Crime

There's a bit of a legal snag after Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen's husband was charged with her murder in Florida.

Court papers were filed Monday asking the judge to "relieve the Public Defender from further representation" of Nancy's husband, Stephen Bowen ... saying it'd be a conflict of interest.

In the motion obtained by TMZ, the Broward County public defender's office says they're "ethically precluded" from representing Bowen because several members of their office "had both personal and professional relationships" with Nancy.

It's an emotional morning for Savannah Guthrie ... Monday marks her first show back at "Today" since her mother disappeared two months ago.

She stepped out onto the 30 Rock plaza -- walking hand-in-hand with Jenna Bush Hager -- to rejoin cohosts Craig Melvin, Carson Daly, Al Roker and Sheinelle Jones as they anchor the show surrounded by a cheering crowd.

Craig welcomed back the show's "North Star," and Savannah is seen tearing up while greeting fans ... many of whom were holding signs that said "Welcome back Savannah."

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been celebrating his release from federal lockup ... but he's gotta be careful and follow strict rules to stay a free man -- or else it's back to the Big House!

As everyone knows ... Tekashi was released from MDC Brooklyn after spending 3 months behind bars for running afoul of his conditions of federal probation. The rapper pled guilty to 3 violations -- two for possessing a pair of controlled substances and one for committing an assault.

TMZ obtained Tekashi's judgment for his probation violation case and spoke with his longtime attorney, Lance Lazzaro, who shed light on what the New York-born rapper must do to stay out of jail.

Savannah Guthrie is officially back on the “Today” show ... after stepping away for two months amid her mother’s disappearance.

Savannah was back in the anchor chair Monday morning alongside Craig Melvin ... wearing a bright yellow dress and a matching heart necklace.

She kicked things off by running through the morning’s top headlines … before turning to Craig with a smile and saying, "It is good to be home."

Savannah made it clear she’s jumping right back in … adding, “Well, here we go, ready or not, let’s do the news,” before diving straight into the broadcast.

Gigi Hadid is breaking her silence after her name popped up in the infamous Jeffrey Epstein files and she's making it crystal clear she had zero connection to the late sex offender.

In a now deleted comment responding to a fan online, Gigi said it made her "sick to my stomach" to see herself mentioned by Epstein -- someone she says she's never met or had any affiliation with.

She added it was "horrible" to read someone she's never even encountered speak about her that way, especially given the context.

The mention comes from a December 2015 email exchange between Epstein and another person, where the two questioned how Gigi and her sister Bella Hadid became successful models.

Savannah Guthrie is enduring her first Easter since her mom Nancy's disappearance ... and just like in her Christian tradition, the day comes with a bittersweet message.

In a video recorded for the Good Shepherd New York church's digital Easter gathering, Savannah admits that sometimes "life itself seems far harder than death" and that she experienced "deep disappointment with God" after her mom was kidnapped February 1.

According to Savannah, not knowing her mom's whereabouts or what exactly happened to her is particularly challenging.

But Savannah's faith also brought her comfort during her darkest days. Savannah believes Jesus had similar feelings of uncertainty that she has endured.

A Louisiana festival turned into a scary situation when a driver plowed into a crowd during a Lao New Year Parade, leaving at least 15 people injured.

The chaos unfolded Saturday afternoon in New Iberia, where cops say a vehicle slammed into multiple pedestrians near the parade route. Video from the aftermath shows people on the ground, while others rush in to help the injured.

Witnesses describe a horrifying scene ... one attendee says the driver appeared to inch forward at first, revving his engine like he was joining the celebration before suddenly barreling into the crowd.

Jon Jones was caught on camera in a heated road altercation in New Mexico over the weekend.

In the footage, Jones is seen stepping out of his vehicle in Albuquerque and confronting another driver after an apparent close call on the road. The tense exchange shows both men going back and forth in the middle of the street.

The other driver, identified as Bryan Beltran, claims Jones nearly hit him multiple times before things escalated. You can hear him in the video saying ... "You almost f***ing hit me, bro," while Jones tries to keep things from boiling over.

Jason Oppenheim had his sick six-figure luxury car stolen ... and adding insult to injury, his whip got nabbed while at his work's parking lot!

