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Cops say 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Dr. Wendy Osefo is lying about being the victim of a home burglary ... but a couple months after she made her report, she went on a podcast -- and doubled-down on her claims.

Wendy appeared on the "Gabbing With Gib" podcast back in September 2024 and she was asked about the alleged home burglary, which we first reported about in April 2024 ... and the clip is resurfacing now that she's been charged with fraud.

In the interview, Wendy explains why she thinks she was "targeted" by burglars.

Darius McCrary was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border in California and he's currently sitting in a San Diego jail ... and it looks like he got picked up on an out-of-state felony charge.

The "Family Matters" alum was busted Sunday by the United States Border Patrol ... according to online records.

Darius' case says this is a "fugitive arrest" and the section of the California Penal Code listed on online records applies to individuals in California who are wanted by another state for a serious crime.

Malcolm Barrett will not face charges stemming from a sexual assault allegation made late last year ... TMZ has learned.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office reviewed Barrett's case and determined criminal charges of rape of a person incapable of giving consent will not be filed against him. We're told the case is now officially closed.

TMZ broke the story in December ... a woman contacted the L.A. County Sheriff's Department claiming that after a night of drinking with Barrett, she woke up in bed to find him touching her and alleged he then had sex with her against her will.

At a Friday press conference in Tampa, Florida, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of a California man who allegedly threatened conservative commentator Benny Johnson's life.

George Isbell Jr. was reportedly arrested in San Diego Tuesday this week and was charged with mailing a threatening communication, according to Fox News.

Isbell, 69, allegedly mailed a letter to Johnson sometime around September 18. Bondi said ... "The author of this letter made it very clear that he hated Benny because of his views, and he wanted Benny dead."

Isbell allegedly made other violent statements and referenced the death of Charlie Kirk, who was killed just a few days before letter was sent, authorities said.

Johnson contacted the Tampa Police Department after receiving the letter, and the FBI helped out with the subsequent investigation.

U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Gregory Kehoe said fingerprints found on the letter implicated Isbell, Fox News reports. Isbell could face up to five years in prison if he's convicted.

Michael Lohan is a free man again ... 'cause TMZ has learned Lindsay's dad was released from jail early after serving time for violating his probation -- tied to his February arrest for allegedly beating up his ex, Kate Lohan.

A rep for the Palm Beach County Detention Center in Florida tells TMZ ... Michael was released around 1 AM on Sunday, October 5. We're told he scored early release -- 24 days off -- thanks to "gain time" earned from working inside the jail as a trustee inmate.

Lohan checked in around April and was expected to serve roughly nine months. His probation violation stemmed from the Texas arrest, where he was hit with a felony continuous violence against the family charge. That case, we're told, is still pending.

Sia's estranged husband Daniel Bernad is seeking a TON of spousal support ... asking a judge for $250,856 per month, TMZ has learned.

And that's not all ... he's also asking for Sia to contribute at least $300,000 toward his attorney's fees, and an additional $200,000 for forensic accounting fees and costs ... according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

The "Unstoppable" singer filed for divorce from Daniel in March, citing "irreconcilable differences," and he claims they spared no expense during their 26-month marriage.

A Florida man was taken into police custody last week ... and cops made a most unexpected discovery jammed all the way up his butt -- a full-size thermos! -- but that's only half the story.

TMZ has obtained exclusive 911 audio from the sh---y situation in which a caller reports there's a naked man in a restroom at a public park who had "been there all day and won't leave."

TMZ has learned sheriff's deputies showed up and found him fully clothed ... they initially gave the guy -- identified as Walter Frymire -- a break, escorting him out of the Winter Haven park with just a warning ... but later, Frymire allegedly trespassed again.

Sean "Diddy" Combs had to break some tough news to his 2-year-old daughter after a judge sentenced him to 50 months in federal prison ... and he got emotional when he had to tell her that daddy wasn't coming home as soon as his family had hoped.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ ... Diddy was talking to the mother of his youngest child, Dana Tran, on the phone after sentencing and she put their toddler daughter, Love, on the phone, and the kid asked her father when she could see him and where he was.

