Legal

Benzino was hospitalized in Georgia this week, after allegedly being hit by a car during an altercation with his ex-fiancée, Althea Eaton ... who he claims tried to kidnap their son after school -- but Althea tells us it's all BS.

The former "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star tells TMZ ... Althea showed up at his home Wednesday afternoon with her friend, Crime Mob rapper Diamond ... and he claims they tried to snatch Zino -- his son with Althea -- when the boy got off the bus.

Benzino says Diamond was driving, and as she and Althea drove off, he says he was side-swiped ... knocking him to the ground. He says police eventually pulled them over, and Child Protective Services retrieved Zino and returned him to Benzino.

Benzino tells us cops were actually the ones who called for an ambulance, and he was transported to a hospital. He says he hit his arm and head on the car ... and his back is all messed up.

Nicki Minaj has been dumped by her lawyer handling one of her cases due to a “communication breakdown” as she faces a $10 million lawsuit ... this according to new legal docs.

The rapper’s attorney Matthew Abbott filed court docs asking to withdraw from representing Nicki in a lawsuit brought by a fan named Tameer Peak.

Tameer has sued Nicki before, claiming she falsely accused him of criminal conduct and stalking in September 2025, and for slander in August 2024.

Jonathan Majors is back on a film set more than two years after pleading guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari ... though it's not exactly a mainstream Hollywood production.

The actor who once worked in Marvel flicks is shooting a new untitled action movie in South Carolina for The Daily Wire ... the conservative media company founded by Ben Shapiro and film producer Jeremy Boreing.

The other actors in the movie and the plot are being kept under wraps ... but the flick is supposed to be in the vein "Red Dawn" and "Toy Soldiers" -- two movies about groups of teenagers fighting off invaders.

Here's the first look at Hillary Clinton testifying under oath about Jeffrey Epstein ... in a photo that's been leaked from inside the room.

The image -- posted on social media by conservative political commentator and podcaster Benny Johnson -- shows Hillary seated at a table in a blue suit.

Hillary is sitting between a couple people, and there's a huge jug of water and some glasses in front of her.

Johnson says the photo was sent to him by Republican Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert ... and the photograph was discussed outside -- where Bill Clinton's advisor told the press the hearing briefly paused to address the photo leak, which he said is "against chamber rules."

A judge absolutely tore into Shia LaBeouf in court today for his alleged copious use of the homophobic F-word during the actor's recent brouhaha in New Orleans ... and ordered him to participate in weekly drug tests.

In court Thursday, a judge determined Shia was not taking his addiction seriously and, by using a homophobic slur, he'd threatened the safety of a marginalized community that has gone through "so much terror already."

As you know ... Shia has been charged with 2 counts of simple battery after he allegedly punched a bar worker, sparking a street melee that ended with Shia in handcuffs last week.

Denise Richards was camera-ready and serving full glam today ... so much so, you’d think she was headed to a premiere -- not a courtroom showdown with estranged hubby Aaron Phypers!

Take a look -- Denise rolled up to L.A.’s Stanley Mosk Courthouse Thursday in a head-to-toe black slay ... fitted top, leather skirt, peep-toe heels, oversized shades, sleek hair and that megawatt smile -- making it loud and clear she's dressing for victory.

Aaron showed up separately ... way less smiley, all business. And he’s got plenty on the line -- he’s asking the judge to order Denise to cough up spousal support ASAP ... even as he’s dealing with a domestic violence arrest and a pending criminal case.

He’s also claiming he deserves roughly 50% of Denise's OnlyFans earnings because he says he shot the content. Denise isn’t having it -- alleging he committed domestic violence -- and she says there’s no universe where she should be writing him checks.

Hillary Clinton says she does "not recall ever encountering" Jeffrey Epstein ... and she says the House Oversight Committee is using her to "distract attention from President Trump's actions."

The former Secretary of State is testifying right now at a building in Upstate New York, near where the Clintons have a house.

Hillary reportedly blasted the committee in her opening statement, according to Fox News, saying ... "A committee endeavoring to stop human trafficking would seek to understand what specific steps are needed to fix a system that allowed Epstein to get away with his crimes in 2008."

Captain Sandy Yawn steered herself straight into a courtroom showdown ... accusing a contractor of pocketing millions of dollars from people like her and leaving dream homes half-built.

The "Below Deck" boss showed up in a St. Johns County, Florida courtroom Tuesday and went face-to-face with Spencer Calvert, the ex-Pineapple Corp. owner, in a victim impact statement ... telling him point-blank he had wrecked her financially.

Sandy didn't hold back ... she said while he was still chilling in his big home, others like her were left scrambling to pick up the pieces.

Calvert had taken a plea deal ... but that deal was rejected this week following objections from alleged victims in court.

