Sidney Starr is heading back to court this week in her child molestation case ... and prosecutors are already trying to limit what can be said about the alleged victim's sexual history.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, prosecutors filed a rape shield motion Thursday in the criminal case against the "Love & Hip Hop" alum.
The motion asks the judge to keep the alleged victim's past sex life from being brought up in court, unless the law allows it.
Sidney Starr was denied bond in her child molestation and sodomy case in Georgia.
The state had recommended a no-bond status for the "Love & Hip Hop" alum, who has been charged with sodomy, sexual battery against a child under 16, and aggravated child molestation.
The alleged victim's mother spoke in court, telling the judge her son needs "intensive therapy" in order to heal from the alleged assault ... according to multiple reports.
Reality star Sidney Starr is tired of sitting behind bars ... so she's begging for the court to let her out on bond ASAP ... TMZ has learned.
Sidney filed docs claiming she's remained in custody in Georgia on sodomy and other charges since her August 2 arrest.
The 'Love & Hip Hop' star said there is no evidence she is a flight risk, nor does she have a criminal history. She says she's lived in Chicago her entire life and works in the "television industry."
Sidney asked the judge to set a reasonable bond due to her being "indigent" … claiming she cannot afford more than a "nominal bond."
Sidney Starr told police the male she went to her hotel room with told her he was an adult … and cops say a rubber fell out of her pocket during her arrest for child molestation ... TMZ has learned.
We obtained the Hapeville Police Department report from Sidney's arrest for sodomy and child molestation ... and police say an "opened condom" fell out of her clothes during a pat-down, and they found another prophylactic in her pocket.
The report notes Sidney was staying at an Embassy Suites in Georgia ... and an employee of the hotel called police to report another person had sexually assaulted a juvenile.
"Love and Hip Hop" star Sidney Starr is locked up in a special section of the Fulton County jail ... due to her identifying as a trans woman ... TMZ has learned.
Sidney was transferred to the vulnerable population unit for the LGBTQ community after she was arrested Sunday and booked for sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated sexual molestation, and sodomy. She was accused of sodomizing a juvenile at a hotel in Hapeville, Georgia, but she claimed the interaction was consensual.
A rep for the Fulton County Sheriff's Office said, "Sidney identified as someone who engages in a particular lifestyle" during the intake process, which is why jail officials placed her in the vulnerable unit.
Sidney Starris facing some very serious allegations in Georgia, where the reality TV personality has been arrested on child sex charges.
According to booking records, Sidney was taken into custody on Sunday and charged with sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation, and sodomy. She is accused of confessing to performing oral sex on a minor at an Embassy Suites in the city of Hapeville, and claimed it was consensual.
The records list the Hapeville Police Department as the arresting agency.
Sidney Starr's mom says she was blindsided by recent child sex allegations against the reality TV star ... telling TMZ this is not who her daughter is, and she fully stands behind her.
Stephanie Favors tells us the allegations are completely out of character for Sidney ... and she does not believe her daughter would engage in sexual activity with a minor.
As we reported, Sidney was arrested Sunday in Georgia and charged with sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation and sodomy. Booking records accuse her of performing oral sex on a minor at a hotel in Hapeville and confessing to the act.
She says Sidney was in town for a booking at the time of the alleged incident. Stephanie says she has not spoken with Sidney since the arrest because her daughter remains behind bars.
Sidney Starr's booking photo has been released following her arrest on child sex charges in Georgia ... and she looks none too thrilled.
The mugshot shows the "Love & Hip Hop: New York" alum staring straight into the camera with her hair pulled back while wearing a dark jumpsuit.
As we reported ... Sidney was taken into custody Sunday and charged with sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation, and sodomy.
AsianGoddessCat is taking her foot fetish content to the big leagues ... she's hard launching her OnlyFans, TMZ has learned.
The "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" star is known on social media for flaunting her feet ... but now she's putting her piggies behind a paywall.
But if you've always wondered what her feet actually feel like, now you can find out -- kind of -- because she's also selling a sex toy modelled after her own feet.
"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" alum Tommie Lee got a legal red card at a big World Cup match in Miami ... cops busted her for allegedly sneaking into the stadium to try and watch England play Norway.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrest report, obtained by TMZ, Tommie was busted without a ticket to Saturday's big match after she allegedly worked her way through a restricted area at Hard Rock Stadium.
The reality star was booked and jailed for a third-degree felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event. She pleaded not guilty.
The BET Awards brought celebs out to L.A. in droves ... and we were able to snatch one up for our TMZ After Dark Tour -- reality star Ray Cunningham.
Ray kept the vibes high while our tour bounced around to some of the hottest spots in Los Angeles ... including Saddle Ranch, where everyone got a crack at the bull ... plus the nightclub Beaches Tropicana and SweetWater WEHO -- where our group checked out a steamy live drag performance!
Check out the clip ... Ray showed off his own dance moves -- even using a stripper pole to get the whole group excited.
Former NBA Star Dwight Howard says his wife is a master of lies and manipulation ... and alleges she tricked him into marriage with false claims about her fertility ... at least according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.
Dwight filed court docs requesting a protective order against Amber -- also known by her stage name Amy Luciani -- claiming they have had a rocky relationship for years … which led to him filing for divorce.
He said Amber started a “crusade of lies and defamation” against him … costing him job opportunities. He said she is also spreading lies about him to his family, friends, and the mothers of his children.
"Love & Hip Hop: Miami" star Michael Blackson settled up with his close friend and baby mama Nadia Beddini and agreed to pay her thousands per month in child support ... TMZ has learned.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Michael will pony up $4,500 per month in support for their nearly 1-year-old son, Kweku, and pay Nadia $5K for her lawyer fees for the case.
This is a custody settlement ... meaning Michael and Nadia agreed on all the terms, and the judge signed off on the deal.
Ray J, as you know, was recently on death's door with a bunch of serious health issues — but now the R&B singer is back and stronger than ever, training his ass off for his upcoming MMA fight against Supa Hot Fire.
TMZ obtained exclusive video of Ray getting into tip-top shape with his posse, which includes a couple of hot female influencers shaking their booties as Ray is pumping iron.
As you can see ... Ray is taking this Saturday's match up very seriously as he spars with a partner and practices various takedown maneuvers and even shows how he plans to choke out Supah Hot during their fight.
"Love & Hip Hop: Miami" star Nadia Beddini ain't happy Michael Blackson labeled her as his "side chick" last year ... arguing they were fully in a relationship -- Nick Cannon-style!
ICYMI ... a pregnant Nadia joined Michael on 'Love and Hip Hop' for its 7th season -- as did his then-fiancée, Rada Darling. Michael ended up fathering a child with both women in his life just months apart ... but he swore up and down Nadia was just a side piece. She has a very different story.
Nadia says she was "blindsided and offended" by Michael’s comments, insisting their relationship wasn’t casual. She claims they were friends for years before things turned romantic -- only after he pursued her. She says he agreed to have a baby with her, too ... and even sold her a dream of buying a house and starting a business togerher.
Nadia believed Rada knew about them the entire time and thought Michael wanted a setup like Nick Cannon’s -- with several baby mamas and children. Bottom line -- she was disheartened by how she was treated and portrayed on "Love & Hip Hop"
Chris Brownand Usher are about to have fans screaming "yeah" ... because they're teaming up for a new tour!
The chart-topping singers dropped the news on social media Friday, in a flashy announcement where they zip through city streets on motorcycles ... all while feral fans are freaking out about the joint venture.
The superstars are calling it the "R&B Tour" -- a double entendre for the artists' shared music genre as well as their last names -- but there's no word yet on what the dates and venues will be.