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Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers' legal war is heating up ... the exes faced off in court for the actress' restraining order request hearing, nearly 2 months after she first accused him of domestic abuse ... and the fight is just getting started.

Monday's hearing was continued to next month because Aaron got a new lawyer, Michael Finley, and his attorney needs time to look over all the case details.

In the meantime, Denise gets to go back to the family house ... and Aaron's not allowed within 100 yards of the home.

Luigi Mangione has gone from getting his master's degree in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania to working as an orderly in an NYC federal lockup ... TMZ has learned.

According to new court docs, obtained by TMZ ... Luigi says he's working in his janitorial role at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits federal and state trials for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. Luigi was arrested and charged by the feds and New York state prosecutors with a slew of crimes, including murder and stalking.

In his latest federal court filing, Luigi claims he's been a model prisoner with no disciplinary record since he landed in the Big House around Christmastime last year. Luigi is asking federal prosecutors why they think his crimes are so awful that he deserves the death penalty.

Priscilla Presley's legal battle with Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko's been a bit of an ordeal, as Priscilla's former business partners have made some troubling claims about her past behavior.

The former wife of Elvis Presley's been the subject of various allegations made by both Kruse and Fialko, even as they formerly had cordial relations.

We're going to take a look at the background of Priscilla's former business partners and see what they've had to say about her over the course of their shared legal history.

Kruse is the cofounder of Kruse GWS Auctions, which she started with her husband in 2009, according to the company's official website.

The website says the company's worked with the Presley estate on several occasions.

Kruse and Presley herself have worked together for several years, and Kruse described the singer's former wife as "a wealth of experience and knowledge" when it came to Elvis' history.

Fialko's also an Elvis enthusiast, and he's a collector of his memorabilia.

Kruse and Fialko began their legal battle with Priscilla Presley in 2023, when they sued her for damages for breach of contract, according to USA Today.

The pair claimed they had "brokered" several deals to financially benefit Priscilla, who was apparently facing insolvency in 2022.

Presley eventually responded by suing Kruse and Fialko for financial elder abuse in 2024, claiming they took advantage of her and stole more than $1 million while they were associated.

She alleged Kruse, Fialko, and their associates attempted to make deals related to the estate of her late daughter Lisa Marie, who died in January 2023.

The trio's legal battle only got uglier over time, and Kruse and Fialko alleged Priscilla directed Lisa Marie's medical team to pull the plug on her daughter after LM suffered cardiac arrest in 2023 to obtain control of the Elvis Presley Estate as part of their lawsuit against her -- and they're looking to get $50 million out of her, too.

Presley's lawyer, Marty Singer, characterized the claims as part of a publicity stunt and said the allegations were made in an effort to discredit his client.

Kruse and Fialko amended their lawsuit in September 2025 to include new claims regarding Presley's treatment of her late husband, and they alleged she placed financial pressure on him just a few months before he died.

Jon Reep -- the 2007 winner of "Last Comic Standing" -- ain't making people laugh anymore, 'cause he's been arrested on child porn charges in North Carolina ... TMZ has learned.

The scruffy comedian was busted Friday by the Hickory PD after a grand jury handed down a felony indictment charging him with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and 9 counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. All of the state charges are related to child pornography.

Elvis Presley was Priscilla Presley's "first victim" ... at least according to her former business partners, who sued her for $50 million and previously claimed Priscilla took Lisa Marie Presley off life support when her heart stopped ... but Priscilla vehemently denies the claims.

Elvis' ex-wife is locked in a bitter legal feud with Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko ... and they just amended their lawsuit against Priscilla with some explosive claims ... namely, that she is responsible for Elvis' death.

In the amended complaint, obtained by TMZ, Kruse and Fialko claim Priscilla pressured Elvis to his death when she placed a lien on Graceland.

Andrew Tate is being ordered to stay the hell away from the ex-girlfriend accusing him of sexual assault and abuse ... but the restrictions don't seem to bother him.

Lawyers for Andrew and his ex, model Bri Stern, were in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday where a judge signed a restraining order that bars Tate from contacting Stern or getting within 100 yards of her.

According to court docs, Andrew and Bri agreed to the terms of the restraining order, which will be in place for the next 3 years.

Amanda Knox thinks her infamous murder case over in Italy is all one big joke ... at least if you listen to her new standup routine.

Foxy Knoxy poked fun at her Italian nightmare during a recent gig at the Tacoma Comedy Club in Washington ... joking that motherhood is a lot harder than being locked up in an Italian jail.

As you know ... Amanda was a Seattle college student studying abroad in 2007 when she and her Italian boyfriend of a week were thrown behind bars for the rape and murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher.

Jake and Rebecca Haro -- the parents of missing 7-month-old baby Emmanuel Haro -- have pleaded not guilty to murder.

The controversial couple -- who authorities believe are responsible for the disappearance and death of little Emmanuel -- arrived at the Riverside, California courthouse separately Thursday to be formally charged with murder and filing a false police report.

Both Jake and Rebecca pleaded not guilty to murder with malice Thursday. They're held on $1 million bond each ... their next hearing is scheduled for Sept. 16.

