Crime

Big break in the Brad Pitt house break-in case -- LAPD's finest arrested the suspects who they believe burglarized the actor's L.A. home ... this according to a new report.

NBC LA reports the suspects believed to be part of the burglary crew that allegedly broke into Brad's home back in June were arrested Thursday, after cops say they tried breaking into a different home.

We broke the story ... cops had been hot on the trail of three alleged perpetrators in the Pitt burglary, with investigators combing through surveillance footage and running fingerprints lifted from the scene.

President Trump's describing our nation's capital as a dystopian hellscape where criminals run amok with no law and order ... and he's sending in National Guard troops and taking over the police force -- but crime stats tell a much different story.

Trump and his cabinet are in the middle of a big dog and pony show Monday at the White House, announcing plans for a federal takeover of Washington, D.C.

POTUS says he's sending in hundreds of National Guard troops to "rescue our nation's capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor ... and worse."

The gunman who fatally shot a cop after opening fire on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta ... reportedly had a beef with the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to the New York Times ... 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White believed he got sick after taking the COVID-19 shot and had an unhealthy fixation on the vaccine, prompting his dad to call authorities to report his son was suicidal.

CNN also cited sources who said the shooter may have targeted the CDC over personal health concerns he blamed on the COVID-19 vaccine.

Emilie Kiser's husband, Brady Kiser, knew their 3-year-old son, Trigg Kiser, was playing in their Arizona home's backyard before he fell into the pool and drowned in May.

A Chandler Police Department report obtained by TMZ reveals Brady admitted to law enforcement he saw his toddler playing outside -- and near the pool -- calling it a common activity for him.

He said ... "He loved to be outside, he loved to play outside, and so in my mind it was, you know, just that of him going and doing as he routinely had other times going out to play, the difference was I was the only parent home."

Diddy will probably be sentenced to confinement for 1 to 3 years, and his lawyer may ask the judge to let him do the time at his home.

Marc Agnifilo -- the lead lawyer on Diddy's legal team -- tells us Diddy needs and wants therapy for both anger issues and substance abuse ... but says prisons aren't equipped to provide optimal help in those areas.

Harvey asked Agnifilo squarely -- will he ask the judge to place his client on home confinement rather than prison when he is sentenced, and he said that's on the table.

The viral video apparently showing Troy Ave fending off a mugger won't result in further legal action ... 'cause the cops appear to be confirming the clip is fake.

A rep for the San Diego County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... the alleged incident was "not substantiated" -- and, the authorities have closed the case.

Translation ... the video was all a hoax -- which might not be a crime, but certainly won't do any favors for Troy's image.

Diddy isn't done with the stage and he's already planning a huge comeback performance at Madison Square Garden after his prison release ... at least according to his lawyer.

Diddy’s lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, sat down with Jericka Duncan for his first interview since the highly publicized trial — airing tomorrow on "CBS Mornings" — where he opened up about Diddy’s post-release plans.

Agnifilo starts off by saying Diddy's looking forward to being reunited with his family and taking care of his mother ... but then the high-profile defense attorney spills on one of Diddy's post-release career goals.

Residents of Washington, D.C. learned in August 2025 when it was reported a young man had been beaten and bloodied by a group of several minors in an attempted carjacking.

The victim of the violent incident was identified as Edward Coristine, a teenage former DOGE staffer who's gained notoriety for both his professional life and his online nickname, "Big Balls."

We're going to look into the background of the government employee and see how the attack has generated widespread reactions ... including one from President Donald Trump.

Coristine is the son of Charles Coristine, the CEO of LesserEvil Snacks, which he sold for $750 million in April 2025, according to CNBC.

The company sent out a cryptic email to customers in February 2025, after Edward had been hired at DOGE -- the Department of Government Efficiency -- and wrote they were "no way affiliated with any political figures, political policies or political groups," according to The Verge.

The government employee enrolled at Northeastern University in Boston in 2024, where he studied in the institution's physics department.

He was fired from an internship at a cybersecurity firm after being accused of leaking secrets ... and he later interned at Elon Musk's neurotechnology company NeuroLink, according to Bloomberg News.

