Ohio Criminal Throat Punches Deputy After Sentencing ... Tries To Make A Run For It

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An Ohio man really screwed up a judge's sentence ... because after he received a year behind bars, he attempted an escape -- which will almost certainly land him more time in the clink.

Video of 21-year-old Timothy Reaggle is going viral online ... showing an officer walking him down a courthouse hallway in the Columbiana County Courthouse on Monday -- when he turns and sucker-punches the dude before running off.

Another angle shows him bowl over another deputy before running toward the front door ... where reports say he was ultimately nabbed -- though it took several other men and a taser to stop him.

Connecticut OnlyFans Model Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion ... Not A Model Citizen

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A Connecticut OnlyFans model probably won't be raking in much dough over the next few years ... because she'll be too busy repaying her debt to society.

Seathra Zmeena Orr -- a 39-year-old from Stamford, CT -- pled guilty Tuesday to tax evasion. Federal prosecutors allege she hasn't paid taxes in more than 4 years despite bringing in more than $3 million during that span ... including one year where she made $1.3 million.

Despite bringing in big money, the feds allege she spent nearly as much as she made living the high life ... blowing at least $1.3 million on rent, luxury vehicles and jewelry.

NBC4 Helicopter Crash Heartbreak Hits the Newsroom

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NBC4 Los Angeles started Wednesday morning with heartbreak ... mourning two of its own after the deadly NewsChopper 4 crash.

The station opened its 4 AM newscast with an emotional tribute to reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, who were killed Tuesday while on assignment.

The anchors told viewers the NBC4 family was grieving, before sharing memories of both colleagues and thanking them for their years of service.

Florida Woman Allegedly Drugged Wealthy Man, Stole $100K Rolex

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A woman who has allegedly been seducing wealthy men and drugging them to steal their expensive watches is now behind bars.

Lynda Mae Crouse was busted Friday in connection with stealing a $100,000 Rolex from a man she met at the Carousel Club in Hallandale Beach on April 12, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by TMZ. She was then booked in the Broward County jail for robbery and grand theft.

According to the affidavit, Crouse traded phone numbers with the man before she left the club and went home. Later that night, the man sent an Uber to pick up Crouse and bring her back to his place, where they had drinks.

Charlie Kirk's Family Botched Security Got Him Killed!!!

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Charlie Kirk's family is making moves to sue Utah Valley University for what they call "stunning failures and reckless decisions" regarding security and planning ... TMZ has learned.

The Kirk family has filed a notice revealing they intend to sue ... a legal step that maintains the family's statute of limitations so that they can file a lawsuit. The notice, obtained by TMZ, alleges "the UVU Parties created a foreseeable danger to Charlie."

The Kirk family attorney adds ... "Those decisions ultimately rendered Mr. Kirk helpless to the rooftop shooter in an assassination that could have been avoided had the UVU Parties only taken reasonable steps to plan and oversee a safe event, steps outlined below that have been standard practice for other universities hosting controversial speakers."

Florida Elementary School Teacher Tried to Kiss Young Girls ... Show Students Nudes

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Authorities arrested a Florida elementary school teacher Friday for allegedly showing young girls his nudes and touched them inappropriately.

According to the arrest report, former Sunset Park Elementary School teacher Cesar Oriol Cardoso allegedly showed one victim inappropriate pictures and videos ... including one of himself naked, facing a mirror with his genitals exposed.

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The report says the student alleges he also showed her a pornographic video of a young boy and an adult woman.

Amanda Knox I Know All About Guilty Vibes ... I Stand With Patrick Clancy!!!

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Amanda Knox wants people to leave Lindsay Clancy's husband, Patrick, alone ... saying she can relate to being blamed for something based on "vibes."

Amanda came to Patrick's defense from social media sleuths who believe he was involved with the murders of his 3 children in a new piece for The Free Press.

She writes that seeing the internet turn on Patrick because they didn't like how he grieved triggered her.

James Wehr Pulled Over Before Deadly Crash ... Cops Confirm He Was Driving

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James Wehr was behind the wheel of the McLaren that crashed and killed him Sunday ... and cops had actually stopped the vehicle earlier that night.

