'The 100' Star Marie Avgeropoulos Charged with Domestic Violence But, BF Wants Charge Dropped
1:12 PM PT -- There was a hearing in Marie's case Monday where her attorney, Shawn Holley, argued Marie's BF has absolutely no interest in pressing charges. He claims he didn't know calling the cops would result in her arrest because similar situations are handled completely differently in Canada -- where he's from.
As for why things looked so bad ... Marie's BF told cops he had previous wounds from a mountain biking incident, and they were reopened during the altercation, which is why cops found blood, the lawyer said in court.
As we reported ... Marie was on new meds and mixed it with wine during dinner that evening, and she had a bad reaction. She's no longer taking those pills.
Marie and her BF still live together in Canada, as they have for the last 3 years. He claims she's never been aggressive or violent, and he doesn't need a protective order because she doesn't pose a threat.
Marie Avgeropoulos -- known for playing a post-apocalyptic juvenile delinquent on CW's hit sci-fi show -- is facing some real-life legal trouble now ... a charge for allegedly attacking her boyfriend.
"The 100" star's been hit with one count of misdemeanor corporal injury to a spouse ... this according to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office. She's set to be arraigned Monday. Avgeropoulos was arrested last month for the incident.
We broke the story ... Avgeropoulos' boyfriend called police claiming she hit him during a verbal argument. Cops hauled her off to jail after they said they noticed marks on his body.
Marie then took this memorable, teary-eyed mug shot.
Marie and her BF are due in court later this month.
Originally published -- 9/17/2018 at 7:26 AM PT
See also
'L&HH' Star Tommie Lee 48 Hours Jail Time In DUI Plea Deal
Tommie Lee has an orange jumpsuit in her future ... but she'll only have to spend 2 days in jail, instead of the 2 years she was facing, as a result of a plea deal stemming from her 2016 arrest for DUI.
The "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star pled guilty to one count of DUI and one count of driving without headlights and, as part of her sentence, next week she's spending 48 hours in Fulton County Jail.
Tommie also has to complete 40 hours of community service and get an alcohol and drug evaluation treatment. She'll be on probation for 12 months.
We broke the story ... Tommie was busted for drunk driving in January 2016 and cops said she peed herself in the cruiser on the way to the station.
See also
Elizabeth Smart Kidnapper Unfit For Release ... Parole Board Says
Elizabeth Smart has good reason to be scared of the fact one of her kidnappers is being released from prison ... because the parole board tells TMZ the convict poses a danger to society.
The Utah Board of Pardons and Prisons believes ... Wanda Barzee is unfit for parole -- but the board's hands are tied because the 72-year-old will complete her sentence next week and be released Sept. 19. Just 3 months ago the Board said Barzee was unfit for early release.
We're told there's simply nothing the board can do to keep Barzee off the streets, even though they don't consider release to be appropriate in her case.
Barzee pled guilty to helping kidnap Smart in 2002, and Wednesday marks the end of her 15-year sentence. In Utah, prisoners must be released by the time their sentence is complete.
Elizabeth -- famously held captive by Barzee and Brian David Mitchell for 9 months when she was 14 -- is PISSED one of her captors is hitting the streets and she's taking extreme measures to protect her family.
See also
Mary Kay Letourneau's Husband Plea Deal Limits Weed, Booze Intake
Mary Kay Letourneau's husband is being forced to cut back on the partying ... 'cause the plea deal in his DUI case calls for him to tone down his alcohol and cannabis consumption.
Vili Fualaau pled guilty to reckless driving and, as part of his sentence, he's getting an ignition interlock device installed in his car. If he has any booze, the car won't start.
He's also prohibited from having any liquor or recreational drugs for at least 8 hours prior to getting behind the wheel ... plus he's got to complete a substance abuse course.
Vili will also spend 5 days in a community work crew program. As long as he completes these terms and keeps his nose clean for the next 2 years, Vili won't serve any jail time.
TMZ broke the story ... Vili was busted for DUI this February in Washington and prosecutors say he had THC in his blood and a BAC of .08.
