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A university in Florida sent a message out to its students after word got out that one of the accused Cornell frat bros is apparently enrolled there.

TMZ confirmed Nova Southeastern University President Harry K. Moon sent a message to students, faculty and staff, saying ... "We are all concerned about reports of serious allegations of sexual abuse that occurred approximately two years ago at another university and may involve a student who later transferred to NSU."

The university insists they're taking the allegations seriously and are prioritizing campus safety, explaining ... "At the time of admission, the university was not aware of allegations subsequently reported in media."

Former 'Survivor' contestant Jaime Dugan has vanished with her 16-year-old son ... and authorities are now reportedly trying to track them down.

Dugan -- who competed on "Survivor: China" -- allegedly failed to return her son, Harper Huffman, to his father after a weekend visit on Aug. 30 ... and the pair haven't been seen since, according the Daily Mail.

A South Carolina judge later found Dugan in contempt, ordered her immediate arrest and declared Harper "missing and endangered."

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert -- whose political legacy was later shattered by revelations he sexually abused students while working as a high school wrestling coach -- has died.

The Kendall County Coroner's Office says Hastert died over the weekend at his Chicago-area home from natural causes. He was 84.

Hastert represented Illinois in Congress for two decades and became Speaker of the House in 1999 ... ultimately serving four terms in the post and becoming the longest-serving Republican speaker at the time.

Two people were killed and 35 injured during a mass shooting in Georgia on Sunday -- and police have launched a manhunt for the gunman or gunmen, according to authorities.

The bullets started flying during a block party in the early morning hours Sunday in Vienna, GA, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced in a press release.

GBI officials said deputies from Dooly County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling the neighborhood when the shots rang out and they dashed to the scene, where they discovered the carnage.

Chris Brown’s ex and baby mama, Diamond Brown, claims the singer is making threats toward her new boyfriends ... this according to docs filed in their bitter child support war.

In court docs obtained by TMZ, Diamond claims the singer has engaged in "disturbing behavior."

Diamond said her relationship with Chris ended two years ago. She said despite Chris having a new partner, who he had a baby with, he gets "extremely angry with me when I have dated other men since our break up."

One of the men accused in the Cornell gang rape lawsuit wants New York Attorney General Letitia James off the case ... arguing she's already picked a side.

Attorney Andrew Miltenberg, who represents one of the 7 fraternity brothers accused in the civil suit, is calling on James to recuse herself from the reopened criminal investigation after she posted a message supporting the accuser.

James wrote that what Jane Doe had "been forced to endure" was "horrific and unacceptable," adding ... "we stand with you."

Reggie McFadden, best known as a comic on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam" and Fox's "In Living Color," has died, according to his family.

Reggie's sister, author Bernice McFadden, tells TMZ ... the U.S. State Department contacted their family Sunday and informed them that Reggie had died in Tanzania, where he had been living for approximately the last 18 years.

Bernice says the State Department did not indicate when or how Reggie had died. She also said Reggie had been estranged from his family for a while over "family s--t."

Some of the frat boys accused in a lawsuit of gang raping a Cornell University student went into "damage control" to try to save their reputations and futures at the Ivy League college, according to ABC News. 

ABC reporters recently reviewed text messages, phone records, and other documents connected to the alleged October 2024 sexual assault of the now-former Cornell student by 7 young men at Chi Phi fraternity house. 

Last month, the ex-student filed her lawsuit against the 7 frat brothers, claiming they drugged her with ketamine and then gang raped her during a night of drug and alcohol debauchery. 

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Chris Brown's baby mama, Diamond Brown, says she's only bringing in a modest monthly income as she fights the singer for child support ... TMZ has learned.

Diamond filed a declaration detailing her income and expenses ... calling herself a "social media influencer" and esthetician who takes home around $1,500 per month.

The 28-year-old says she believes Chris earns around $5.5 million to $7.3 million per month.

FBI director Kash Patel has a new case to investigate — but this one is personal.

Kash is getting married to his girlfriend -- now fiancé -- country music singer Alexis Wilkins, and the top G-Man will now be tasked with finding the perfect wedding venue to tie the knot.

Of course, Kash wouldn't want to disappoint his boss, President Donald Trump, so you know whatever venue Kash and Alexis choose will be pretty darn sweet.

The 76ers had a big offseason -- they brought in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown -- and the Miami Heat added Giannis Antetokounmpo ... to which John Starks says, cool, but the Knicks are still top dog in the Eastern Conference!

TMZ Sports ran into the legendary Knicks shooting guard Friday morning in NYC, and asked him if he believed the champs were getting the proper level of respect after winning the chip.

"They're getting their respect, but I know coming back into the season you have to be hungry. If they still have that underdog mentality coming into the season, it's gonna be good for them," Starks told us.

American actor Jason Beghe was in his early 30s when he played the state trooper -- who pulls over besties Thelma & Louise on their journey to Mexico, only to be threatened and locked in the trunk of his own squad car -- in the 1991 adventure/crime film "Thelma & Louise."

Jason joined Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon and Brad Pitt.

Jason's also known for his roles in "G.I. Jane," and "Chicago P.D."

A California woman was captured on camera angrily trying to stop a photographer from capturing a beautifully planned engagement ... before yelling "Go back to Mexico!"

Trinity Films' videographer Trinity Lugo tells TMZ ... she was the woman taking the now-viral video that's racked up 650,000 likes on Instagram and counting.

In the video of the altercation taken on Oct. 2 ... the unidentified woman told the film and photo team ... "The park is for people who live here and enjoy the park and have picnics."

Milania Giudice is wishing her "best big sister" Gabriella Giudice a happy birthday ... just months after the birthday girl called the cops on her before her assault arrest.

In a sweet birthday post for Gabriella's big day ... Milania admitted that she has put Gabriella "through a lot over the years."

Milania added ... "I know I haven't always made being my sister easy, but you've always been there for me, accepted me, and loved me through everything."

Less than 24 hours before a woman was allegedly drugged with ketamine and gang raped at Cornell's Chi Phi frat house -- someone overdosed on the drug inside the same fraternity.

On Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 ... Chi Phi threw a party before a call was placed in the early hours of the 19th to Cornell University Police Department who found drugs and made a drug-related arrest ... The Cornell Daily Sun reported.

That person was then referred to Cornell’s Office of Student Conduct ... according to the Daily Sun.