Coristine -- who told Fox News he took on his nickname as a joke -- joined DOGE in early 2025, and his hiring was met attracted a lot of national attention, specifically about his age and lack of experience.

DOGE's cuts affected multiple federal agencies -- including the Social Security Administration, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, and USAID -- during his tenure with the group, according to The Guardian.

Coristine remained with DOGE until he resigned in June 2025 ... just a month after Musk, who spearheaded the group, officially left the organization.

Coristine subsequently joined the Social Security Administration as a special government employee, and a spokesperson for the organization claimed Cortisone would focus on "improving the functionality of the Social Security website and advancing our mission of delivering more efficient service to the American people," according to NBC News.

The attack on Coristine took place about a mile north of the White House in the early hours of August 3, 2025, and reportedly started when a group of youths approached the him and his significant other and made comments about taking their car, according to the New York Post.

Coristine apparently pushed his companion into the car before the minors began assaulting him -- the attack was stopped when police officers arrived at the scene ... several of the assailants fled.

Cops arrested two 15-year-old suspects -- a girl and a boy -- and they've been charged with unarmed carjacking.

Coristine, who had his iPhone 16 stolen during the incident, was left bruised and bloodied, and he's apparently recovering from a black eye, a concussion and a broken nose.

The attack was noticed by several prominent figures within Washington, D.C. ... including Trump, who shared a lengthy message on Truth Social -- the platform he owns -- condemning the attack.

The President called for the prosecution of the suspects as adults, and for lengthy prison sentences. Then he threatened to federalize Washington, D.C. to "run this city how it should be run."

The grounds of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. became the site of a tragic incident in May 2025, when a gunman shot and killed two Israeli Embassy workers outside the building.

Police have since identified the suspect as Elias Rodriguez, who was arrested at the scene of the crime and has remained in custody ever since.

We're going to take a look at the background of the accused murderer and see how he's facing serious charges for his alleged actions.

A LinkedIn page apparently belonging to Rodriguez was found shortly after the shooting, and he was listed as a Profiles Administration Specialist for the American Osteopathic Information Association.

The suspect also served as an Oral History Researcher for the History Makers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the oral histories of the African American community.

An archived version of the organization's official website showed Rodriguez had been involved with the nonprofit since 2023, and also listed him as born and raised in Chicago.

He reportedly holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago and worked as a content writer in the tech industry.

Rodriguez was involved with various political causes prior to the shooting, and he took part in a demonstration in front of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home in the city in 2017, according to the New York Times.

The accused murderer affiliated himself with the left-wing political organization Party for Socialism and Liberation, although the group has since distanced itself from Rodriguez and condemned his alleged actions.

The group posted a message on its X account claiming the murder suspect "had a brief association with one branch of the PSL that ended in 2017" and knew "of no contact with him in over 7 years."

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling stated Rodriguez had no criminal background at the time of the shooting.

Rodriguez was initially mistaken as a victim of the shooting, and several bystanders thought he needed aid when he entered the museum following the attack, according to the Associated Press.

However, an FBI affidavit indicated the suspected shooter allegedly stated he "did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza" when asked about the event.

Rodriguez reportedly then pulled out a red keffiyeh -- a patterned scarf worn by various communities in the Middle East -- after police arrived at the scene of the attack.

The accused murderer was seen yelling "Free Palestine" as he was being arrested following the shooting.

Several sources claimed the Justice Department is seeking to indict Rodriguez on federal hate crime charges, according to CNN.

One source indicated the indictment is likely to include special findings for capital punishment, allowing the Department to seek the death penalty.

The grand jury has reportedly heard several weeks of testimony from various witnesses of the incident, as well as acquaintances and family members of Rodriguez.

Dave Franco is keeping an open mind about possibly playing Luigi Mangione in a potential biopic ... and it sounds like lots of folks in his life think he would be perfect for the role.

The actor was on 'Watch What Happens Live' with Andy Cohen when a fan asked him straight up whether he would play Luigi in a movie if he was offered the chance.

Dave says no one has approached him about such a role yet, but ... tons of people in his circle have raised the same possibility -- and it's actually the thing he gets asked about more than "anything else that has ever happened." Makes sense, Dave and Luigi bear a striking resemblance.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended for the first three games of the 2025 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The league made the announcement Tuesday, saying the 23-year-old will still be permitted to take part in all training camp activities as well as preseason games.

