Lyle Menendez Parole Denied Staying Locked Up Like Brother Erik

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Lyle Menendez got the same treatment from the parole board as his brother Erik ... his bid for freedom was just denied for 3 years!

The California Board of Parole handed down its decision Friday after Lyle answered hours of personal questions from various parole commissioners and a ton of his family members spoke on his behalf.

This isn't the end for Lyle, though -- he’ll be considered for an administrative review within a year, and he could be moved up to a hearing as soon as 18 months.

Bryan Kohberger Morbid Death Scene Pics From Idaho Murder House

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Bryan Kohberger left a trail of 4 bodies in the wake of his grisly murder spree ... and TMZ has now obtained new photos of the eerie crime scene.

Idaho State Police released a mountain of photos taken by investigators inside and outside the murder house in Moscow, ID, where Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were butchered by Kohberger with a k-bar knife. Besides Chapin, the rest of the victims lived inside the house, but all 4 attended the University of Idaho.

In the crime scene photos, you see footprints outside the home, handprints on windows, bloody trash, and a rogue knife on a beer pong table.

Lionel Richie Beverly Hills Pad Burglarized

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Lionel Richie almost said "hello" to an unexpected guest Friday morning ... we've learned his Beverly Hills home was burglarized by a suspected thief.

Beverly Hills Police Department tells TMZ ... officers received a radio call regarding a residential burglary just after midnight in the 90210 neighborhood, where the famed singer-songwriter owns a property.

Cops ended up arresting a man named Michael John Bond on suspicion of residential burglary ... but the District Attorney has yet to formally file a charge.

Suge Knight Erik Menendez Got Screwed By Parole Board

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Suge Knight knows A LOT about what went on behind prison walls with Erik Menendez -- the things that got the Parole Board to turn thumbs down -- and he thinks the decision is BS.

The Death Row Records founder -- who is locked up in San Diego's RJ Donovan Correctional Facility alongside the Menendez bros -- told "TMZ Live" Friday the game’s rigged ... inmates are set up to fail, so it’s no shock they shredded Erik over his past infractions.

While Erik got dragged for sneaking a phone, making calls, hustling drugs, and even dabbling in tax fraud ... Suge told us what really stings is how none of Erik’s positive rehabilitative efforts got a proper shout-out.

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Lil Nas X Cooling Cowboy Boots in Jail Over the Weekend

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Lil Nas X is still behind bars after his arrest early Thursday morning ... and now we know he's not getting out until at least Monday.

Authorities tell TMZ ... since the "Old Town Road" singer was arrested on suspicion of battery on a police officer, he needs to go before a judge to have his bail set ... and that ain't going to happen until Monday. Seems there are plenty of others in front of him also looking to bail out ... and Nas ain't cuttin' the line.

We're told this particular charge is an automatic appearance ... and he can't be issued a citation and released, like most misdemeanors ... 'cause "cited out" only applies to nonviolent offenses -- and Nas allegedly charged at police.

Bryan Kohberger's Idaho Murders Gut-Wrenching Body Cam Video Released from Crime Scene

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The shocking aftermath of Bryan Kohberger's slaughter of 4 University of Idaho and its horrible impact can now be seen by the world on newly released police bodycam footage -- and the video is just gut-wrenching.

Check it out ... it opens with one of the roommates in tears as she recalls seeing Kohberger donning a black mask while passing by her -- and even looking at her -- after he fatally stabbed Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.

The surviving roommate details seeing Kaylee -- moments before she was killed --  sprint downstairs while screaming there was an intruder inside the house. The roommate tells cops she heard the intruder tell Kaylee in a strange tone ... "You’re going to be okay. I’m going to help you."

Talia Menendez Erik Deserves to be Free ... Where's All the Support Now?!!

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Erik Menendez's daughter Talia Menendez erupted with fury after a California parole board declined to grant him parole ... and she went off on celebrities she accuses of staying silent amid her family's fight for his freedom.

Peep Talia's Instagram Story posts from Thursday night -- she threatens that Hell is "about to break loose" and calls the board "money hungry media feeding pieces of trash" after the decision was released.

She's got several slides of colorful words ... and as mentioned, goes after celebrities she accused of being "way too quiet" over Erik and brother Lyle's journey to their parole board hearings.

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Erik Menendez 'Anxious' Daughter Speaks Out ... Parole Hearing Continues

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Erik Menendez's stepdaughter Talia is speaking out amid his marathon parole hearing Thursday in California.

Talia -- who's the daughter of Erik's wife Tammi -- hopped on Instagram this afternoon to tell fans she has no update yet other than to say she's "just as anxious" as everyone else about the hearing's outcome. As you know, Erik and his brother Lyle were convicted decades ago for the shotgun murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez.

Talia is a huge advocate for Erik and Lyle and constantly writes in support of them on her Instagram account. In July, she posted about Erik's kidney stones, saying he was recovering from a 2nd surgery related to his health issue.

