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The guy Alan Ritchson beat up on video tells us he dropped charges against the actor ... without any money being exchanged between them.

Ronnie Taylor -- Alan's belligerent neighbor who confronted him for tearing through their quiet neighborhood on a motorcycle -- tells TMZ he dropped charges because he had zero interest in going to court.

He says, "I was only interested in the safety of my neighborhood because he was racing through the neighborhood."

Jarvis Butts has reportedly died in prison ... just two weeks after being sentenced for killing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris.

According to Fox 2 Detroit, the Michigan Department of Corrections says Butts died on Thursday at Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center … and his death is being investigated as a suicide. Officials say the staff took “life-saving measures” that were ultimately unsuccessful.

On March 12, Butts pleaded guilty to Na’Ziyah’s murder and was sentenced to 35 to 60 years behind bars -- seen in the video above. During sentencing, the judge said … “Mr. Butts, you’re going to have many years to sit and dwell on your horrible actions.”

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Pinky Cole scored a victory in her battle to regain possession of one of her rental homes seized by a creditor ... TMZ has learned.

A hearing was held in federal bankruptcy court on Pinky’s motion for the judge to intervene and get the Georgia house back in her possession so she could rent it out for income.

As TMZ first reported, the reality star and Slutty Vegan owner rushed to court last week, claiming a creditor seized one of her rental homes and changed the locks on the 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,814-square-foot home in the city of Loganville ... despite her bankruptcy putting a pause on any collection efforts.

YNW Melly has been in jail for 7 years waiting for another trial in his Florida murder case ... and he wants out on bond pending that trial.

In court docs, obtained by TMZ, the 26-year-old rapper -- legal name Jamell Demons -- is requesting a release from custody pending trial, through his attorney Drew Findling.

The papers go in depth about the purportedly "dehumanizing" living conditions in the Broward County Jail and their impact on Melly.

According to the docs, Melly started solitary confinement way back in December 2021 on a 23 and 1 schedule -- which means Melly is locked alone in a small cell for 23 hours a day while being allowed out for 1. And he says during that 1 hour, he's not allowed to interact with other detainees.

Christian "King" Combs' L.A. residence was a target for an attempted burglary early Thursday morning ... and in dispatch audio obtained by TMZ, cops are heard rushing to the home.

According to the audio, the incident was first reported as a burglary in progress with the person who contacted authorities identifying themselves as the homeowner -- telling dispatch they were out of town at the time, but monitoring their Ring camera.

The caller -- who is identified as King Combs' girlfriend, Raven Tracy -- said suspects had attempted to break into the home ... and according to the dispatch audio, the caller's partner was inside the residence, as was as an employee who also called cops.

Shia LaBeouf has allegedly been terrorizing members of a tennis club near his home in New Orleans ... and now members are being told to steer clear of him.

TMZ obtained a notice that was sent out to membership at the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club ... and it says they are writing to inform them of ongoing disturbances involving a "new neighboring resident whose continued outbursts have affected the club environment."

Our sources tell us Shia is the resident being referenced here, and we're told he sits on his porch across the street from one of the club's exits and has random outbursts when interacting with members coming and going. And that's not all ...

Musician Seth Binzer’s family is battling over the late rock star’s estate two years after his death ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ ... the musician’s ex, Tracy Shelor, asked to be appointed administrator of Seth’s estate, which she estimated to be worth $140K, back in May 2025. Tracy had a 17-year-old son, Gage, with Seth.

Tracy said Seth -- AKA Shifty Shellshock -- died without a will and was survived by his adult son, Halo Binzer, and two younger sons ... Gage, who lived with Tracy ... and another son, Phoenix Lennard, whom Seth had with ex Jasmine Lennard.

In July 2025, Halo filed his own docs to take control of the estate, which he claimed was only worth $90,500. He later disputed claims brought by Tracy about him “somehow squandering” Seth’s royalties and hiding “personal effects under undue influence of his grandmother.”

New video shows Bryan Kohberger casually strolling into a Washington DMV to change his license plates ... just days after brutally murdering four college students.

The footage shows the mass murderer calmly making some changes to his vehicle information, which ultimately helped him fly under law enforcement's radar for a little longer. YouTube user Christy's Chaos was first to obtain the footage.

