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8:54 AM -- We obtained the dispatch call tied to the swatting incident, and you hear the dispatcher say cops determined there was "nothing going on."

The woman at the center of the "Cornell 7" gang rape case was the victim of a "swatting" incident this week, prompting heavily armed police to respond to her home and causing concern for her and her family ... according to her lawyer.

Her attorney, Thomas Giuffra, told CNN's Kaitlan Collins Wednesday night that his client -- known as Jane Doe -- was still reeling from Tuesday night's swatting incident that brought law enforcement officers to her doorstep with their guns drawn.

Giuffra said Doe's family filed a police report detailing what happened ... according to the report, a person called 911 claiming a man had shot his mother to death before turning the gun on his sister ... they gave cops her address, but the info was totally bogus.

Christa Pike's aunt says her niece is still alive because it's what God wants ... she believes the Almighty is in control now -- not officials in Tennessee.

Carrie Ross -- Christa's aunt who helped raise her -- told the Daily Mail she believes Christa surviving execution by lethal injection last week proves God wants her to live.

Christa's aunt says, "When God puts his hand on someone, God is in control. Not the Department of Correction, not us, but God."

The Rays broke the Yankees' hearts and star third baseman Junior Caminero swept the pieces off the hallowed grounds in the Bronx.

After Trent Grisham struck out (what's new), sealing the 4-3 win for Tampa Bay and completing the three-game sweep, Caminero pretended to hold a broom ... and he swept, and swept, and swept as fans watched.

He wasn't done.

In multiple on-field interviews, he took shots at the Bronx Bombers, including saying in Spanish, “Let the Yankees fans talk now. Let them watch the whole thing. Talk Now. What ya gonna say?" before switching to English for a classic Big Papi-like "Daaaaa Yankees lose!”

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10/9 11:11 AM PT -- A rep for Max tells TMZ ... "Max made a left turn without realizing that turns were prohibited at that location. The incident was a mistake, and he received a citation."

Demi Lovato's ex Max Ehrich is getting super familiar with Florida law enforcement... because just weeks after being arrested for nitrous oxide possession, he was cited for driving the wrong way down a divided highway.

The singer and actor was cited just after 9 AM on September 30 after cops claimed he was driving his 2020 white BMW the wrong way down a divided highway in Port St. Lucie.

This traffic violation came about a month after cops arrested Max for possession of nitrous oxide on August 25 in Florida.

President Trump's Texas rally for Senate nominee Ken Paxton was marred by angry protesters who kept interrupting his speech ... and police got involved.

Trump flew to San Antonio to stump for Paxton, who is locked in a tight race with Democratic rival James Talarico, and the commander-in-chief took to the stage in front of an out-of-control crowd.

Video shows protesters shouting and getting into scuffles as cops escort them out of Freeman Coliseum. One demonstrator was seen flipping the bird.

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.