Corey Feldman and Courtney Feldman's marriage is officially over ... after a Los Angeles judge signed off on their divorce agreement Wednesday -- but the actor ain't getting away scot-free.

Per Corey and Courtney's divorce agreement, the "Gremlins" star must pay his former wife a $100,000 lump sum for spousal support ... with the first $10K payment being made within five days of executing the agreement, and then another $10K every two months until the full amount is paid off.

He's also responsible for debt to the IRS from 2021, which -- according to the docs -- he's "been paying down."

But, he is also leaving the marriage with a 2016 BMW, a 2021 Mercedes Benz, a 2013 Coachmen Mirada, 5 shares of Tesla Stock, and his Michael Jackson collectables.

A Los Angeles judge denied a restraining order petition filed against Jada Pinkett Smith by Will Smith’s alleged friend ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the case brought by Bilaal Salaam was thrown out of court after Jada and Bilaal both testified.

The judge found Bilaal did not provide enough evidence to be granted a permanent restraining order prohibiting Jada from coming within 100 yards of him. The case was dismissed.

Aaron Carter’s mom is embroiled in a legal battle with the late pop star’s ex-fiancée, Melanie Martin, over what she claims are "illegal withdrawals" from his accounts ... TMZ has learned.

Jane Schneck filed court docs opposing the final accounting for Aaron’s estate. She said she had various issues with the accounting report submitted by the court-appointed estate administrator.

In her filing, Jane said she believed Aaron’s name, image and likeness were worth more than listed. Aaron died on November 5, 2022.

4:27 PM PT -- A representative for Crispin Glover tells us ... "Mr. Glover denies these baseless allegations in the strongest possible terms."

The rep claims ... "The reality is that on March 2, 2024, Mr. Glover was the victim of an unprovoked felony assault by Jane Doe at his Los Angeles residence.  Mr. Glover called LAPD, which came to the scene, investigated, and arrested Jane Doe.  These facts are documented by law enforcement records and by the restraining order filed by Mr. Glover against Jane Doe at that time."

The statement ends with ... "Mr. Glover intends to vigorously defend himself and pursue all available relief.  He is confident the judicial process will expose this lawsuit as a meritless fabrication."

"Back To The Future" star Crispin Glover manipulated a model from the United Kingdom to be his live-in girlfriend in Los Angeles and work for him for free ... then he locked her out of his home and beat the crap out of her ... and now she says she's homeless -- this all according to a new lawsuit.

Crispin is being sued by a Jane Doe, who claims Crispin lured her from Europe to L.A. with false promises of a new life and career in Hollywood ... only for Crispin to allegedly turn out to be a violent control freak.

In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, the woman claims she met Crispin through social media in 2015 and he would persistently message her for years to come to L.A.. According to the woman, he made strange advances ... and when they met in person in 2023 in Dresden, Germany, she claims he showed her Nazi memorabilia from his collection.

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" alum Shannon Beador’s ex-husband David Beador is once again staring down divorce papers ... 'cause his current wife has filed -- and it's the fifth time between the two.

TMZ obtained the docs, showing Lesley Beador has officially pulled the plug on their marriage. She's asking for legal and physical custody of their 5-year-old daughter, Anna Love Beador ... but she does check the box for David to be granted visitation.

Lesley is also seeking spousal support ... and wants the court to block any spousal support award to David.

A woman who claims to have been attending service during the Minnesota church protest covered by Don Lemon last month is now suing Lemon and other protesters, saying she suffered severe emotional distress as a result of the incident.

In court documents, obtained by TMZ, Ann Doucette claims she was attending a worship service at The Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 18 ... when she alleges Don and others "unlawfully interfered" with her ability to "freely exercise her religion in a private place of worship."

Remember ... the demonstration was held in the wake of Renee Good's death and was meant to confront the Cities Church pastor David Easterwood, who is a Minneapolis ICE official.

Doucette is suing for an unspecified amount, claiming she suffered "severe emotional distress, fear, anxiety, and trauma" as a result of the protesters' conduct.

Rob Reiner gave Jerry O'Connell his first job in "Stand By Me" ... and Jerry told us the late director's murder case is so emotional for him, he may not be able to watch the trial of Rob's son.

We caught up with Jerry in NYC, where he told us all he cares about regarding the case is the Reiner family.

He said, "The only thing I wish for is that this is not a strain on the family ... I just hope it does not become a circus."

Rosie O’Donnell’s daughter Chelsea O’Donnell was accused of touching a man’s genitals without permission, which led to her being thrown behind bars ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the report written by the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, which detailed why Chelsea’s probation was terminated in late 2025.

Rosie’s daughter was on probation for various arrests that took place in 2023 over alleged child neglect and drugs.

The Department of Corrections report says Chelsea allegedly touched a man's genitals without his permission. Authorities say Chelsea was driving a car, and the alleged victim was in the backseat on the passenger side.