction and agreed to pay $639.50 ... and in exchange, officials dropped the misdemeanor reckless driving charge he had been facing.
The case stemmed from a May 1 encounter the basketball player had with Indiana State Police in West Lafayette.
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The next big thing in skincare? Salmon sperm. No, we're not joking ... and celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Kesha and Kim Kardashian all swear by the stuff.
If you've been keeping up with the Kardashians lately, you know Kim has raved about the viral skincare craze ... and you don't need to be an A-list star to try it out too. But instead of getting injected with salmon DNA extract, AKA polynucleotides, you can now get the same effect in these innovative skincare products for home use.
And as weird as it sounds, it can revamp your skin's natural collagen production, leaving you with glowing, more youthful skin. And to top it all off ... it's all available on Amazon now.
Can you guess which Hollywood HOTTIE put her toned bod on full display in this sweaty shot?! Here are a few little nudges to get you started ...
If you're one of her 4 million Instagram followers, you'd know she loves deejaying, modeling bikinis and traveling around the world. She also appeared in a couple of "Ted" episodes.
Hit up the gallery and see who's breakin' a sweat!
1:22 PM PT -- Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney David Oscar Markus tells TMZ ... "We understand Speaker Johnson’s general concern—Congress should always vet the credibility of its witnesses. But in this case, those concerns are unfounded. If Ms. Maxwell agrees to testify before Congress and not take the 5th—and that remains a big if—she would testify truthfully, as she always has said she would and as she will with Mr. Blanche. The truth should not be feared or preemptively dismissed. No previous prosecutor from the Southern District of New York or elsewhere has had the courage to meet with Ms. Maxwell and ask her these important questions.
So we are grateful to Mr. Blanche and his DOJ that they are approaching this with an open mind. That's how our system is supposed to work. As for the Congressional subpoena, Ms. Maxwell is taking this one step at a time. She looks forward to her meeting with the Department of Justice, and that discussion will help inform how she proceeds."
Ghislaine Maxwell has been subpoenaed by the United States Congress amid questions about the so-called Epstein Files.
Republican Congressman James Comer -- the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chair -- announced the news Wednesday ... sharing a statement which reads, in part, "The facts and circumstances surrounding both your and Mr. Epstein’s cases have received immense public interest and scrutiny."
Congress wants to set the deposition for August 11 at Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee, where Maxwell is incarcerated.
Ozzy Osbourne's monthly Spotify listeners count has exploded following the singer's death.
On Tuesday, the "Crazy Train" hitmaker boasted just under 12.4 million listeners, and that number has ballooned to more than 14 million.
Same magic for Black Sabbath -- the band Ozzy founded had 19.8 million listeners as the news of his death rocked the world ... and that has risen to 20.9 million.
Rex Heuermann is accused of hunting sex workers in a quiet Long Island beach town ... but could sloppy police work have allowed him to keep killing?
Our deep dive from 2023 is now officially on YouTube ... and it peels back the layers of the investigation, exposing critical mistakes and overlooked clues that may have cost more lives.
From the shocking discovery of multiple victims to the arrest of a seemingly ordinary man, we unpack how the system failed the victims and their families.
It’s a story of secrets, missed red flags, and a trail of tragedy that rocked a community to its core.
Watch "TMZ Investigates: Gilgo Beach Serial Murders" now on YouTube.
Tekashi 6ix9ine changed his OG not-guilty plea to guilty after being busted with drugs back in March -- and will learn his fate in September, come sentencing!!!
On Wednesday, the "Trollz" rapper was in federal court, where he admitted to possessing cocaine and MDMA feds discovered during a raid on his home in Miami back in March ... a complete and total violation of his existing probation terms, stemming from his infamous 2018 Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods trial.
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We reported at the time that 6ix9ine was clinging heavily to his innocence, but he struck a deal with prosecutors to have 2 other charges dropped in exchange for owning up to the drugs.
Judge Paul A. Engelmayer oversaw Tekashi's RICO trial and warned him not to attract any more violations before the September sentencing -- or “consequences will be severe” ... which could still be the case, regardless.
The March raid marked the 2nd time Tekashi wrecked his current probation -- which is now in jeopardy of being revoked!!!
Nancy Mace suspects way more people are tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking ring than we know about ... and she's calling for a full release of all related documents.
We got the South Carolina congresswoman out on Capitol Hill Wednesday, and she believes there's a cover-up in the case. As she puts it, "How do you have a thousand kids trafficked, only one accomplice in jail?"
Mace points to drivers, pilots -- even people who just opened doors -- as those helping Epstein carry out his crimes ... and says they need to be held accountable.
Mod Sun’s nursing a fresh heartbreak -- he’s split from girlfriend Brittany Wisniewski after just 5 months.
"Love Is Blind" alum Brittany finally set the record straight -- she and Mod called it quits back in April, adding it was the distance that did them in, but since they hung out a few times post-breakup, she kept quiet ... until now.
Brittany told PEOPLE she’s grateful for the time with Mod, but she’s in a new chapter and ready for whatever’s next -- yes, including getting back in the dating game.
Donald Trump would've used his lasso of truth to make Bryan Kohberger spill on the motive for his heinous crimes ... so says the White House Press Secretary.
Karoline Leavitt spoke from the White House Briefing Room Wednesday ... and, she kicked it off by addressing the families of Kohberger's victims -- telling them the administration is so sorry for the grief and pain caused by the murderous Kohberger.
Leavitt then added, "If it were up to the President, he would have forced this monster to publicly explain why he chose to steal these innocent souls."
Judge Judy isn’t holding back on her signature zingers -- she went all in, dropping some serious truth bombs when asked about Stephen Colbert’s late show cancellation.
We ran into the former TV judge in New York Tuesday, and she made it crystal clear -- she thinks Trump has nothing to do with the show’s end next May. Instead, it’s all about the show losing money.
Catch the clip... because JJ drops the truth bomb -- CBS is all about making money, so they’ve gotta do what they’ve gotta do -- or else, they’d be looking at a lawsuit!