Crime & Arrests

“Love Island” contestant Cashel Barnett has been held in a Utah jail since last month, facing charges of allegedly brutally assaulting his ex-girlfriend in front of their child ... and now he's facing even more felonies for allegedly sexually assaulting the same victim.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ … Utah prosecutors leveled three new charges against the reality star on Tuesday -- including aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, and domestic violence in the presence of a child.

Per the docs ... Cashel slapped and choked his ex-girlfriend while sexually assaulting her last November. This after he allegedly withheld any physical contact for a month because the alleged victim asked him to get a job to help support their child.

Rapper Silentó began his 30-year prison sentence this week with an unrecognizable appearance, sporting a completely shaved head.

The 27-year-old rapper -- born Ricky Lamar Hawk and best known for his multi-platinum single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" -- was processed into the Georgia Department of Corrections this week for his role in the 2021 shooting death of Frederick Rooks III, his cousin.

Silentó's expression is emotionless in the mug shot, and his T-shirt appears oversized and hanging off his neck.

In a stunning move, the day before closing arguments in Diddy's federal criminal trial in NYC, prosecutors have pulled back on some key testimony during the trial -- specifically attempted kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking.

Prosecutors said in a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, the Government is following His Honor's instructions to "streamline" the jury instructions.

Prosecutors are still arguing Diddy allegedly kidnapped former employee Capricorn Clark (who was taken to a building and given a lie detector test to determine if she stole Diddy's jewelry), and Cassie (when she was allegedly held at the London Hotel) -- but, they're simply suggesting the "attempted kidnapping" language be removed from the instructions to the jury.

7:42 AM PT -- Liver King was arrested Tuesday evening by the Austin Police Department on a charge of making a terroristic threat over his recent social media threats against Joe Rogan, TMZ can confirm.

Law enforcement tells TMZ they obtained an arrest warrant after they contacted the former "Fear Factor" host ... who said he's "never had any interaction with Johnson and considered the posts to be threatening."

Officers detained him without incident at the Four Seasons Hotel at approximately 6 PM ... and he was then transported to the Travis County Jail and charged with the Class B misdemeanor.

The investigation remains open.

Liver King was arrested Tuesday evening in Austin, Texas ... shortly after posting a string of unsettling videos, including one where he challenged Joe Rogan to a fight.

Karmelo Anthony -- the 17-year-old accused of killing a fellow teen at a track meet earlier this year -- will not face the death penalty ... something the alleged victim's father doesn't exactly seem happy about.

Anthony was formally indicted on one count of first-degree murder on Tuesday over his alleged role in an April 2 stabbing at a high school track meet ... and a short time after the charge was announced, law enforcement sources explained to TMZ Sports the death penalty won't be in play.

We're told in addition to prosecutors simply not seeking it ... at just 17 years old, Anthony is also too young to be the subject of the punishment.

Todd and Julie Chrisley are recalling the moment they found out President Trump granted them full pardons ... and Julie says she busted out crying.

The reality TV family sits down for an interview in an upcoming episode of FOX News Channel's "My View With Lara Trump" ... and a preview shows them telling Trump's daughter-in-law about how they reacted to the pardon news behind bars.

Julie says her daughter Savannah called her and told her Trump had signed the pardon and then the tears started flowing and she nervously hung up the phone.

Todd says he initially thought people in prison were pulling his chain ... but the reality hit him when a correctional officer came to his cell and told him it was official.

The "Chrisley Knows Best" star says God led people to advocate for him and Julie ... and he prayed every night that he would return home to his wife and kids.

After 28 days of intense witness testimony the prosecution and defense in Diddy's criminal trial in New York have rested their cases ... and they're gearing up for closing arguments.

Prosecutors rested Tuesday after their 34th and final witness, a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, and then the defense rested without calling a single witness.

Diddy did not testify, but he did briefly speak up in court when confirming it was decision not to take the stand ... he said he was doing good and he thanked the judge for doing an "excellent job."

Karmelo Anthony -- the teenager who allegedly stabbed and killed a 17-year-old at a high school track meet back in April -- has been officially charged with first-degree murder.

Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced the news just minutes ago ... explaining a grand jury indicted Anthony earlier Tuesday.

The 17-year-old athlete, as you know, has been accused of taking the life of Austin Metcalf during a dispute over a seat at the University Interscholastic League's (UIL) District 11-5A championship on April 2.

Rare moment in the Diddy criminal trial ... the music mogul just spoke up in court ... telling the judge how he's feeling, thanking him for doing a good job, and confirming his decision NOT to take the stand before his defense rested their case.

The brief exchange Tuesday started with Judge Arun Subramanian asking Diddy how he was feeling.

Diddy said, "I'm doing great, your honor. I've been wanting to tell you thank you, you're doing an excellent job."

Diddy's federal criminal trial is winding down with more testimony about what jurors have been beaten over the head with for nearly 2 months ... Diddy had sex parties with male escorts and his girlfriends.

The prosecution is expected to rest their case Tuesday after their 34th and final witness, Homeland Security Investigations special agent Joseph Cerciello, is done on the stand ... and Diddy defense attorney Teny Geragos is doing cross-examination.

Geragos is having Cerciello read texts between Diddy, his ex 'Jane' and various male escorts they hired for freak offs ... and there's really nothing groundbreaking here.

Luigi Mangione, the charged killer in the Brian Thompson murder case, enjoyed a privileged life ... but folks who know him say he also had a dark side.

We go inside Luigi's mind in a TMZ documentary that is now officially up on YouTube ... and if you haven't seen it yet, now's your chance to catch up on some shocking details.

Sources close to Luigi told us how Mangione became radicalized before quietly plotting to kill a healthcare CEO ... allegedly turning into an assassin despite a charismatic personality.

The former Ohio teacher convicted of sexually abusing a teenage student apparently couldn't be happier to be in her new digs — state prison!

Emily Nutley posed for a mug shot after she was incarcerated Monday at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, OH.

Check out the photo ... Emily is wearing a big fat smile across her face, which is totally NUTS given her current situation. She was sentenced to THREE years behind bars.

It's the penultimate day of witness testimony in Diddy's criminal trial in New York ... and his defense is kicking the tires on some interesting strategies ... including invoking the Iran war.

Prosecutors and Diddy's defense team spent Monday questioning a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations ... the agency that started this whole Diddy sex trafficking case.

Nothing really new in terms of testimony but the most interesting stuff happened when there was no witness on the stand ... the defense told the judge it plans to rest its case Tuesday after prosecutors rest their case, without calling Diddy or any defense witnesses to testify.

John O'Keefe’s family says they’ve continued to be harassed by Karen Read supporters ever since her acquittal last week on second-degree murder and manslaughter while under the influence ... TMZ can reveal.

Sources close to the O'Keefe family tell TMZ ... Read’s supporters have been driving by the family’s home in Canton, MA -- where John’s parents and the niece and nephew he was raising still live -- snapping photos, leaving things at the door and, in one case, even busting out a celebratory dance.

As you can see, the woman was caught on security footage dancing in the street right outside the O’Keefe home early Monday morning -- bold move, to say the least.

Diddy's defense says he's a victim of Uncle Sam's bedroom policing ... and prosecutors released a bunch of new exhibits showing what the feds say Diddy stockpiled ... sexy lingerie, stripper heels and whips.

Check out this trove of photos federal prosecutors have submitted as evidence in Diddy's criminal trial ... it's basically a sex shop, with fishnet panties, stockings and a bunch of other things folks use to have kinky sex.

One of the photos shows the lingerie laid out on a big cushion ... next to five pairs of high heels ... with some red-lighting for extra dramatic effect.

Many of Diddy's former Bad Boy artists have either been silent or critical of his racketeering and sex trafficking case -- but not G. Dep.

The NYC-born rapper, who once had Diddy and the whole world "Harlem shaking" through their "Let's Get It" hit record, tells TMZ Hip Hop he can't distance himself from his former mentor in good conscience -- so he's supporting him outside the courtroom!!!

After all, G. Dep is an Honest Abe ... he confessed to a cold case murder in 2010, resulting in a conscience-cleansing 13-year prison sentence, from which he was released in April 2024.