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We will have to wait until next week for a judge in the United Kingdom to decide if the big-time celebrity fighting to keep his identity under wraps amid disturbing sexual misconduct allegations can be named publicly.

According to The Journal, Justice Matthew Nicklin told London's High Court on Wednesday that he'll do "everything [he] can" to make a decision next week.

Nicklin said ... "The court will have to reserve judgment in this case. I appreciate the urgency."

Jason Galanis pled guilty and was sentenced to serve prison time in connection with a scheme to rip off a Native American tribal entity in which he pocketed more than $8 million for personal use ... according to the Department of Justice.

According to officials, Savannah Chrisley's new fiancé purchased tribal bonds from the Wakpamni Lake Community Corporation -- a short-term lender and economic development arm of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota.

The DOJ says a manager was supposed to put the Tribal Bond proceeds in investments that would pay off annual annuity payments for interest and provide funds to the WLCC for "tribal economic development purposes."

Paris Jackson is asking the court to drastically cut the compensation paid to the executor of her late father Michael Jackson's estate ... she says he's shown "persistent incompetence" when it comes to filing financial statements on time ... TMZ has learned.

In court docs obtained by TMZ ... Paris asked the Los Angeles County Superior Court judge to slash executor John Branca's compensation from 15% to 10% of the estate's gross entertainment-related income from 2023, 2024, and every year after until a 2026 accounting is filed.

Paris claims that Branca filed late or incomplete financial statements ... and says that while Branca sought the approval of $109,219,648.27 in compensation to co-executors and a law firm, he still failed to complete basic accounting disclosures.

Clavicular is back together with his former flame ... TMZ has learned the influencer and Lily Snyder are dating again -- and she's ready to ride out the tough times with Clav.

A source close to the couple tells TMZ ... Clav and Lily got back together after she texted him when she saw he was in L.A. last month -- the same trip where he stopped by the TMZ office for an interview.

Our sources say the pair started chatting again ... and their interactions reminded them why they first fell for each other. Clav flew her out to L.A. that very same week.

A UK celebrity accused of sexual misconduct is begging the court not to be identified, warning there's a serious chance of self-harm if his name comes out ... but if accusers can file anonymously, should the accused be allowed to do the same?

That's the question we dive into on "The Low Down" -- the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, where we give you the inside scoop on the biggest stories that are gripping, outrageous, and scandalous.

Harvey asks the hypothetical ... pointing out the serious reputational harm an unsubstantiated allegation against someone can do.

President Donald Trump's team is explaining why he sprung Savannah Chrisley's fiancé, convicted fraudster Jason Galanis, from prison ... and the White House says there's no apparent connection to Trump's decision to pardon her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley.

A White House official tells TMZ ... Jason pleaded guilty to seven counts of securities fraud and had already served 8 years and 8 months behind bars when he applied for a pardon. We're told Jason took full responsibility for his actions and expressed "genuine regret and remorse."

The official also points out that Jason's partners in the fraudulent scheme, which ran from 2014 to 2016, included Hunter Biden and Devon Archer.

Hunter was never charged in the case and was later pardoned by his father, then-President Joe Biden, for his convictions on federal gun charges and guilty pleas to nine tax-related charges.

Professional boxer Edgar Berlanga is in a heap of trouble after cops say he pistol-whipped his baby mama during a heated argument that led to his arrest for aggravated battery ... TMZ has learned.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Berlanga was driving with his baby mama in Polk County, FL on October 18 when the two got into the argument, which authorities say quickly turned violent.

Police say Berlanga started slapping the woman before pulling out a pistol and striking her in the head with it.

"Cheer" star Monica Aldama's son, Austin Aldama, has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography ... TMZ has learned.

In legal docs, obtained by TMZ ... Austin waived his right to trial and entered a guilty plea to one of the 10 counts of possession of child pornography -- a third-degree felony.

While Austin's adjudication is deferred ... he's been ordered to spend 180 days in county jail on weekends -- with one weekend served every month.

