Christa Pike is making significant strides in her recovery after surviving a botched execution in Tennessee ... but doctors are still trying to determine the extent of any lasting psychological and cognitive damage ... TMZ has learned.
An attorney for Christa tells TMZ ... she's continuing to improve physically and is now able to walk more on her own. The attorney says Christa's speech has also improved, and she's now able to communicate more clearly and form full sentences.
However, her attorney says her cognitive and psychological functioning are still being monitored and it could take another month or longer before there's a clearer picture of any potential long-term effects from the ordeal.
Twitch streamer Manuel Otto's channel and livestream were pulled by the streaming platform after the gaming creator's apparent suicide, TMZ has learned.
A spokesperson for Twitch saidthe company "moved quickly" to remove both Otto's channel and the video to "prevent it from being viewed by others."
The spokesperson added, "What took place is horrible, and the mental health and wellbeing of our community matters deeply to us."
New Mexico's Attorney General says Donald Trump's administration has been blocking his investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, TMZ has learned.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez sat down with Jakson for "TMZ In The Know" ... where he tells us Trump and U.S. AG Todd Blanchehave been hindering their efforts to dig into the accused pedophile's crimes.
Torrez tells us they submitted a Touhy request earlier this year for unredacted and unrestricted access to complete Epstein files ... and they were "stonewalled."
Sarah Palin's asking her followers to send prayers Ron Duguay's way amid his cancer battle.
The former Vice Presidential candidate took to her Instagram story Sunday to share photos of her boyfriend in his hospital bed, leaning on her faith during this tough time.
One photo shows Sarah holding the former NHL star's hand, which she captioned ... "Prayers for Ron Duguay so appreciated."
Ex-NFL starCordarrelle Patterson was treated like any other arrestee, apparently ... because cops had no issue slapping handcuffs on him, as photos obtained by TMZ show.
We've obtained photos from Patterson's arrest on Saturday ... and they show the former Pro Bowl running back and return specialist standing in a gray T-shirt and shorts with his hands restrained behind his back.
As we reported ... Patterson was arrested after cops responded to a call about a domestic disturbance.
The JPMorgan exec being sued for alleged sexual harassment by an ex-JPMorgan banker says she's tired of dealing with “vile” jokes about her as she battles her accuser in court ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the exec, Lorna Hajdini, claims she cannot even walk down the street “like a normal human being” due to the false claims brought by the banker.
She says she has been waiting for over a year to “clear her name” over the claims made by John Doe.
Teresa Giudice says she could use some prayers from fans for her daughter, Milania ... and she even came on the TMZ tour bus to ask for them!
That's right ... we were cruising around L.A. when we ran into "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star -- who took a few minutes out of her busy schedule to hop on the bus and answer some questions.
We got updates on all of Teresa's family -- including her husband, Joe, whom she just went to the White House to advocate for -- and we asked how Milania is doing after a tense incident between her and sister Gia at Tampa International Airport. Milania revealed she's bipolar after the shocking argument.
Mod Sun is remembering his ex-girlfriend Sahara Ray with an emotional tribute following her shocking death ... opening up about their romance and the lasting impact she had on his life.
The musician broke his silence Wednesday in a heartfelt Instagram post, calling Sahara "pure magic" and reflecting on the special bond they shared.
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"This is who Sahara was in this world. Pure magic. She could turn any moment into art," Mod wrote, adding that whenever she walked into a room, it suddenly became vibrant.
Whitney Rose may be showing off her ta-tas in Sin City ... if the price is right, TMZ has learned.
A spokesperson for Larry Flynt's Hustler Club in Las Vegas tells TMZ ... the 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star has been offered $40K for a 10-minute topless burlesque show.
We are told the club initially approached Whitney's team about a hosting appearance, and after some back and forth, made the offer for her to take the stage and perform instead.
Whitney would be collaborating with Hustler's Electric Fantasy team for the performance to make those 10 minutes memorable.
Olivier Martinez is pleased with the court proceedings, at least so far, in his domestic violence dispute with Halle Berry, so his lawyer says there's no reason he'd angrily race out of court.
Olivier's attorney Patrick Baghdaserians tells TMZ ... the report he and his client stormed out of the courtroom during Tuesday's testimony is false, and they'd simply requested a bathroom break. He says the judge granted them 3 minutes to step out, and they wasted no time.
Baghdaserians also shot down claims they might have been unhappy with the testimony that day, telling us Olivier is happy with how the case is currently unfolding.
Louis says that even though he and the "Love Island" alum don't talk, he will always have love for her ... the same way he says he would about anyone who comes into his life.
Reality TV star Kash was receiving death threats before she was fatally shot ... according to her mom, who believes jealousy over her daughter's looks and life in the spotlight may have fueled the deadly confrontation.
Kash's mom, Cynthia, tells TMZ ... her daughter had been receiving death threats before her October 11 death in Oakland, California, and she believes people resented Kash because of how pretty she was and the attention she received in the public eye.
Cynthia believes that jealousy ultimately led to Kash being confronted and jumped by another woman on the night she was killed ... although she is not directly linking the earlier alleged threats to the tragic incident.
NBA star Tyler Herro is slamming his baby mama, Katya Henry, over claims he has been sending her “aggressive” texts amid their nasty court battle ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Tyler alleges Katya is trying to make “artificial drama” in the media in an attempt to leverage more financial support from him.
Tyler claims Katya made “unnecessary and irrelevant allegations” in an attempt to “villainize a working [dad] that wishes to see his children.”
A patient was transported to the hospital from Christina Applegate's Los Angeles home just days before the actress revealed she'd been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis ... TMZ has learned.
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Fire Department tells TMZ ... paramedics were dispatched to Christina's Hollywood Hills home on October 17 for a patient reportedly experiencing abdominal pain.
We're told the patient was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. It's unclear who the patient was or whether the medical emergency had any connection to Christina.
Harry Styles got into it with a man in NYC who wanted an autograph ... and from the looks of it, he was heated.
TMZ obtained video of Harry from Wednesday, having an animated interaction with a man who was holding his "Fine Line" album ... although it's unclear what exactly set the guys off.
At one point, you can see a third man step in between Harry and the autograph seeker, trying to diffuse the tension.