We've got some ideas for ways Vili can release stress without his vices ... after all, he's been banging Mary since he was 13.
See also
Elizabeth Smart Kidnapper's Release Scares Me ... I Will Protect Myself
Elizabeth Smart -- famously kidnapped and held captive for 9 months when she was 14 -- is speaking out about the pending release of one of her captors ... and she's taking extreme measures to protect her family.
Elizabeth doesn't specifically say what she plans to do to keep her family safe because she's afraid of tipping her hand before next week's release of 72-year-old Wanda Barzee.
Barzee pled guilty to helping kidnap Smart in 2002, and she's expected to be set free September 19 after 15 years behind bars.
The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole set an initial release date for January 2024, but recently said there was a miscalculation and decided to set Barzee free next week.
The very thought of Barzee on the streets makes Elizabeth shudder. Smart, a mother of 2, claims Barzee stood idly by as Brian David Mitchell repeatedly raped her in captivity.
Elizabeth is worried about Barzee's mental health, and she's asking authorities to take a second look at their decision to release the convict, claiming Barzee is a threat to the community.
Elizabeth was found while walking with Barzee and Mitchell in a Utah suburb, thanks to people who recognized the perps from news reports. Smart is now a child safety activist.
See also
Melvin Guillard Arrested ... Allegedly Choked Out His Mistress
Cops have arrested ex-UFC fighter Melvin Guillard for that brutal bar attack in Colorado last week -- and it turns out he's facing domestic violence charges for allegedly attacking his GF back in April.
We broke the story ... Guillard was allegedly captured on video beating the hell out of people at Bar Standard on Sept. 3 -- knocking at least one man out cold.
9/3/18
Officials issued a warrant for his arrest -- but didn't have to look too hard for the guy ... since he had a court date in CO on Sept. 10 for ANOTHER assault case.
Turns out, Guillard was arrested back in April for allegedly roughing up and strangling his girlfriend during a heated drunken argument.
According to the police report, the alleged victim told cops she had asked Guillard when he was finally going to leave his wife so they could be together ... and that's when he snapped.
She claims Guillard choked her multiple times -- and at one point, "she was scared he 'might kill her.'"
When cops arrived, they noticed injuries to her face and neck and arrested Guillard on the spot for 2nd-degree assault, strangulation.
He was due to appear in court for that case on Sept. 10 -- and when he showed up, he was taken into custody for the Sept. 3 bar attack.
Guillard was booked for 2nd and 3rd-degree assault for the bar fight. He was arraigned early Thursday morning. We're told he's still in custody.
The 35-year-old fighter was a rising star in MMA when he first started out, appearing on "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 2 ... and beat UFC stud Jeremy Stephens back in 2010.
He also got beat up by some of the biggest names in the business including Nate Diaz, Justin Gaethje and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone.
Guillard is currently being held on $5,000 cash bond.
See also
Celtics' Jabari Bird Strangled Girlfriend 12 Times ... Prosecutors Said
12:45 PM PT -- Bird released a statement apologizing for the incident, saying, "I'm taking some time away from the team as I deal with my legal and medical issues. I apologize to my family, the Celtics organization, my teammates, the fans and the NBA for the unnecessary distraction that I have caused."
"The information that has been released does not tell the full story. I do not condone violence against women. I am hopeful that in due time and process, I will be able to regain everyone's trust."
Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird choked out his girlfriend so badly during a Sept. 7 incident that she lost consciousness ... according to prosecutors.
24-year-old Bird appeared in court in Boston on Thursday where prosecutors laid out the case against him ... and the allegations are horrifying. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano got a photo of Bird in court.
Officials say the alleged victim claims Bird terrorized her for 4 hours at his Brighton apartment -- where she tried to get away from the NBA player by hiding under her bed and locking herself in her bathroom.
During the alleged altercation, the woman claims Bird strangled her at least 12 times.
She claims she tried to escape, but Bird grabbed her by the ankles and dragged her away from the door.
Officials say Bird appeared to be having "seizure-like" symptoms during the end of the attack -- and that's how she was able to leave.
