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Teny Geragos, who is representing Winston Lee, one of the Cornell frat bros accused in the Jane Doe case, is calling foul and wants New York Attorney General Letitia James to be removed as special prosecutor ... TMZ has learned.

Geragos filed legal docs Friday, obtained by TMZ, claiming James should be booted from the case because she's prejudged it.

Braveone Jones -- the attempted murder suspect arrested in a dramatic police raid at rapper Trippie Redd's home in South Florida -- allegedly opened fire on two men during a confrontation at a Miami restaurant ... according to an arrest warrant obtained by TMZ.

In the narrative laid out by cops, they say they arrived at the scene on September 15 after getting a call about two people being shot at Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen in Miami. Officers say they found a white cross-body bag covered in blood at the restaurant.

Police say they then spoke to two people who were shot ... and one of them told officers he was at the restaurant watching a football game when his cousin got into a confrontation with Trippie Redd. He says he tried to break up the fight, but was jumped by two unknown men.

Jane Doe was in investigation mode in the days and weeks after the alleged sexual assault, working with one of the men she would later accuse of rape to find out who was spreading rumors about the sexual encounter.

TMZ obtained a text chain between Matthew Ingalls and Jane Doe. On October 23 -- four days after the frat party -- she tells him, "bro everyone knows✌️i'm incredibly stressed out."

Matthew responds ... "Dude I have no f***ing idea, this s*** is incredibly frustrating and I know how fast nonsense spreads at this school. It's fan behavior from everyone talking about it. Boring people who have nothing to do with their time."

Former "Real Housewives of Potomac" star Mia Thornton is facing jail time after being hit with a felony charge stemming from her 2025 arrest for allegedly stealing furniture ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the Fulton County District Attorney filed a felony theft by taking charge against the reality star.

The docs claim Mia and an associate, Jared McGriff, stole furniture and a TV worth at least $5K but less than $25K on October 28, 2025 ... a couple weeks before she was arrested.

The alleged crime apparently went down while they were moving out of a furnished condo in the middle of the night.

10/9 10:27 AM PT -- The Cornell University disciplinary committee expelled Jonathan Newell because he had sex with her without her consent ... Jane Doe's lawyer tells TMZ.

Newell was the Chi Phi fraternity brother who sent the "free p***y" Snapchat message in the frat's group chat.

Someone who reviewed the hearing panel's decision told us the panel found Newell did NOT have "affirmative consent," meaning there was NOT express consent to engage in sex with Doe. Title IX says "silence or lack of resistance in and of itself does not demonstrate consent."

Jane Doe was in serious text mode 2 days after the alleged sexual assault, almost consoling one of the men she would later accuse of rape, saying there was nothing to be ashamed of.

TMZ obtained a text chain between Jonathan Newell and Jane Doe. On the evening of October 21, 2024, Jonathan apologizes to Jane and says, "You're an amazing person and I genuinely hope ur not catching as much heat from this as we r. We've been shutting down any stories we've heard but again I'm so so sorry."

Jane responds, "aw jonathan i really appreciate this text. my memories super clouded too. I think we were all way to f***ing drunk and high."

10/9 10:25 AM PT -- The Cornell University disciplinary committee expelled Jonathan Newell because he had sex with her without her consent ... Jane Doe's lawyer tells TMZ.

Newell was the Chi Phi fraternity brother who sent the infamous "free p***y" message in the frat's group chat.

Someone who reviewed the hearing panel's decision told us the panel found Newell did not have "affirmative consent," meaning there was not express consent to engage in sex. Title IX says "silence or lack of resistance in and of itself does not demonstrate consent."

Jane Doe's memory wasn't super cloudy when it came to snorting ketamine off a Chi Phi fraternity brother's penis during the alleged sexual assault ... because two days later, she told him it was "one of the most insane/jaw dropping moments of the night."

TMZ obtained a text chain between Jonathan Newell and Jane Doe ... and on the evening of October 21, 2024, Jane tells him, "ps. i'm not sure if u remember but i did ket off your d*** at some point❓and i honestly think that was one of the most insane/jaw dropping moments of the night."

Jonathan -- a defendant in Jane Doe's lawsuit -- responds ... "I have no memory of that last part 😭"

John Paris has entered rehabilitation after spending more than two months in a San Francisco hospital following a serious medical emergency ... and the band’s twice-postponed concert with Lionel Richie has now been canceled.

According to a GoFundMe, the Earth, Wind & Fire drummer suffered a spinal cord injury and recently left the hospital to begin the next phase of his recovery. His family says he faces a long road toward regaining his independence and returning home.

Paris and his wife, musician Kathy Merrick, are also dealing with significant financial strain ... as they did not have medical insurance when the emergency happened. Friends have organized a GoFundMe campaign to help with his medical and living expenses, raising nearly $98K toward a $100K goal.

