Legal

Taylor Frankie Paul's future on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" remains intact ... 'cause Hulu is still firmly behind her, despite tons of legal drama ... TMZ has learned.

A Hulu source tells TMZ ... the streamer remains fully supportive of Taylor and expects her to continue participating in the hit reality series ... a clear vote of confidence as she continues her journey both personally and professionally.

A source close to Taylor echoes that sentiment, telling us Hulu has worked with the MomTok star for four years and knows "her heart and what she stands for."

Jen Shah is officially done serving her federal prison sentence … and the former "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star says she's ready to start a new chapter.

Jen told The Hollywood Reporter that Friday marks the official end of her sentence for her role in a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme.

She says ... "I made decisions that had serious consequences, and I accept those consequences."

Jen also says she's spent years reflecting on the people she trusted, the red flags she ignored and the moments when she should have listened to her instincts.

Brittany Cartwright is going after Jax Taylor's jugular in their divorce case, filing a domestic violence temporary restraining order in which she claims Jax threatened to "gut" her "like a f***en fish" and physically attacked her, according to new court documents.

The restraining order, obtained by TMZ, was filed Thursday in L.A. Superior Court and granted by a judge, who ordered Jax to stay 100 yards away from Brittany. Brittany also requested sole custody of their 5-year-old son Cruz, but the judge denied the request pending a court hearing.

Brittany also filed a declaration laying out a pattern of abuse she allegedly suffered at the hands of Jax over the last decade. In court docs, Brittany says Jax exhibited "coercive control, financial abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, gaslighting and even physical violence perpetrated upon me."

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor look like they are having some very heated arguments as their bitter divorce drags on ... at least according to a series of texts and emails she submitted in court.

TMZ obtained the alleged texts Brittany filed as court exhibits in her restraining order petition ... Brittany says the messages were sent after Jax showed up at her home to pick up their son Cruz and caused a scene.

The following day, Brittany says she sent a message, dated July 15, 2026, reading, "You have been warned I will call police for trespassing and again my son is signed up for camp and going to we rock the spectrum. YOU ARE NOT MY BOSS. Grow up and leave me alone you are sick and will never change."

This prompted Jax to reply, "Are you threatening me that sounds like a threat."

Andrew Tate's girlfriend testified Thursday in his federal sex trafficking case in Miami, but she was not pregnant with his child, contrary to reports -- and she has suffered past miscarriages as the couple tries to expand their family, according to his lawyer.

Tate's attorney, Joseph McBride, tells TMZ ... the media got it all wrong when they reported that Tate's girlfriend of 6 years, Natasha Sesay, was pregnant with their second child while testifying Thursday at Andrew's federal bail hearing in an effort to get him released on bond.

McBride says the two are expecting their second child via surrogacy because they've been trying to have kids together for some time ... going with a surrogate after Natasha suffered "brutal miscarriages."

Sunny Hostin's legal skills helped put her son on the right track to dismiss his trespassing case in New York ... he completed a diversion program, and now his case is being resolved.

TMZ has learned the citation against Gabriel Hostin is being dismissed after he completed the Fresh Start program.

Fresh Start is a pre-arraignment diversion program providing eligible first-time, low-level offenders the opportunity to avoid criminal prosecution by completing specific requirements ... namely, a three-hour educational course, which Gabriel successfully completed.

As we reported ... Gabriel was cited June 16 over an incident with police that did not involve an arrest -- after cops accused him of trespassing on the right-of-way of the active railroad tracks.

Lindsay Clancy is "scared" and "nervous" as the jury deliberates her case ... at least according to her lawyer.

Kevin Reddington said on Thursday Lindsay is worried as the jury entered their first day of deliberations ... but he remains optimistic.

As he left court, he stated ... "I think that they have to weigh all of this evidence, and I believe that the government ultimately has not proven their case."

The jury began deliberating earlier in the day about whether or not Lindsay is criminally responsible for the deaths of her 3 kids.

Rep. Lauren Boebert's son Tyler's ex-girlfriend rushed to court, trying to get a restraining order against him ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the docs filed by an 18-year-old who claims she is the ex of 21-year-old Tyler.