Afterward, she claims Bird texted her that he would kill himself if she didn't return to the apartment.
He was eventually arrested for assault and battery, strangulation and kidnapping.
Bail was set at $50,000 -- and he's been ordered to pay in cash, as that's all the court accepts.
We spoke with the Suffolk D.A., Dan Conley, who tells us, "Anyone living in fear of domestic violence can count on our office for a safe, supportive, victim-centered environment."
"As this case illustrates, a trusted figure in a survivor’s life can make disclosing abuse to law enforcement easier."
"It might be a friend, coach, family member, or co-worker. It might be police or prosecutors directly. But no matter the circumstances and no matter who you are, it’s important to remember that there are people ready to help you."
See also
Floyd Mayweather Shooting Cops Stumped ... Still No Suspects
It's only been 5 months since a gunman opened fire on Floyd Mayweather's entourage in Atlanta -- wounding his bodyguard -- but cops now tell TMZ Sports the case has essentially gone cold.
No arrests. No suspects. No leads.
As we previously reported, Floyd and his entourage were returning to the Intercontinental hotel in Buckhead around 3 AM on April 9 when someone sprayed at least 12 shots at one of the sprinter vans in the caravan.
Floyd's bodyguard, Greg La Rosa, was shot in the leg and was rushed to the hospital. Miraculously, none of the other 6 people inside the sprinter van were hit.
In the wake of the shooting, cops said it appeared Floyd's crew was specifically targeted -- though it's unclear if the shooter was trying to kill Floyd.
Now, the Atlanta PD tells TMZ Sports ... "Investigators have followed up on all available leads, met with the victim, and attempted to locate video."
"Unfortunately, we have not been able to identify any suspects in this case."
Cops are still encouraging people with information to come forward.
As for Greg, he tells us ... the recovery is going very well and he expects to be 100%.
See also
Young Thug Turns Himself In For Felony Drug Case
Young Thug's got a brand new mug shot after surrendering to cops in Georgia to face multiple drug possession charges.
The rapper turned himself in Tuesday and remains behind bars. He's been held without bail, but will get to face a judge Thursday afternoon during a hearing to decide if he'll be allowed to post bail.
As TMZ first reported ... there was a grand jury warrant out for Thug's arrest in DeKalb County after he was indicted on 8 felony charges ... including possession and intent to distribute meth, hydrocodone and weed.
Young Thug's also been charged with possession of amphetamine, Alprazolam, codeine (2 counts) and a firearm. Cops say they found the drug cache in his car when they pulled him over last year ... for having tinted windows.
See also
Richie Incognito Funeral Home Arrest Video 'Don't Do Anything Stupid'
-
EXCLUSIVE
- 1 shares
TMZ Sports has obtained Richie Incognito's arrest video -- showing cops running up on the NFL lineman after he allegedly threatened to shoot staffers at an Arizona funeral home in the wake of his dad's death.
It all went down on August 20 -- the footage begins with a staffer telling cops Incognito was bullying people in the mortuary and "threatened one of our funeral directors."
When cops entered the place, Richie was already face down on the floor -- and attempting to cooperate with police. But, things got very weird a short time later.
One cop told Incognito, "Don't do anything stupid, okay? Put your hands behind your back."
Richie was adamant he did nothing wrong and didn't threaten anyone -- but there are super bizarre moments in the full 50-minute footage where Incognito seems totally out of it and contradicts himself several times.
He goes from totally calm and lucid to angry and screaming in a matter of seconds -- before returning back to calm and friendly.
He tells cops he's not on meds -- and then tells them he is. He says he's never been arrested before and then tells cops he's been arrested several times.
Richie also says he didn't cause any trouble but admits he's been emotional over the death of his father.
Scottsdale PD couldn't have been nicer to Richie -- keeping him calm, getting him water and getting a large van to transport him to jail because he wouldn't fit in the standard squad car.
They even said a prayer over him while he was in handcuffs.
Richie told police he had guns in his truck -- which officials later found and confiscated.
He was booked for disorderly conduct and making threats -- both allegations he adamantly denies.
