Luigi Mangione Prosecution Accused of Violating Federal Law

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8/8 9:38 AM PT -- Prosecutors just responded to Luigi Mangione's defense team and they say they did nothing wrong.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, prosecutors say they issued a valid subpoena to Aetna for account numbers and dates of when Luigi received coverage and Aetna made an administrative mistake and seemingly provided materials outside of the scope of the subpoena.

Prosecutors say they identified the error, notified the court and Luigi's defense and then deleted their copy of said materials.

Luigi Mangione's lawyers are accusing the prosecution of cheating to obtain confidential information about him ... specifically claiming they violated federal law through a recent subpoena.

The defense team -- led by Karen Friedman Agnifilo -- sent a letter to the judge Thursday in which they claim prosecutors partially reviewed documents about Luigi's medical care that are supposed to be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Mangione's side says prosecutors created a fraudulent subpoena to obtain the health information ... circumventing the rules by telling the health insurance company Aetna they could send the docs right to them.

Denise Richards Moment Estranged Hubby Served TRO Shocked & Shirtless!!!

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Aaron Phypers just got hit with some explosive claims from estranged wife Denise Richards -- and TMZ’s got the exact moment he was served with a temporary domestic violence restraining order.

Catch the shots -- Aaron was shirtless outside his Calabasas pad, mid-phone call, when someone rolled up and slapped him with the papers ... and yeah, you can tell he was not ready for it.

Even after getting served, Aaron kept the phone glued to his ear ... clearly trying to process the bombshell as he skimmed through the paperwork.

Denise Richards' Ex I Was Never Physically or Emotionally Abusive!!!

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Denise Richards' estranged husband is firing off about the alleged abuse of which she's accusing him ... denying all wrongdoing in an emphatic response.

Aaron Phypers released a statement to TMZ on Thursday ... claiming he never physically or emotionally abused Denise, or anyone else for that matter. He calls the accusations against him "false and deeply hurtful."

While Phypers admits he and Richards had their share of challenges, he says it never involved abuse ... and, he always approached his marriage with "love, patience, and respect."

Kohberger Victim's Family We Need All Docs, Judge ... Gag Order Just 'CYA' for Prosecution Blunders!!!

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The Idaho judge overseeing the Bryan Kohberger quadruple murder case has lifted the gag order ... but one victim's family says that's not enough -- calling for every single case document to be immediately unsealed.

Here's the deal ... on Thursday Judge Steven Hippler lifted the gag order -- allowing prosecutors to talk to media about the case -- but refused to release case docs, including evidence critical to the case. He may do that in the future.

Steve Goncalves, Kaylee's dad, blasted the judge's inaction as complete BS -- telling TMZ ... the victims' families need to have access to every piece of info to properly address "the monster" Kohberger at sentencing.

Raymond Boodarian Double Murder Suspect Has A Troubling Background

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The brutal murders of Robin Kaye, a music supervisor on "American Idol," and her husband, musician Thomas DeLuca, at their home in Encino earlier this week sent shockwaves through Los Angeles.

We've learned the suspect, Raymond Boodarian, has a troubled background ... the 22-year-old man was arrested this week on suspicion of committing the grisly murders.

We're going to take a look at the disturbing allegations surrounding his past, as well as the events that led up to his arrest.

Boodarian Allegedly Had Issues With Substance Abuse

Boodarian allegedly had a history of substance abuse issues leading up to the murders, frequently associating with other users, according to the New York Post.

The murder suspect reportedly brought other users around his residence in Reseda, a neighborhood in L.A. -- one neighbor claimed the visits left other residents "frightened."

The same individual reportedly said Boodarian's alleged drug usage resulted in "a lot of problems," which other neighbors complained about.

Another of Boodarian's neighbors spoke to Fox News and claimed he was "on and off medication" ... another stated he would "be taken away for a couple of months" before being returned to his residence.

He Was Arrested Several Times

Boodarian's behavior reportedly landed him in trouble with authorities, and he racked up a list of alleged criminal offenses over the years, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Court records show he'd been charged with brandishing a knife, threatening to commit a crime with the intent to terrorize, and battery.