Diddy was at MDC Brooklyn ... and we're told he choked up when Love told him, "I miss you, Daddy." An emotional Diddy replied, "I miss you and love you very much, Love."

Demi Lovato's ex-fiancé Max Ehrich says he's going to rehab after his domestic violence arrest ... and it sounds like he needs help, based on what he's telling us about the leadup to his arrest.

Max tells TMZ ... he was high and in psychosis when he had an altercation with his mom that resulted in him being hauled off to a Florida jail on a battery charge. He says his mom was trying to get him to stop huffing nitrous oxide.

The "Young and the Restless" actor says he went to Florida to stay with his parents ... after allegedly being kidnapped in Los Angeles last week by 3 gang members. He says his alleged kidnappers introduced him to nitrous, and he was high on nitrous for a week leading up to his arrest.

Law enforcement officials in Maryland are sharing the latest on the felony fraud case involving "The Real Housewives of Potomac" stars Dr. Wendy and Eddie Osefo.

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office addressed the news only hours after the Osefos were busted on 16 charges related to a burglary they reported last year at their home.

As we reported ... cops say the Osefos claimed several designer bags and jewelry had been stolen, but an investigation found Wendy purchased and returned the items before the alleged burglary.

D4vd is making some real estate moves as cops investigate the death of a 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose decomposing corpse was found in his Tesla ... he transferred two of his Texas homes to his mother.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the singer transferred the deeds to two Houston-area residences he owns under a trust to his mother.

D4vd made the changes on Sept. 18 and Sept. 22 ... and the 18th was the same day cops were called to one of his homes for a swatting incident. The caller, who was apparently using a device to mask their voice, falsely reported a shooting and a dead female victim.

David "Heavy D" Sparks -- one of the two stars of "The Diesel Brothers" -- has been released from federal custody after being arrested following a bench warrant ... TMZ has learned.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a judge ordered Sparks released from the custody of the U.S. Marshals due to an agreement made by both parties that certain information will be given to 'Utah Physicians for a Wealthy Environment' within 10 days of today's hearing.

As we reported ... Sparks was arrested and booked Tuesday morning in Salt Lake City, Utah.

"Matlock" star Leah Lewis is speaking out after her costar David Del Rio got kicked off the CBS show ... for allegedly sexually assaulting her.

The actress said, "Mom is here, we're moving forward in love and strength. I'm in good hands. Thank you to everybody for any kind of support and care. Truly, we're moving forward in strength. Key word, strength. Please, let that be the take away."

A source with direct knowledge told TMZ ... David was escorted off the Paramount lot last week as soon as the allegations were reported.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia.

James has been charged with two felony counts -- bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution, according to CNN.

The allegations against James began circulating in April, when Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte referred her to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for prosecution.

Bondi later appointed a "special attorney" to investigate the allegations against James.

James led a successful civil fraud case against President Donald Trump before he started his second presidential term.

The case against James stalled in September when federal prosecutors concluded they didn't have enough evidence to land a conviction if they went to trial, reports NBC News.

Trump subsequently appointed Lindsey Halligan, who joined his legal team in 2022, to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, even though her background is primarily in insurance law.

Crazy new details in the arrest of Demi Lovato's ex-fiancé Max Ehrich have surfaced ... and the dude is being accused of roughing up his mom while abusing nitrous oxide, according to a police report.

The report says cops received a domestic violence call Tuesday night from someone who claimed Ehrich was live streaming himself beating on his mother. Police say they responded to the Florida home Ehrich shares with his mom, who officers found at a neighbor's residence after an altercation with Max.

Wendy Williams' ex-husband needs to go back to the drawing board if he wants to take legal action over her guardianship ... because a judge just tossed a lawsuit he tried to file on her behalf.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge just denied Kevin Hunter's motion to proceed with the suit as a so-called "friend" of Wendy's ... but he did leave Kevin an opening to refile the case.

Wendy called in during Thursday's "TMZ Live Stream" ... sharing her thoughts about the suit being thrown out, and also how she's got no clue how much money she has in the bank.