Kate Gosselin isn't paying her "bitter haters" any mind amid her son Collin's abuse allegations ... in fact, she says she's happy.

The "Jon & Kate Plus 8" star responded to a supporter on TikTok who told her mothers are blamed for everything and to protect her mental health, with Kate saying ... "Thank you. Yes I totally agree."

She continued ... "I was 'guilty' when I was silent and now that I'm responding, I guess I'm saying too much that is true and that makes sense so now they say I'm 'guilty' for answering."

Savannah Chrisley's new fiancé, Jason Galanis, had some staggering financial obligations when his previous marriage ended ... with divorce documents listing more than $100 million in restitution, forfeitures, taxes and other liabilities ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Jason's 2018 divorce judgment with ex Monet Berger assigned him responsibility for $37 million in restitution, two forfeiture amounts of $37 million and $43 million, and approximately $12 million in taxes.

And that's not all ... the docs also list a personal guarantee of approximately $8 million to $9 million.

Jennifer Lopez is NOT clashing with the director of her new Netflix thriller, contrary to a new report that claims they've been butting heads like Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

Netflix, J-Lo and Robert Zemeckis told TMZ in a joint statement ... "As we have said to Page Six, this reporting is categorically false. Any suggestion that the filmmakers are not working in unison is without merit."

Page Six is reporting that Jen and the "Forrest Gump" filmmaker have different visions for "The Last Mrs. Parrish," a la Blake and Justin on "It Ends With Us."

Dax Shepard is reliving his old dating history ... recalling how he pulled out his best game on a then-married Kate Hudson.

Kristen Bell's husband told Erin and Sara Foster he was at Oliver Hudson's house one time playing poker when Kate rolled up and joined the card game ... and it didn't take long for him to start hitting on her.

Dax said he didn't care that Kate was married to Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson at the time ... he was laying the charm on thick.

Things got seriously scary at a Wendy's in Los Angeles ... when a man pulled a giant knife on another guy during an altercation and threatened to kill him ... and it's all on video.

Ya gotta see the footage ... two men get in each other's faces at the Northridge fast food restaurant when one guy pulls a knife. The guy in the baseball hat dares the knife-wielding man to touch him and asks if he's going to do some stabbing.

The armed man responds ... "I'll f***ing kill you, dog."

Ric Flair has one more surgery -- and possibly a skin graft -- standing between him and a clean bill of health after a nasty fall hospitalized the Nature Boy ... and he looks great!

Naitch posted a pic with medical staff at USF Health in Florida on Wednesday ... and he's clearly well on the road to recovery.

"One more surgery and one more possible skin graft, and then I will be good to go!" Flair tweeted.

TMZ Sports broke the story ... Ric took a tumble outside a Wagamama in Tampa on Friday, cutting his head and eye open, sending him to the hospital in an ambulance, where he spent more than 12 hours.

Savannah Chrisley's fiancé, convicted fraudster Jason Galanis, was previously married ... and apparently his ex-wife was considered a victim of his crimes too -- because we've learned she received money from a fund designed to compensate his victims.

We've reviewed the divorce documents filed by Monet Berger -- Jason's wife for about a decade -- and, in it, her lawyers say she wasn't complicit in Jason's crimes ... and insist she was actually a victim herself.

Her lawyers claim she did not know about Jason's schemes ... and say she'd actually applied for and been paid money from the Victim's Defense Fund that was set up to compensate victims of his crimes.

Candice Swanepoel is making it clear she still has respect for Joan Smalls ... even as rumors swirl that Tom Brady came between the two supermodels.

Candice's rep Amanda Ruisi tells TMZ ... "She and Joan share a longstanding history and a friendship that Candice will always respect."

The rep tells us Candice has always been extremely private about her personal life, with her main focus remaining on raising her two children.

The statement comes amid speculation that the longtime friends had a falling out over Candice's budding romance with Tom. Joan was reportedly seeing Tom before Candice.