Donald Trump 'Yuge' Legal Win ... $500M Judgement Thrown Out!!!

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Donald Trump has nabbed a major legal victory in his "yuge" civil fraud case ... a New York appeals court has just thrown out a half-billion dollar judgment against the president.

On Thursday, the New York appeals court announced the ruling with 5 judges voting to do away with the massive judgment -- which was $355 million plus interest! In short, Trump stood to lose over $500 million ... and large parts of his business empire, but not anymore.

Why? Because the appeals court deemed the fine "excessive" ... with some of the judges noting it could've violated DT's Eighth Amendment rights -- which protects citizens from excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Diddy Prosecutors New Trial, My A**!!! Rip Mogul's Request

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Federal prosecutors are calling BS on Diddy's attempt to throw out his conviction on Mann Act charges in his criminal case.

Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York filed new legal docs Wednesday, torching Diddy's motion to get his conviction on 2 counts of the Mann Act overturned or, if not, getting a new trial.  As you know, the Mann Act prohibits the transportation of individuals across state lines for the purposes of prostitution.

Diddy's lawyers previously pointed out he made ZERO dollars off prostitution and insist the Mann Act is usually designed for going after people running sex rings.

They also say Diddy never had sex with the male sex workers, and never directly arranged for their transportation, claiming he was merely a voyeur who enjoyed recording his ex-girlfriends having sex.

Judge Frank Caprio Dead at 88 ... Judge Grabbed Social Media Attention for His Kindness

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Judge Frank Caprio -- who went viral for making compassionate decisions in his courtroom -- has died ... according to his official social media page.

A death announcement photo of the judge was shared to Instagram Wednesday afternoon ... revealing the judge died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

The caption reads ... "Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond. His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him."

Denise Richards Judge, Please Kick Aaron Outta His Home

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Denise Richards has had it up to here with Aaron Phypers ... she's asking a judge to give him and his family the boot from their house so she can get her pets and belongings -- but Phypers' camp is calling BS on her latest legal move.

The actress filed documents with the court this week, asking a judge to order her estranged husband and his family to vacate -- for 8 hours -- the house the couple once shared, so she can retrieve her dogs, clothing, and her late mother's items.

Denise says the landlord recently messaged her asking her to pay rent on the Calabasas, California property ... but Denise says she stopped making payments in January after Aaron and his family refused to move out.

Menendez Family Hopeful For Erik and Lyle's Release ... Parole Hearings Loom This Week

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The Menendez brothers' family is optimistic about their parole hearings this week ... but, they're not counting Erik and Lyle before they're released.

The Justice for Erik and Lyle Coalition -- a group made up of their family members who have advocated on their behalf publicly over the last year -- released a statement Wednesday ahead of Erik's Thursday parole hearing and Lyle's Friday hearing.

The family says they remain "cautiously optimistic" ... but, they add they know the parole process in California is grueling -- so, they aren't letting their hopes get too high. They say Erik and Lyle are ready for the scrutiny of their respective parole hearings.

Bryan Kohberger Window Of Death ... Was Killer's Face Pressed Against It?

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As if the crime scene wasn't eerie enough with 4 slaughtered college students ... Bryan Kohberger might have left a seriously creepy imprint on a window outside the murder house that fateful night.

As we reported earlier this month ... two handprints were found on the exterior glass of the window at the Moscow, Idaho home, where Kohberger fatally stabbed the University of Idaho students in November 2022.

Police snapped a photo of the window as they processed the crime scene, releasing the pic as part of a recent document dump after the case closed.

Jillian Michaels I'm Gonna Sue Netflix, Bob Harper, Dr. Huizenga Over 'Biggest Loser' Doc Caffeine Claims

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Jillian Michaels is coming out swinging -- telling TMZ the entire 'Biggest Loser' documentary is a giant lie ... and she’s already lawyering up.

The celeb trainer says she’s meeting today with powerhouse attorney Bryan Freedman to plot her next move -- which could include going after Netflix, the producer of the doc, Bob Harper, and Dr. Robert Huizenga in court.

Jillian isn’t stopping there either ... she points out Brandon Riegg -- the exec who bought the doc for Netflix -- was one of the top dogs at NBC during the last several seasons of "The Biggest Loser." Translation: he knew exactly what went down behind the scenes.

Kevin Costner Demands Dismissal Of 'Horizon' Sexual Harassment Suit ... This Is A Shake Down, Judge!!!

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Kevin Costner is demanding a judge toss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by a stunt performer who claims she was forced to participate in an unscripted and unscheduled rape scene on the set of the Western film series, "Horizon."

According to new court docs ... Costner says Devyn LaBella was happy as a clam during the film shoot he directed, and she even sent a text to a supervisor that she had a great time after the whole thing wrapped.

Per the docs ... LaBella texted, “Thank you for these wonderful weeks! I so appreciate you! I learned so much and thank you again. I’m really happy it worked out the way it did too. Have a great rest of the shoot and yes talk soon!”