While the NFL did not specify exactly what Addison was being banned for, the wideout did recently cut a plea deal in his 2024 DUI case earlier last month following his July 2024 arrest near LAX.

Bill and Hillary Clinton -- and nearly a dozen other former feds and politicians -- have been subpoenaed for depositions by a Congressional committee ... all in connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

Rep. James Comer, Chair of the House Oversight Committee, announced Hillary will testify on October 9, followed by Bill on October 14. Comer also issued a subpoena to the DOJ for any Epstein-related records.

There are plenty of other high-profile names set to testify in the coming weeks ... including former FBI Directors James Comey and Robert Mueller, as well as former U.S. Attorneys General Merrick Garland and Bill Barr.

Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson was convicted on six felony charges for his role in a dog-fighting operation ... in what is being considered one of the biggest busts in U.S. history.

The United States Department of Justice said on Monday that an Oklahoma federal jury found Johnson, 54, guilty of six felonies -- violating the federal Animal Welfare Act’s prohibitions against possessing, selling, transporting, and delivering animals to be used in fights.

This stems from Johnson's arrest in March, when authorities discovered 190 "pit bull-type dogs" on his property during an operation, "Mal Kant Kennels." It's the largest number ever seized from a single individual in a federal dog-fighting case.

President Trump would hit a home run if he were to grant Sean "Diddy" Combs a pardon for his prostitution conviction ... at least according to Mark Geragos.

The famed defense attorney was flying out of LAX on Monday when a photog asked him about a potential Trump pardon for Diddy.

Mark, whose daughter Teny defended Diddy in his federal criminal trial, says it's looking more and more likely that Trump will give Diddy clemency ... especially after the President's most recent comments on the case.

The small town of Anaconda, Montana, was rocked to its core on August 1, 2025, when a gunman entered The Owl Bar and opened fire, killing several people.

Local authorities have since identified the suspect as Michael Paul Brown, who fled the scene of the crime and is believed to be hiding from the law.

We're going to take a look into the background of the suspected gunman and see what authorities have done in the wake of the shooting.

Brown, who lived next door to The Owl Bar, where he was apparently a regular, served in the U.S. Army for several years, and he departed the armed forces with the rank of sergeant in 2009, according to NBC News.

The murder suspect served as an armor crewman from 2001 to 2005, was deployed to Iraq for just over a year, leaving in March 2005, and he was part of the Montana National Guard from April 2006 until March 2009.

Montana bar owner Shane Charles said Brown had dealt with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as "mental health problems," and described the veteran as "a great guy when he was on his meds."

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen said the murder suspect has a criminal record.

Authorities allege Brown entered The Owl Bar at around 10:30 AM Mountain Time and opened fire with a rifle, then fled the scene in a white pickup truck.

Three patrons and a bartender, ranging in age from 59 to 74, were shot and killed ... Knudsen said the suspect "likely" knew the victims of the attack.

Brown then allegedly got rid of his clothing and other belongings before getting new clothing from a stolen vehicle that contained camping equipment.

Local authorities later released a photo showing the suspect apparently leaving the scene of the incident, dressed only in a pair of boxers, taken before he switched vehicles.

Authorities later located the vehicle Brown ... and Knudsen expressed he was "very likely up in the mountains, hiding in the timber, in the cover somewhere."

Several agencies are searching for the suspect, and a $7,500 reward has been offered by the U.S Marshals Service for any information that could lead to his arrest, according to USA Today.

Residents of Anaconda and surrounding communities were initially advised to stay inside and remain on alert, according to The Associated Press.

Fivio Foreign is no longer locked up in New Jersey, TMZ Hip Hop can confirm ... the "City of Gods" rapper was released on August 1 after a judge sentenced him to probation.

The Bergen County PIO tells TMZ Hip Hop ... Fivio was sentenced to time served for the 196 days he's already spent in jail and 3 years of probation.

We broke the story ... Fivio was jailed in January after being accused of pulling out a gun on a woman in New Jersey, and he later pled guilty to terroristic threats.