Ex-NBA Player Glen Rice Jr. Arrested For Robbery

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More trouble for ex-NBA player Glen Rice Jr. -- the 25-year-old was arrested for robbery Monday morning in Georgia ... less than a year after he was shot in a bizarre gunfight at T.I.'s restaurant.

Here's what we know ... Rice was booked at 6:37 AM this morning for felony robbery, aggravated battery and possession of marijuana. He has since been released from custody.

The details surrounding the incident are unclear -- we're working on it.

By the way, Rice just completed a pre-trial intervention program stemming from the 2015 shooting incident.

As we previously reported, Rice was arrested -- after he was shot in the leg -- when cops say he was carrying 240 grams of weed and a bunch of cash. He was charged with weed and gun possession.

Unclear if this new arrest will affect that case.

Story developing ...

Buffalo Bills Rookie Drunk Driving Arrest Video 'Officer, I Just Got Drafted'

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TMZ Sports has obtained footage from the night Buffalo Bills rookie running back Jonathan Williams was arrested for drunk driving ... and at one point he begs the officer for mercy because he just got drafted.

Williams -- who was selected in the 5th round of the 2016 Draft -- was pulled over on July 14th in Arkansas.

The cop clearly suspects Williams is drunk and gives him various field sobriety tests including "walk the line" -- Williams bombed that.

Despite the fact he copped to drinking a 40 ounce before getting behind the wheel, Williams refused a breathalyzer and was placed under arrest.

Once in the backseat of the cop car, a desperate Williams tries to explain his situation -- saying he was with a woman who was WAY more drunk than he was ... and he tried to do the noble thing by driving so she wouldn't have to.

Williams tells the cop he doesn't want the officer to jeopardize his integrity -- but then drops the whole, "I just got drafted" line ... and says, "I'm really not trying to be in any type of trouble."

Williams was booked for DWI -- he's due back in court in August.

Katt Williams Arrested for Battery on a Woman

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2:40 PM PT -- Katt has been arrested for misdemeanor battery. He's currently in custody with bail set at $20,000.

6:30 PM PT -- He posted bail and has been released.

Katt Williams is currently sitting with cops as they investigate allegations the comedian punched a woman ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us cops responded Sunday morning to the Sportsmen's Lodge restaurant in Studio City after an employee alleged Katt had attacked her.

It's unclear what started the fight ... but we're told cops noticed visible minor injuries on the woman ... and she is requesting Katt be arrested for battery.

We're told Katt is currently being detained while cops investigate the situation.

Ezekiel Elliott Accused of Domestic Violence ... Denies Attacking Ex-GF (Update)

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12:19 PM PT -- Ezekiel's father, Stacy Elliott, has issued a statement proclaiming his son's innocence.

"The reported allegations and Internet postings regarding our son are completely false. Ezekiel has done nothing wrong."

"The police have investigated this matter and eyewitnesses have verified the lack of any wrongdoing. The actual evidence in this matter clearly indicates what the real motivation was behind the police being called."

"We are confident that when the truth comes to light it will reveal the falsity of these claims. Ezekiel has been fully cooperative with the police and will continue to do so -- along with cooperating with the NFL -- moving forward."

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has been named a suspect in a domestic violence police report obtained by TMZ Sports ... but the 21-year-old has DENIED any wrongdoing and was NOT arrested.

Suge Knight Prosecutors Air Dirty Laundry To Protect Witnesses

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10:25 PM PT -- The judge agreed with prosecutors and just ruled Suge's defense team cannot receive additional info about some of the potential witnesses but they did get several names.

Suge Knight is a very dangerous man whose criminal record stretches almost 30 years ... at least that's the point prosecutors are trying to make in order to protect witnesses from his wrath.

Suge's defense team has asked prosecutors in the murder case for their witness list -- but prosecutors say they're hesitant to release that info given Suge's lengthy criminal past.

In legal docs, obtained by TMZ, prosecutors list numerous run-ins Suge has had with the law over the years -- including an attempted murder charge in '87, assault with a firearm in '95 and ordering a bodyguard to punch a woman. Their list went on and on.

And get this ... prosecutors say Suge's so intimidating, when new rappers come to L.A. or Vegas, they're required to pay a monetary "tax" to stay safe.

The judge will decide if prosecutors have to release the witness names. A hearing is scheduled for Friday.

NHL's Evander Kane Arrested In Buffalo ... Over June Bar Incident

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Buffalo Sabres superstar Evander Kane has been arrested in Buffalo -- stemming from an alleged altercation at a Buffalo bar back in June.

24-year-old Kane surrendered to police early Friday morning -- after allegedly getting into it with a bouncer and several women at the Bottoms Up bar after 3 AM on June 24th.

According to reports, Kane allegedly yanked one of the women by the hair and grabbed her throat while pushing her into his car. The bouncer tried to break it up and Kane put his hands on him too. The entire incident was reportedly captured on security video.

He's expected to be charged with one count of misdemeanor criminal trespass and four counts of non-criminal harassment.

Kane adamantly denies the allegations and intends to fight the charges.

Young Buck Busted for Threat To Torch Ex's Apt

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Young Buck threatened to burn down his ex-girlfriend's apartment ... according to cops in Tennessee.

Law enforcement sources tell us YB was picked up after his ex-gf reported the rapper texted her the threat on Wednesday ... then showed up at her apartment, kicked down the door, but left without disturbing anything inside.