Kohberger had a car with a Pennsylvania license plate when he drove to the Moscow, Idaho home where he killed four University of Idaho students.

TMZ Sports has obtained new video from the night of Puka Nacua's biting incident, showing his accuser twerking near the passed-out NFL superstar's face -- and our sources say it happened AFTER he sank his teeth into her back.

We're told the woman in the white outfit is Madison Atiabi -- who's filed a police report, an application for a temporary restraining order, and a lawsuit following the New Year's Eve outing with the L.A. Rams wide receiver.

The vid shows Nacua fast asleep in a Sprinter van as Sexyy Red's "Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad)" blared on the sound system ... and dude looked knocked out as another woman slapped Atiabi's butt.

The 14-year-old girl accusing Joseph Duggar of sexually assaulting her in Florida reportedly told Arkansas' Tontitown police investigators about "several incidents of sexual abuse" she claims occurred during a family vacation when she was just 9.

According to People, the Jane Doe told police Joseph -- who would have been 25 at the time of the alleged incident in 2020 -- began by asking her to sit on his lap numerous times and then would cradle her with his arms.

The publication reports things took a disgusting turn once the vacation was over, when Joseph allegedly asked the child to sit next to him on the couch and covered the two of them with a blanket.

Taylor Frankie Paul appeared disoriented and confused in police body cam video from her 2023 arrest ... as she repeatedly questioned why she’s the one being taken into custody while an officer drives her to the station.

In the footage, obtained by TMZ, Taylor is heard speaking as she's sitting in the back of a Herriman Police patrol car on her way to the Utah station ... and it seems like she's struggling to understand the reasoning behind her arrest, since she's claiming her boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, threw the first shove that night.

The officer calmly explains the situation while continuing to drive, but Taylor appears unable to fully process it ... circling back with more questions as she tries to piece together what led to this moment, before her tone starts to take a turn.

Celina Powell has multiple active bench warrants in Florida for traffic violations ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the model and internet personality is tied to at least two separate cases, including driving without a valid license and a window tint violation.

The docs show Powell failed to appear for a scheduled court date on December 10, 2025. In one of the cases, the missed appearance led to a bench warrant being issued, with docs listing a $1,000 bond. There's more ...

It seems Dayton Webber -- the quadruple amputee accused of shooting a man to death earlier this week -- isn't just a fan of guns ... because a new video shows him loading up a crossbow.

The video -- posted in November 2024 -- is making the rounds online ... and shows Webber walking his followers through the process of loading up the large weapon.

Check out the clip ... Webber takes his time with the device -- using a socket wrench to adjust the crossbow's stock, turning it meticulously while balancing the crossbow on his right leg.

It’s a bad day to be Mark Zuckerberg ... Meta was just hit with a couple of huge verdicts and ordered to pay big after being found liable in two different lawsuits this week.

Tuesday, a New Mexico jury found Meta liable for failing to protect kids from sexual predators … and the company was ordered to pony up $375M in damages. Then on Wednesday, an L.A. jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a separate social media addiction trial, finding the companies designed their platforms to be addictive to young users.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued Meta back in 2023, claiming Facebook and Instagram created a “breeding ground” for predators. A Meta spokesperson said the company will be appealing the decision because they “respectfully” disagree with the ruling, CNN reports.

FKA Twigs is taking her ex Shia LaBeouf back to court ... she just filed a new lawsuit against him ... and it looks like it's all about their settlement from a previous sexual battery suit.

In new legal docs obtained by TMZ, FKA Twigs claims Shia tried to silence her with the NDA provisions in the settlement of a lawsuit she filed back in 2020.

FKA claims the NDA terms of that settlement are unlawful under California's Stand Together Against Non-Disclosure Act, which she says invalidates portions of confidentiality provisions in such settlements.

Shannen Doherty’s estate has worked out a deal with her ex-husband Kurt Iswarienko in their fight over money ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Shannen’s team and Kurt agreed to resolve their differences after months of back and forth.

The "Charmed" actress died on July 13, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Shannen and Kurt worked out a divorce settlement days before she passed.

According to the agreement, Kurt will get the Texas property on the condition he pays a lump sum payment to Shannen’s estate equal to one-half of the equity value of a Texas home.