WWE Superstar LA Knight has spent 20 years in professional wrestling ... but he still hasn't captured a WWE world championship, and he admits Saturday's match against Roman Reigns could potentially be his last shot.

Knight joined TMZ’s “Inside the Ring” Podcast ahead of "WWE Money in the Bank" ... and told us even he’s wondered what happens if he comes up short again.

“I’ve probably kind of framed it that way a little bit because it just feels like ... is it my last one ever? I don’t know,” Knight said. “It could be, who knows?”

Matt Barnes has no doubt the Los Angeles Clippers are cursed ... and he thinks a rebrand would be a slam dunk for the NBA franchise.

We got the former NBA baller at the 6th Annual Celebrity Softball Charity Game hosted by retired MLB player Brandon Watson ... and he told us the Clippers need to change their name to reverse their fortunes.

Along with Meagan Good, Jonathan Majors, Glen "Big Baby" Davis, Paul Pierce, Amber Rose, Terence Crawford & more, Matt was out taking hacks and spitting facts ... and he told us he believes the Clippers curse is very real.

Kimberly Guilfoyle is a "grifter" who is all sizzle and no steak ... at least according to the Donald Trump donor who says she asked him to secretly pay off her six-figure American Express bill.  

Former Kentucky congressional candidate Eric Deters joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday, and we asked him about this week's bombshell story in The Wall Street Journal ... and he told us Kimberly absolutely asked him to wire $100,000 to her AmEx account before her July 2025 confirmation hearing to become the U.S. ambassador to Greece.

Eric says he was throwing big money around the Trump world because Kimberly promised to help get Trump administration officials to extradite an Ohio doctor who fled to Pakistan after allegedly performing unnecessary spine surgeries on hundreds of unsuspecting victims and being charged with defrauding insurers.

Dakota Harper and his girlfriend, Felicity Eatmon, couldn't keep their hands off each other during a storm warning in West Virginia ... weeks before they were arrested for arson.

We've obtained video from the Hampton Inn in Charleston, West Virginia, from August 16 during the couple's four-night stay ... which was anything but drama-free.

Our sources say there was a tornado watch in the area ... which caused Felicity to become very obsessed -- freaking out while kneeling in the hotel lobby.

Jeremy Allen White and Lulu Tenney are shamelessly flaunting their steamy new romance ... holding hands while walking through a park in New York City.

The pair were seen hand-in-hand Wednesday afternoon before taking a seat on a park bench and cuddling up. He smoked and put his hands all over her bare legs.

Jeremy looked relaxed in a black sweater and faded blue jeans ... while Lulu wore a navy blue jacket and shorts.

C.W. Morgan, famous for playing Ghostface killer Billy Loomis' father in "Scream," is dead ... TMZ has learned.

Medical Examiner records seen by TMZ show the actor died August 30 in Los Angeles County. His cause and manner of death are unclear ... but the records indicate he died in a bathroom.

An LAPD spokesperson tells TMZ ... officers responded to a call for a death investigation and the death appears to have been from natural causes. An LAFD spokesperson tells us they received a call for an unconscious adult male. Morgan was not transported because the incident became a coroner’s case.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' office is outraged over the infamous "trash house" ... after the property once again became buried in garbage and debris.

A spokesperson for the Mayor tells TMZ ... "It is outrageous that the owner of this private property has once again allowed the conditions to disintegrate and neighbors are forced to live near this mess. The Mayor's Office, in coordination with the Council Office and multiple City Departments, has cleaned up this health and safety hazard on more than one occasion."

The spokesperson says the criminal case against the property owner remains ongoing as the court considers appointing a conservator. The Mayor is urging the L.A. County Department of Mental Health to support the appointment, which would create a responsible party to ensure the property does not deteriorate again.

Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn is settling in to his new digs in a state prison after being convicted of murdering his wife ... and we have the first look at his first mugshot.

Caleb is wearing a white shirt and an blue prison jumpsuit in the photo ... with a stone cold look on his face as he poses in front of a yellow background.

As you know, Caleb was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn.

10/9 11:11 AM PT -- A rep for Max tells TMZ ... "Max made a left turn without realizing that turns were prohibited at that location. The incident was a mistake, and he received a citation."

Demi Lovato's ex Max Ehrich is getting super familiar with Florida law enforcement... because just weeks after being arrested for nitrous oxide possession, he was cited for driving the wrong way down a divided highway.

The singer and actor was cited just after 9 AM on September 30 after cops claimed he was driving his 2020 white BMW the wrong way down a divided highway in Port St. Lucie.

This traffic violation came about a month after cops arrested Max for possession of nitrous oxide on August 25 in Florida.