See also
Harvey Weinstein Prosecutors in Rape Case Say ... Alleged Victim's Love Letters are Irrelevant
Prosecutors in the Harvey Weinstein rape case say they told the grand jury that Weinstein had a relationship with the woman who is accusing him of raping her, but they say there was no need to present emails the woman sent Weinstein professing her love after the alleged rape, because she never suggested in the emails she was lying about the alleged sexual assault.
Weinstein went public with emails -- first obtained by TMZ -- written between April 2013 and February 2017 by the woman who claims she was raped by Weinstein on March 18, 2013 in NYC.
Weinstein's lawyer, Ben Brafman, says his client and the woman had a 10-year relationship ... something they say prosecutors never told the grand jury. As a result, Weinstein has asked the judge in the case to dismiss all charges against him. In the new docs, prosecutors say they did tell the grand jury about the relationship, but acknowledge they never showed grand jurors the emails.
One email written by the woman on April 11, 2013 says, "I was able to talk to [redacted] today and will be connected with [redacted]. :) Thanks, and I hope to see you sooner thank (sic) later ..."
There's another email on April 17, again written by the woman, reads, "It would be great to see you again, and catch up!" Another email on September 11, 2013 says ... "Miss you big guy." There's a slew of emails that go on and on.
They go back and forth over the years talking about meeting up. At one point, the woman asks for a Soho House membership referral.
Prosecutors say in new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the emails may be "inconsistent" with what Weinstein thinks is the correct state of mind for a rape victim, but she never says the rape didn't occur.
As we reported ... Weinstein surrendered to NYPD in May for the charges. His bail had been set at $10 million and he was released after posting $1 million cash.
See also
Amanda Stanton from 'Bachelor' Arrested for Domestic Violence
9/13 -- A rep for Amanda tells TMZ that the whole event was a misunderstanding. Amanda had a few drinks and gave Bobby what she thought was a playful shove in front of hotel security, who then called police.
The rep says "Amanda is embarrassed and ashamed this happened and sincerely apologizes to hotel security and the Las Vegas Police Department," and no hard feelings for everyone doing their jobs.
'Bachelor' and "Bachelor in Paradise" fan favorite Amanda Stanton has been arrested for domestic battery after a drunken post-bachelorette party incident with her boyfriend ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with what went down tell us Stanton was partying with friends at The Encore for a co-ed bachelorette event. We're told Stanton's bf, Bobby Jacobs, was there too ... and everyone was celebrating in a room at the hotel.
Law enforcement tells us security came to the room for a noise complaint, and Bobby was talking to the guard. We're told that's when an apparently boozed up Amanda tried to intervene, and shoved Bobby in the process.
We're told the shove was hard enough for security to call cops, who arrested Amanda for misdemeanor domestic violence. She was released Monday.
Sources close to Amanda tell us she and Bobby are still together, and they both think someone slipped something -- a drug, presumably -- into her drink.
Stanton was a fave on Ben Higgins' season of "The Bachelor" ... finishing 4th. She went on to appear on season 3 of "Bachelor in Paradise" and got engaged to Josh Murray, but things went south quickly.
We reached out to Bobby and Amanda ... so far, no word back.
See also
Larry Nassar Drugged, Raped & Impregnated 17-Year-Old ... Lawsuit Claims
A former Michigan State field hockey player claims Larry Nassar raped her back in 1992 -- and got her pregnant -- but when she tried to go to cops, a high-ranking MSU official shut her down.
The woman behind the suit is Erika Davis -- who was 17 years old when she suffered a knee injury during an MSU team practice and her coach referred her to Nassar.
During an exam, Davis claims Nassar crushed up a pill and made her drink it -- and a short time later she got "very woozy" and could not move her limbs.
Davis claims she passed out -- and woke up to Nassar raping her vaginally and ejaculating into her.
Later in the summer, Davis says a pregnancy test came back positive "and the only person who could have caused her to be pregnant was [Nassar]."
She miscarried a few weeks later, according to the suit.