1:50 PM PT -- Aaron Phypers tells TMZ ... "Richards is attempting to humiliate me again, just as she did with her first ex, Charlie Sheen, six years ago today! It is the same vengeance playbook as Charlie said, 'D and her legal posse only deal in fiction. My day in court is painfully overdue. She is behaving like a coward, and the truth will prevail.' I, too, will be vindicated when the truth comes out, just as Charlie promised. Our family has been ruined by Denise's lies of promising to end a year-long affair."

Denise Richards wants her estranged husband Aaron Phypers to cut her a check for spousal support ... but it might be tough because he's already claimed he has no money coming in.

The actress just filed her response to Aaron's divorce petition ... and she's seeking spousal support from him, and seeking to prevent the court from awarding Aaron spousal support from her.

As we first reported ... Aaron filed for divorce back in July, and he said he had no income and wanted spousal support from Denise, estimating she was grossing over $250,000 a month from OnlyFans, brand deals, TV and appearances.

Luigi Mangione's slew of Chinese supporters might have been behind the shocking SHEIN ad, highlighting the suspected killer's good looks, that's gone viral ... according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation.

Our sources say Luigi's mountain of fans in China could be the motivation for the third-party vendor responsible for the flattering Luigi ad released online by SHEIN to promote the China-based company's clothing line.

And there's data to back it up, which can be found on an online dashboard -- created by a Luigi fan -- tracking how many donations and letters Mangione receives at the Metropolitan Detention Center in NYC. Luigi is awaiting federal and state trials for allegedly fatally shooting UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in Dec. 2024.

Diddy is firing back at federal prosecutors who are opposed to throwing out his conviction on Mann Act charges in his criminal case ... he says Uncle Sam is using the wrong definition of prostitution to prosecute him under the Mann Act, and says he deserves, at minimum, a new trial.

In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Diddy's legal team take shots at the feds as they try to make the case for Judge Arun Subramanian to change Diddy's Mann Act conviction to an acquittal or give him a new trial.

Diddy says prosecutors are using the modern definition of "prostitution" to apply the Mann Act, a federal law that was enacted way back in 1910 ... when it was also known as the White Slave Traffic Act.

Jay Cutler's legal troubles are piling up because the ex-NFL quarterback has been hit with a lawsuit over his 2024 DUI crash ... days after a judge sentenced him to four days behind bars.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Perry Lee -- the driver Cutler rear-ended last October -- filed suit in Tennessee on Tuesday, claiming the former Chicago Bears star was "at fault for the collision." Lee's filing claims Cutler was tailgating, not paying attention, and failed to use "reasonable and due care" while allegedly intoxicated.

Lee says the wreck left him with mounting medical bills, physical and mental suffering, and a diminished quality of life. Lee's attorneys John Morgan and Sydney Pierce tell TMZ, "Our client is a veteran who was injured in a car crash due to the alleged negligence of another driver ... His injuries cause him daily pain and have eroded his quality of life. We are seeking justice so he can get the care he needs."

Bryan Kohberger's mom flagged the news of the University of Idaho murders to her son ... weeks before he became the main suspect in the killing spree, new evidence shows.

Forensic experts spoke with NewsNation's Banfield about the shocking update, breaking down how uncovered cell phone data shows Bryan and his mother, MaryAnn Kohberger, discussed the murders ... a mere 4 days after they took place. Take that in!!!

Specifically, on Nov. 17, 2022, MaryAnn texted her son an article about the case ... which described the grisly injuries sustained by one of the victims, Xana Kernodle.

Cardi B is dancing the stress away -- with no pants on -- as she celebrates being cleared of all allegations in the assault and battery case against her.

Check out her latest social media video ... the "WAP" hitmaker is shaking what her mama gave her while teasing a new song, "Bodega Baddie." She starts the video by unbuttoning her polka dot blazer ... and even strips down to her thong to twerk for fans.

She finishes off the celebratory clip in true Cardi style -- by slapping her famous rear end and flipping off the camera with a huge smile across her face!

Cardi B can breathe easy now that she's just been found not liable of assault and battery in a civil case by a unanimous jury, and won't have to pay any damages -- and she plans to countersue anyone in the future who drop a "nefarious" lawsuit against her.

Plaintiff Emani Ellis spoke to the media afterwards and said she's not disappointed by the decision, but happy she got to have her day in court. Her lawyer says they plan to file an appeal.

Emani Ellis -- a former security guard -- sued Cardi for $24 million and alleged the "Bodak Yellow" rapper hit her, cut her face, spit on her and hurled racial slurs during a 2018 spat.

Travis Kelce popped the question to Taylor Swift last week -- instantly becoming the engagement of the year -- but now fans are wondering if the other big question has been asked yet ... yep, we’re talking about a prenup!!!

TMZ spoke exclusively with top divorce attorney Jonathan Levin to get insight into what a prenuptial agreement between one of music’s biggest stars and one of the NFL’s most marketable athletes would actually look like ... and he says he doesn't see a world where those papers go unsigned.

Attorney Levin (no relation to Harvey Levin)  tells us ... for people like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, there’s a number of things they’re going to want to cover -- a big one being the privacy factor.