She asked that Tyler be ordered to stay away from her and her home. The woman claimed Tyler was charged with child exploitation of a minor "having to do with videos he shared, I think, of me and to me of other girls."

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Kim Zolciak's boyfriend is being dragged by his estranged wife, Jillian Green, after he went to court and asked a judge to block Kim's ex, Kroy Biermann, from coming near their kids ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Jillian fired back at Kim's BF, Kyle Mowitz, who is asking the court to reactivate or install security cameras in their marital home, which Jillian lives in exclusively.

Kyle also asked the court to prohibit Kroy from coming onto the property and from having any contact with his kids. Jillian and Kroy have been hanging out while their exes date each other.

Jillian said she only met Kroy after Kyle's "notorious and publicized adulterous affair with Kim." She said Kim’s entire career is built upon publishing provocative content.

Tony Romo has been hit with three new citations over his drunk-driving arrest in Wisconsin, TMZ has learned.

Court records show the district attorney cited the ex-NFL star and current CBS Sports broadcaster for first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side, and possessing open intoxicants in his vehicle.

As we reported ... the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was pulled over by cops on July 23 for a traffic violation ... and police suspected him of driving under the influence.

Steven Tyler scored a massive win in court days before he's set to face off with his abuse accuser, Julia Holcomb, TMZ has learned.

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge sided with Steven on several issues ahead of the trial, scheduled for September 21.

Steven and Julia were in a relationship in the 70s and even got engaged at one point. Julia filed a lawsuit in 2022 claiming Steven sexually abused her when she was a teenager and he was an adult … and she wants damages for the alleged emotional distress he put her through. 

The rockstar denies all claims of wrongdoing and argues the relationship was consensual. The judge dismissed the majority of the claims in the suit. 

Lena The Plug and Adam22's fake divorce was finally thrown out of court ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the OnlyFans model filed docs asking to dismiss the case, and the clerk did just that on August 26. Lena believes the divorce was filed by a man who is being catfished by another party pretending to be her.

She told TMZ she thinks the man who filed the divorce docs believes she is in danger and being harmed by Adam22. She even gave us her side of things on "TMZ Live" back in June.

Famous Dex allegedly beat up his reality star ex-girlfriend Pam Rodriguez before his domestic violence arrest, and now a series of photos show the injuries she claims he inflicted ... TMZ has learned.

As we first reported, the rapper was taken into custody Sunday in Las Vegas after allegedly using Pam as a punching bag. Our sources say Dex and Pam live in Vegas and dated for a few weeks before they split.

We're told Pam lost a bunch of influencer gigs after the alleged incident, which hurt her bottom line. As a result, Pam launched a GoFundMe to raise money for medical bills, legal fees, and loss of income.

Wynonna Judd's daughter will apparently have to give birth while under close supervision ... because a judge denied her request for a temporary release from jail to have a C-section.

Here's the deal ... Grace Pauline Kelley filed a document last month asking for a quick trip out of jail to welcome her second child, according to Us Weekly. She pled guilty to felony driving with a suspended or revoked license back in June and received a 15-month sentence.

A Virginia judge shot down the temporary furlough ... though the docs note law enforcement will escort her to an outside hospital for a C-section on a scheduled date.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was charged with battery and criminal damage to property after his ex accused him of attacking her ... TMZ has learned.

Court docs obtained by TMZ show Wisconsin prosecutors hit Josh with two misdemeanor charges stemming from his May 23 arrest.

The paperwork revealed details from the arrest ... cops went to a home after getting a report for a disturbance between a man and a woman and were told by a man at the house that Josh's girlfriend was involved in the incident. Cops say they caught up with the girlfriend at a neighbor's house, and she told them she had a lump on her head due to Josh.

The Indiana teacher accused of orchestrating a so-called "Scream" mask gangbang sex scandal with underage students is officially divorced.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Brittany Fortinberry and her husband, Nicholas Fortinberry, finalized their divorce Monday -- more than a year after he first filed to end the marriage.

Per the settlement, Brittany will be awarded her clothes, shoes, and makeup. Her ex walked away with a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica and a Toyota 4Runner.