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Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was raped in a parking lot while trying to repair a damaged campaign sign ... and she's now revealing disturbing details about the alleged attack.

The Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District told the Phoenix New Times she was assaulted around 2 AM August 14 in Sun City, a retirement community northwest of Phoenix.

Bernadette claims she was hit in the head and briefly lost consciousness. When she woke up, she says a man was on top of her and allegedly sexually assaulting her.

Nolan Wells' family may get their wish for the feds to step in and investigate their son's untimely death ... thanks to President Trump.

The commander-in-chief indicated that he might have the FBI probe Wells' death while taking questions from the press outside the White House on Wednesday.

A reporter asked Trump if he plans to push the FBI to launch an independent investigation into Wells' death, and Trump responded, "We're looking at that. Yes, we are."  

Milania Giudice is completely changing her tune after her heated airport incident with Teresa.

Milania took to Instagram to issue an apology to her mom, re-sharing a post that says ... "the older I get the more I appreciate how I was raised and who I was raised by."

She captioned her story by directing the sentiment specifically at Teresa, writing ... "you are the best sorry mother 🤍."

A 5-year-old boy lost his life Wednesday after a large video display board reportedly came crashing down on him at a Florida school.

Cops say the tragic incident occurred around noon at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay, FL, which is nearly 175 miles north of Miami.

Palm Bay PD Deputy Chief Nick Szczepanski told reporters that school staff quickly called 911 and administered first aid to the severely injured boy as police and paramedics raced to the scene.

The boy, identified by his family as Bellamy Dawkins-Morris, was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Bella Thorne is 29 and lookin' fine ... as always! The sexy star is kicking off the last year of her 20s today ... which can only mean one thing.

That's right! It's time to celebrate with some hot shots of the birthday girl! And we promise ... these don't disappoint.

Check out this pic of Bella in her undies as she's bustin' out of her bra! Nothin' like a little underboob with your morning coffee!

Texas has carried out an execution days after Tennessee inmate Christa Pike survived two doses of lethal injection ... with the condemned killer's final words directed at his victim's family.

Jamaal Howard was pronounced dead Wednesday night at a Texas prison after receiving a dose of pentobarbital ... the same drug used during Pike's botched execution last week.

Howard was convicted of fatally shooting convenience store clerk Vickie Swartout during a 2000 robbery in Texas. Surveillance video showed Howard shooting Swartout in the chest before stealing $114 and a carton of cigarettes.

Before the execution, Howard apologized to Swartout's family, who watched from a viewing room near the death chamber.

Hollywood's had a historic streak of hotness in October so far, and this week's Cheek of the Week is no exception. Can you guess who she is?

The "Bad and Boujee" model celebrated her 29th birthday last week, of course we treated you to some of her hottest shots 😘. You can also catch her in the "WAP" music video with Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.

Butt wait, there's more! She's a talented rapper with, "Big Mouth" being one of her hottest breakout songs.

Sebastian Maniscalco is addressing the backlash over SiriusXM's decision to replace its Raw Comedy channel ... making it clear he wasn't involved in axing comedians on the platform.

The comedian took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday to say he hears and supports his fellow comics, adding he understands how difficult the grind can be because he's been there himself.

Sebastian said the decision to remove Raw Comedy was made by SiriusXM before he joined the lineup ... but he's now working with the company to showcase a wide range of stand-up voices, from newcomers and emerging talent to established comedians.

Halle Berry has completed a mandatory parenting program as she battles ex-husband Olivier Martinez over custody of their son ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Berry signed a certificate Tuesday verifying she completed the Los Angeles Superior Court's "Our Children First" online mediation orientation and parent education program.

Per the court's website, parents are required to complete the court's online child custody mediation orientation and parent education program, officially known as "Our Children First," before moving forward with custody or visitation disputes.

Andrew and Tristan Tate are asking a federal judge to set bail so they can be released from prison pending trial.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the brothers filed a petition Wednesday seeking immediate release on bond. The court has refused to set bond pending the courts decision on whether to extradite them to the United Kingdom to face trial.

The Tates argue prosecutors have failed to show they are flight risks or a danger to the community. They claim they have no criminal history in the United States and complied with release conditions during their legal battles in Romania.

An attorney for one of the men accused in the Cornell 7 rape case is asking a judge to officially block New York Attorney General Letitia James from running the criminal investigation ... claiming her public comments create an appearance of bias.

Gillio Lopes' attorneys filed a petition Wednesday, asking the court to void Governor Kathy Hochul's appointment of James as special prosecutor or limit her personal involvement in the case.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, James posted on the New York Attorney General's official social media September 28 ... just a few days before her appointment saying the alleged victim's experience was "horrific and unacceptable" and that she stood with her and "all survivors."

The former Cornell student who says seven Chi Phi fraternity brothers drugged and raped her claims folks are pressuring her to drop her civil lawsuit ... and they're threatening violence and even death.

According to the New York Post, Jane Doe has been hit with a barrage of threatening calls and texts since filing suit last month ... including gun violence threats against her family.

One alleged message reads, "Can't guarantee you'll be safe."

Another warns her to "withdraw the case" if she cares about her family ... and threatens, "Would you like to see [redacted]'s brains in front of [redacted]?"

Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly begged a Trump donor to wire $100K straight to her American Express account ... messaging him "Honey please" as part of her plea.

According to Signal messages reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump Jr.'s ex-fiancée was messaging former Kentucky congressional candidate Eric Deters in July 2025 when she made an urgent request for a payment that wouldn't leave a paper trail.

Guilfoyle was allegedly trying to get Deters to pay down her credit card balance before her congressional hearing to become the U.S. ambassador to Greece.

A 6-year-old who shot his first-grade teacher in Virginia had plenty to say when cops rushed into the classroom ... cursing out officers, daring them to fight him, and admitting he stole the gun from his mom.

Newly unsealed bodycam footage shows the chaotic aftermath of the 2023 shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, where teacher Abby Zwerner had just been shot.

In the video, a reading specialist is holding the boy as police enter the room and secure the gun ... and the kid immediately starts going off.

Los Angeles County health officials are preparing to investigate the infamous "trash house" ... they'll be snooping around, evaluating the property for accumulated trash, sanitation problems, and evidence of vermin activity or infestation ... and they'd better bring some extra gloves.

The L.A. County Department of Public Health tells TMZ ... its Environmental Health division will conduct a "site investigation" after being alerted to the property's current conditions.

As we reported ... TMZ obtained new photos Wednesday showing the yard once again buried in trash and debris. Witnesses told us bugs were flying throughout the area.

PAC wasn't breathing when he was found unconscious in his car in a parking lot ... according to 911 audio obtained by TMZ.

In the call, you hear a woman say PAC was lying very still in his running vehicle ... she says she tried waking him up, but he wouldn't stir.

At first, the woman incorrectly identifies PAC as a woman ... and says he's passed out in a gray Volkswagen next to her own vehicle.