Cops arrested him on Thursday. He was in custody for a few hours before being released on a $5k bond.

We're told Young Buck is currently on federal probation, and this arrest could mean he'll be busted for a violation.

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Star Cops Say Not So Innocent in 'Brutality' Video

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"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star Tommie Lee was flat out lying when she claimed she was brutalized for no reason by cops -- at least according to the police report -- but she maintains she's innocent.

Tommie blasted the Georgia State Patrol Tuesday, posting a video of an officer yanking her from the backseat of a Jeep back in January and arresting her. She claimed she was a passenger and was manhandled for no reason.

According to the police report -- obtained by TMZ -- when deputies pulled the Jeep over in the ATL area they noticed lots of movement in the vehicle.

Deputies say the guy in the driver's seat first lied, but then admitted he had switched with Tommie -- who jumped in the back.

That would explain why deputies wanted Tommie out of the backseat. They demanded she step out of the vehicle several times, but she held her ground. Deputies then pulled her out and hooked her up.

Cops say Tommie's eyes were watery, bloodshot and her speech was slurred, so she was booked for drunk driving, disorderly conduct and driving on an expired license.

And, for bad measure, she peed herself in the cruiser on the way to the station.

Tommie tells us the police report is BS, and insists she did nothing wrong. On the peeing ... she blames deputies for not taking her to a bathroom.

Adrien Broner LOCKED UP IN JAIL 30 Days for Arriving Late to Court

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Adrien Broner is back behind bars in Cincinnati -- after the judge threw the book at the boxer for arriving to court more than 3 HOURS late.

Tom Sizemore Arrested for Domestic Violence

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Tom Sizemore has just been arrested for allegedly beating up his girlfriend ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... LAPD received multiple 911 calls Tuesday morning about a woman screaming. When cops arrived ... his girlfriend said she and Tom got into an argument that turned physical, and Tom struck her in the head and face.

We're told cops saw visible injuries ... but she refused medical attention.

The arrest comes 2 weeks after Tom accidentally ran over a stuntman while filming a TV show north of Los Angeles.

Tom was booked for felony domestic violence. As of this post he's still in custody with bail set at $50,000.

Sizemore has a record of domestic violence. He was sentenced to 6 months in jail back in 2003 for beating up then-girlfriend Heidi Fleiss.

We reached out to Tom's rep, so far no word back.

Draymond Green Smiling Mug Shot Accuser Claims NBA Star Taunted Him Over Scholarship

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TMZ Sports has obtained Draymond Green's mug shot -- showing the NBA star smiling while wearing an "Attack the Glass" shirt ... after allegedly hitting a Michigan State football player.

'Shark Tank' Pitchman Arrested For Threatening to Smoke Someone

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The co-founder of a product featured on "Shark Tank" is in serious trouble after he was busted for allegedly pulling a gun on someone outside his home.

Burbank police tell TMZ ... Mike Barzman -- who pitched "Invisiplug" in season 5 -- went off the rails earlier this month on a man smoking in front of his house. We're told Mike got into a heated argument over the ciggy, and pulled out a gun threatening to kill the man.

We're told cops arrived at his home the next day and recovered a semi-automatic handgun. Barzman was arrested for felony assault with a firearm. He posted $50k bail the next day.

Barzman's attorney, Gregory Brenner, says his client did have an unloaded gun on him ... but never pointed it at the smoker and never threatened him. In fact, he says Barzman is the one who felt threatened.

Draymond Green Arrest Allegedly Slapped Heckler in Bar

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Draymond Green was getting the business from a guy outside a bar when he finally had enough and allegedly struck the guy ... according to witnesses.

Draymond Green Arrested for Assault

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NBA superstar Draymond Green was arrested for assault early Sunday morning in East Lansing, Michigan.

Ex-NFL Player Marcus Vick Gets Jail Time In Cop Assault Case

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Former NFL QB Marcus Vick copped a plea deal in his April arrest for fighting cops, but he's still going to do time behind bars ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Michael Vick's younger brother was being arrested in Virginia on a warrant -- from a previous case -- when he attacked the cops who tried to take him into custody. He was charged with felony assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and obstruction of justice.

According to court records, 32-year-old Vick cut a deal with prosecutors and pled guilty to resisting arrest ... and in exchange, the other charges were dropped.

He was sentenced to 1 year in jail but will only be there for another week or so. Eleven months of the sentence were suspended, and he's getting credit for 19 days already served.

He's already in lockup. When he gets out of jail, he'll be on unsupervised probation for a year.

Taylor Swift Obsessed Fan Busted for Flashing Penis Before Proposing Marriage

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The obsessed fan who made a trespassy plea of matrimony at Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion was arrested just 1 day before for exposing his penis on the road.

Law enforcement in Maine tells TMZ, Joseph Bernatche was busted Tuesday for running into the middle of the street and flashing his penis to a passing motorist.

Cops say Bernatche pulled the stunt as a way to "expose the difference between sex and love." Yes, they say he clearly has mental health issues.

Bernatche was booked on indecent conduct and released the next morning, just in time to show up at Taylor's Rhode Island mansion hysterically professing his love, saying he wanted to marry her.

Bernatche was taken to a local hospital for a mental evaluation and his car was towed.