A spokesperson for the Irvine Police Department tells TMZ ... Newport Beach Police Department stopped the McLaren before the fatal crash and gave the driver a warning.

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As we previously reported, Wehr was later driving the 2019 McLaren in Irvine when it crashed shortly after midnight. The impact split the McLaren apart and caused it to burst into flames, killing him and a 22-year-old woman.

According to police, the vehicle was stopped at a red light near Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue before accelerating northbound when the light turned green. The driver then lost control, veered off the road, hit a curb, and slammed into a tree.

A.I. Ethicist Tristan Harris Egos and Money Are Driving The Bus!!!

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The A.I. arms race boils down to companies, countries, and billionaires' egos... and while that sounds like a nightmare to cynics across the globe ... there could still be reason for optimism.

A.I. ethicist Tristan Harris joined us on "TMZ Live" and we asked him why we shouldn't be cynical about CEOs of top A.I. companies suddenly sounding the alarm about their businesses, and what to make of all the doomsday scenarios.

Tristan says a bunch of new evidence and tests freaked out the CEOs and their scientists ... and he says pressure from the public and Congress could get a group of powerful men who hate losing to each other to come together for the greater good.

Stolen Tesla Suspect Drives Onto Boardwalk, Hits Woman ... Chased Down By Bystanders

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A man who allegedly stole a Tesla and hit a woman while driving on the Pacific Beach boardwalk was chased down by bystanders ... and his capture is on video.

Footage -- filmed on a bystander's glasses -- shows a man get out of the Tesla and take off running ... but the guy recording books it after him.

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The photog and a few others chase the man to a parking lot, where they pin him to the ground and keep him there until the cops arrive.

Raid on DTLA 'Stash House' Feds Find Alligator, Pounds of Fentanyl ... K-9 Collapses, Is Revived

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The feds raided a luxury apartment complex in downtown Los Angeles ... where a young couple ended up in custody after cops found pounds of fentanyl and cocaine -- and even a baby alligator, TMZ has confirmed.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Marvin Angelito and Susan Gonzalez were charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. A search warrant was executed after a sting operation where the feds purchased drugs from an associate of Marvin and Susan.

Federal agents swarmed the DTLA apartment on September 10 ... and entered to find the two suspects sleeping. A K-9 was deployed to search the apartment but "became disoriented and began to collapse due to fentanyl exposure."

The K-9 handler had to utilize Narcan to revive the police dog.

Cheerleader Mom Murder-Suicide 11-Year-Old Had Body Full of Drugs ... Suicide Notes Found

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The girl who authorities say was killed by her mother in a hotel room at a cheerleading competition had numerous drugs in her system before the apparent murder-suicide ... TMZ has learned.

TMZ obtained the Clark County Medical Examiner report for 11-year-old Addi Smith, who was allegedly killed by her mom, Tawnia McGeehan, inside their Vegas hotel room in February 2026 ... and it says Addi had a smorgasbord of substances in her system.

The medical report said Addi was found in her pajamas with a pillow covering her face. Officers believed Addi was "very medicated" before being shot by her mom. The report notes a suicide note was found at the scene.

Kash Patel Senate Hearing So, the FBI's Cool with Bestiality??? See the Bizarre Exchange

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Kash Patel is feeling the heat on Capitol Hill over the FBI removing bestiality as a disqualifier to become an agent ... a regulation that, as you can imagine, raised a bunch of eyebrows.

The FBI Director testified Tuesday at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about oversight of his agency, and when Sen. John Kennedy grilled Patel regarding the bureau’s recent policy change, things got weird.

Patel explained the previous system automatically removed any FBI candidates who'd been involved in bestiality or prostitution "on either side of it." 

Andrew Gillum Wraps Up 30-Day Rehab Stint ... After Testing Positive For Meth

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Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is making progress in his criminal case after completing a stint in a treatment center following his Alabama drug bust ... TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Andrew will be allowed to leave the Tennessee area, where his rehab was located, and go back home to Florida, where he lives with his wife and kids. 

The paperwork said Andrew will wear a GPS ankle monitor and continue to follow all other laws while out on bond in his criminal case.