But the charges were eventually dismissed after he went through hearings related to establishing a conservatorship, as well as his mental competency.

Boodarian subsequently underwent a mental health evaluation and was ultimately placed under a conservatorship, according to NBC 4.

Boodarian Was Arrested A Day After Police Discovered The Murders

The bodies of Kaye and DeLuca were discovered Monday at their tightly secured home after LAPD officers arrived to perform a welfare check.

Police went to the couple's residence the previous Thursday in response to a call about a potential break-in ... and although cops showed up to check out the scene, they left after searching the property.

Our law enforcement sources told us the couple's bodies were found in separate rooms, and they both had been shot in the head.

Boodarian is believed to have entered the house through an unlocked door on Thursday afternoon last week ... Kaye and DeLuca returned to their house shortly afterward and discovered him inside, which allegedly led to a confrontation that resulted in both of them being shot.

Boodarian was arrested at his residence after police found fingerprints at the scene that allegedly match his -- his prints had been entered in the LAPD's database after he was arrested on battery charges in 2024.

Surveillance video from the home also helped identify Boodarian, according to police, in addition to the fingerprints.

'16 & Pregnant' Star Whitney Purvis Granted $15K Bond After Arrest for Involuntary Manslaughter

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It's Whitney Purvis' lucky day ... 'cause she was just granted a $15,000 bond that can cut her loose from her Georgia jail cell after being arrested for involuntary manslaughter earlier this month, TMZ has learned.

It's not clear if she's yet satisfied the bond ... but if she's got $15K to spare, she'll be out of the slammer in no time.

Of course, the "16 and Pregnant" star's got a whole laundry list of requirements she must meet to stay out of trouble ... including keeping a 7 PM to 7 AM curfew, and having no contact with the victim's family, according to a court order obtained by TMZ.

Diddy Trial Take A Hike, Comey ... Lead Prosecutor Fired After Controversial Verdict

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Diddy's controversial verdict may have cost the lead prosecutor in the case her job ... 'cause a new report indicates Maurene Comey has been fired ... TMZ has confirmed.

Law enforcement sources tell us the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey was let go from her job as a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday.

The report hinges on two sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity since they weren't allowed to publicly reveal the news. We've reached out to the U.S. Attorney's Office for more info.

Blake Lively Deposition Postponed ... Rescheduled for July 31

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Blake Lively’s highly anticipated deposition in her legal fight with Justin Baldoni has been pushed back ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the proceedings will now take place on July 31 ... and sources with direct knowledge tell us it was a mutual decision.

Our sources say the depo was postponed because Jed Wallace -- a social media guru -- was dismissed from the lawsuit due to jurisdictional reasons. He was dismissed without prejudice, so Lively can refile if she chooses to do so.

Perry Farrell Two Can Play This Legal Game, Dave ... I Didn't Sucker Punch You!!!

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Perry Farrell's ready to go to legal war with the rest of Jane's Addiction ... filing a lawsuit against them hours after Dave Navarro and co. filed their own.

The singer-songwriter filed the suit Wednesday ... going after Dave, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery in connection to the brawl that took place onstage in September 2024.

Farrell's accusing Navarro, Perkins and Avery of harassing and bullying him for years ... playing their music so loud that he could hardly hear himself sing.

Skai Jackson's Baby Daddy Deondre Burgin Arrested, Again ... While Soaping Up Car!!!

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More legal woes are bubbling for Skai Jackson’s baby daddy Deondre Burgin ... 'cause TMZ has learned he's been arrested again -- this time for a warrant while washing a car he should not have been driving!

Here's the scoop ... Deondre was giving his vehicle a good ol’ scrub-down at a Kentucky gas station on July 14 when police drove by and apparently ran his license plate -- which is something cops often do in Kenton County, KY, according to a rep for the Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney's Office.

The spokesperson tells us the plate check revealed Deondre has an active warrant out of Hamilton County, Ohio, so the police busted him.