Davis claims she told friends who recommended she go to the police -- but when she did, a detective told her he was "powerless to investigate ... and to go to the athletic department."
Davis says the athletic department had already dismissed her complaint and the Sergeant told her that MSU athletic director George Perles was a "powerful man" and that "she should just drop it."
Davis says she eventually moved on with her life and repressed the memories -- until 2018 after other victims began speaking out. That's when she decided to resurrect her legal action.
In her suit Davis says, had MSU taken her seriously back then, the school "could have prevented hundreds of young girls and women from being sexually assaulted by Defendant Nassar."
See also
Von Miller Sues Undefeated Boxer I Invested In You So Where's My Money?!
In one corner ... Von Miller, NFL superstar.
In the other corner, Travell "Black Magic" Mazion ... a 13-0 boxer who's a rising star in the sport.
The fight? Von claims he staked Mazion with a $30,000 investment and in exchange, he was supposed to get 20% of all "Black Magic" fight earning.
The problem? Von claims he forked over his initial check in Feb. 2017 -- and hasn't received a dime.
Mazion had a fight in April 2017 -- after Von ponied up his dough -- and expected his cut right away. But, Black Magic went M.I.A. and stopped responding to Von's demands for his cash.
In his suit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Miller says he wants Mazion to cough up pay stubs so he knows how much cash he's owed.
Mazion's career seems to be on a serious upswing -- he's being promoted by Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and his fight in June was aired on ESPN.
See also
Disney Star David Henrie Arrested at LAX for Loaded Gun ... But, No Hard Feelings w/ Cops!!!
3:05 PM PT -- Henrie just released the statement he promised earlier on social media, and took full responsibility for the "situation." He apologized for any trouble he caused and said, "More than anything I am humiliated and embarrassed that this even happened." He also made sure to give another shout-out to TSA and LAPD.
1:56 PM PT -- We got David leaving jail, and he tells us the gun was his and totally legal. He's got nothing but respect for the officers who arrested him, and says he'll clear everything up later today.
"Wizards of Waverly Place" star David Henrie -- who costarred with Selena Gomez on the show -- was just arrested for carrying a loaded gun at LAX.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Henrie was going through a TSA screening Monday morning at the airport and agents discovered the weapon. We're told the gun was an M&P Shield 9mm pistol and it was loaded.
Henrie was immediately detained and taken to a nearby station.
Henrie starred as Gomez's brother on "Wizards of Waverly Place" from 2007-2012. He's also made appearances on "How I Met Your Mother" and "Arrested Development." David was also on "That's So Raven" for 12 episodes with Raven-Symone and Orlando Brown.
Brown's had his fair share of run-ins with the law -- with several arrests over the years -- he was most recently caught on surveillance in a burglary.
Henrie recently revealed he and his wife, Maria Cahill, are expecting a daughter. In announcing the pregnancy, Henrie said, "That reminds me. Where's my shotgun. I don't have a shotgun. Someone get me a shotgun!"
Jake T. Austin -- who played Henrie and Gomez's younger brother on the show -- was involved in a 4-car hit-and-run crash back in 2013.
We reached out to his reps ... so far, no word back. Henrie is still in custody.
Originally published -- 11:06 AM PT
See also
Young Thug Felony Arrest Warrant Issued
-
EXCLUSIVE
- 2 shares
Young Thug's got a pair of handcuffs in his future -- there's a new warrant out for his arrest in Georgia ... TMZ has learned.
The grand jury warrant was issued in DeKalb County after Thug was indicted on a slew of drug possession charges ... according to our law enforcement sources. We broke the story, the grand jury rung him up last week on a total of 8 FELONIES!
YT was charged with possession and intent to distribute meth, hydrocodone and weed. He's also charged with possession of amphetamine, Alprazolam, codeine (2 counts) and a firearm.
The felony charges stem from Young Thug's arrest last September, when cops pulled him over for tinted windows ... but ended up nailing him for marijuana possession.
The rapper's legal team's gotta be racking up the billable hours -- Thug was also arrested last month in L.A. for possession of a concealed weapon.