Jason held an event alongside Rick Caruso at the Oppenheim office in West Hollywood on Thursday night for CA Governor candidate Matt Mahan ... where he revealed his $500K Rolls Royce was stolen just a couple weeks ago.

Law enforcement tells TMZ ... a report was filed for the stolen half-a-mill vehicle on March 16 ... and so far, they got nada -- no car and no suspects.

Retired Air Force Major General William "Neil" McCasland went missing last month … and his wife thinks his disappearance may have been intentional.

In the newly-released 911 call from his February 27 disappearance -- obtained by Law&Crime Network -- Susan McCasland Wilkerson tells the dispatcher that she has "some indication that he planned not to be found."

She said Neil changed his clothes, turned his phone off and left it behind ... which she noted "seems kind of deliberate, because he's always got his phone."

Joseph Duggar is "nervous, anxious and worried" about what the future holds for him following his arrest on child molestation charges, TMZ has learned.

Joseph's attorney, Al Sauline, told TMZ it's been a whirlwind for Joseph after he was arrested in Tontitown, Arkansas, on 2 child sex abuse charges on March 18 ... and with all the media coverage, he's feeling the pressure of the unknown that lies ahead.

We're told the "19 Kids and Counting" star has no idea what evidence Florida prosecutors have... and he and his legal team are not even allowed to see it until prosecutors file formal charges. However, they do know who the alleged victim is.

Jana Duggar is speaking out as her brother Joseph Duggar's arrest sends shockwaves through the family and she says they never saw it coming.

The "Counting On" alum took to Instagram Thursday, insisting the Duggars had "no prior knowledge" of the allegations before they became public.

"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken," Jana wrote, describing the situation as shocking and painful for the entire family.

Brady Ebert -- ex-guitarist for Turnstile -- has been charged with the attempted murder of his former bandmate's dad.

According to The Baltimore Banner, Ebert "intentionally [drove]" into William Yates -- the 79-year-old dad of Turnstile frontman, Brendan Yates -- with his car on Sunday.

The report says William suffered "trauma to his lower extremities" ... and court records show Ebert's being charged with attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault.

Yates' family members reportedly told the cops that Ebert had shown up to the house, swearing and honking the horn.

They say he drove off ... but ultimately came back, the outlet reports. Detectives reportedly have security footage of the incident that allegedly shows Ebert struck William with his car as he tried to run away.

The Baltimore Banner says Ebert had come back again while William was waiting for first responders, allegedly saying he "deserved it."

According to the outlet, William told police Ebert had been "causing problems for his family since being fired from the band."

Ebert was kicked out of Turnstile back in 2022 because of "a consistent pattern of harmful behavior affecting himself, the band and the community," the band said in a statement to multiple outlets.

They wrote that's when Ebert allegedly started "threatening violence," and the threats only "escalated further" over the past few months.

The statement continued to say William had undergone a successful surgery since the incident, and the band is "hoping for the best possible outcome in his recovery."

They asked for privacy and noted ... "We have no language left for Brady."

The victim in the Tiger Woods crash has lawyered up ... TMZ Sports has learned.

The notice of appearance and invocation of rights were filed in Florida on Thursday ... showing Jeromy Bullard will be represented by Jason Fagnano, a personal injury attorney who specializes in auto, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents.

The development now allows Bullard to be represented in the criminal case ... and makes sure his rights are protected every step of the way. It doesn't necessarily mean he's suing Woods.

13-year-old Christina Marie Plante "vanished without a trace" 32 years ago ... but cops say she's been found alive after all this time.

Christina was first reported missing and deemed "endangered under suspicious circumstances" back in 1994 ... after police say she left her house in Star Valley, Arizona to walk to the stable where her horse was.

Officials reported she was "not seen again" ... until now.

Jen Shah may have owned up to her involvement in that telemarketing fraud scheme ... but she's adamant that she didn't intentionally go after elderly people.

ICYMI ... the 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star spent almost 3 years behind bars after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and prosecutors said many of her victims were "elderly or vulnerable," according to court docs filed before her sentencing.

Now, Jen wants to address what she's calling a "false narrative," telling People ... "I never, ever targeted the elderly."