Dave Navarro Sues Perry Farrell For Assault, Battery ... Perry Fires Back!!!

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1:30 PM PT -- Perry Farrell's legal team tells TMZ ... “This is yet another clear example of the group uniting to isolate and bully frontman Perry Farrell. The timing of this baseless lawsuit is no coincidence—it was filed only after they caught wind of legal action coming from our side. It’s a transparent attempt to control the narrative and present themselves as the so-called ‘good guys’—a move that’s both typical and predictable."

They continue, "Just like when they released a defamatory and entirely unfounded statement about Perry’s mental health and unilaterally canceled the remaining tour dates without his input, they’re once again scrambling to get ahead of the truth in a desperate effort to save face.”

Dave Navarro is suing Perry Farrell for assault and battery ... and his fellow Jane's Addiction members are also jumping on the lawsuit -- demanding millions from the lead singer.

Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins filed a lawsuit against Farrell Wednesday over a fight that went down onstage in September 2024 ... which they say derailed their North American tour and planned album afterward.

Remember ... we obtained video from a show on September 13, 2024, where Farrell and Navarro got into each other's faces and began shoving one another.

'American Idol' Murder Fingerprint Linked Arrested Suspect to Double Murder

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The alleged murderer of "American Idol" Music Supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, left forensic evidence behind that directly led to his arrest ... sources with knowledge tell TMZ.

The LAPD arrested 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, and our sources say the key piece of evidence linking him to the crime is fingerprints ... cops were able to lift fingerprints from the crime scene.

Authorities were able to match the prints to Boodarian because his prints were in the LAPD's database. Boodarian had been arrested on 3 separate criminal battery cases in 2024, and protocol is to get fingerprints upon arrest.

'X-Men' Star Shawn Ashmore Finally Free to Speak on Loss of Friend ... Murdered By Sam Haskell IV

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Shawn Ashmore and his wife Dana are speaking out on the horrific 2023 murder of their friend Mei Li Haskell ... finally feeling some sense of closure after the suspect, Sam Haskell IV -- the son of legendary TV agent Sam Haskell -- died by suicide and spared them the agony of a trial.

The "X-Men" star and his wife tell TMZ in a statement ... "Our hearts are heavy, but we feel some small sense of peace knowing there is finally a bit of closure. We are mourning the loss of an extraordinary mother, someone who poured her entire heart into her three boys and never stopped putting them first."

The couple was not allowed to speak out about the case until now ... because they were working alongside authorities as a representative for their close family friend.

Columbus Short Divorce Incoming ... After Dueling Domestic Violence Claims

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Columbus Short and his wife Aida are hurtling towards a divorce after they separately filed legal docs accusing the other of domestic violence ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell us Columbus is telling people close to him that he's going to be filing for divorce ... because he feels there's no going back after the latest batch of alarming allegations.

We broke the stories ... Columbus secured a temporary restraining order against Aida last week after claiming she kicked and threw a 10-week-old puppy, before busting his eye open and drawing blood, leading to her arrest. Aida then filed for her own TRO, claiming Columbus choked her ... and she included alleged injury photos in her filing.

Pennsylvania Cops Pummel Suspect on Camera ... Officers on Duty as Incident Under Review

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Police in a small town in Pennsylvania can apparently punch a suspect multiple times on camera and keep on working like nothing happened ... because that's what's playing out right now in Meadville.

Here's the deal ... a few officers from the Meadville Police Department got into a violent altercation with a man they were trying to arrest -- and the brutal interaction was caught on camera, prompting a use of force review.

Meadville City Manager Maryann Menanno tells TMZ ... the officers involved were NOT suspended and are still on active duty as normal.

Diddy Starts Dom. Violence, Drug Programs in Prison ... All About Redemption

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Diddy is already attempting to rehabilitate himself -- he's enrolling in self-improvement programs while in federal lockup to address his drug use and violence against women.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... Diddy is in the STOP Program, a course the feds offer inmates focused on preventing sexual assault, domestic and dating violence.

We're also told he is undergoing therapy, and is in the Dr. Harry K. Wexler drug abuse program.