'Love Island' Cashel Barnett Ex-GF Denounces Short Sex Abuse Jail Sentence
"Love Island USA" contestant Cashel Barnett got a year behind bars in Utah for getting sexually violent with his ex-girlfriend in front of their kid ... but she says the sentence feels like an "injustice."
The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office tells TMZ … Cashel has been sentenced to one year in jail with credit for time served, after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree felony forcible sexual abuse, one count of third-degree felony aggravated assault, and one count of third-degree felony domestic violence in the presence of a child. He began serving his stint in county jail on January 12.
After he completes his time behind bars, we're told Cashel will be put on probation ... and there's a protective order in place that bars him from going near his ex or their child.
DJ Mustard Will Make School Decisions for Kids in Legal Win Over Ex-Wife
Mustard is on a roll! The famous DJ and music producer just scored a big win against his ex-wife, Chanel Thierry, in their nasty custody battle ... TMZ has learned.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Mustard -- legal name Dijon McFarlane -- will be able to make final educational decisions for their 3 children until August 2026, after he complained in papers that Chanel was making disparaging comments about him online.
In the papers, the judge determined that at least some of Chanel's recent social media posts were in direct violation of a previous order to refrain from speaking in a "negative, disrespectful, or derogatory manner to or about the other parent in a child's presence or within hearing distance of the child." As a result ... Mustard has now been awarded tie-breaking authority over educational decisions concerning their kids -- Kiylan, Kauner and Kody.
Taylor Frankie Paul Allegedly Choked Dakota, Yanked Necklace Off ... 'Bachelorette' Insists She's the Victim
Taylor Frankie Paul's baby daddy, Dakota Mortensen, has a much different view of what went down between them 3 weeks ago, and believes he's the real victim ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" production tell TMZ ... Dakota and Taylor were spending time together at his place when they started fighting about Dakota's romantic past -- namely his hookup with cast member Shinia Powell.
We're told it got physical as Taylor allegedly choked Dakota and ripped his necklace off, and grabbed his throat and face ... and this happened with their son, Ever, in the room.
Jessica Alba Divorce Deal Splitting Residuals For Taylor Swift Music Video, 'The Office' With Ex Cash Warren
Jessica Alba will split half of her residuals for her work in Taylor Swift’s music video and "The Office" with her ex-husband, Cash Warren, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained the divorce settlement signed by Jessica and Cash on February 12.
The exes share three children: Honor, 17, Haven, 14, and Hayes, 7.
Per the docs, Jessica was awarded all furniture, clothing and jewelry in her possession. She will split the furniture that was in their former marital home and their art collection.
'Real Housewives of Pretoria' Star Arrested in Her Bathrobe
"The Real Housewives of Pretoria" star Melany Viljoen was cuffed in her bathrobe after allegedly shoplifting from a Florida supermarket ... and it's all captured on new body cam footage.
ICYMI ... Melany and her husband Petrus "Peet" Viljoen were booked last Wednesday after Boca Raton police say the couple stole more than $5K worth of groceries from a local Publix.
In the body cam footage -- obtained by Page Six -- of their arrests, you can see Melany answer the door of their home and get handcuffed ... while wearing only a bathrobe.
Jesse James Accused Bonnie Rotten of Striking, Biting Him ... But They're Staying Together!!!
Police believe Jesse James' wife, Bonnie Rotten -- whose real name is Alaina James -- attacked him Saturday in a fight that left him with visible injuries on his face and neck.
As we reported ... Alaina was arrested and booked into the Hays County Jail outside San Antonio, Texas on a charge of assault causing bodily injury involving a family member. But now we have all the gritty details of the shocking incident that Jesse says preceded the arrest.
In a police report obtained by TMZ, cops say Jesse accused Alaina of striking him several times in the face and biting his right thumb.
Huda Mustafa Allegedly Threatened BF's Young Son ... Baby Mama Gets Restraining Order
Big drama for Huda Mustafa ... her boyfriend Louis Russell's ex-girlfriend is seeking court-ordered protection from the "Love Island" star, alleging Huda threatened to kill herself and tried to break into her home.
Nicole Olivera beelined it to court Thursday and filed for a restraining order against Huda, who she claims threatened her and Louis' baby boy and broke into their Los Angeles building.
In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Nicole claims Huda swore on her daughter's life she was going to kill herself and then made a bunch of "terrifying" and "extremely mentally unstable" threats against herself, her daughter, and Nicole's son before showing up to Nicole's home and breaking into the building.
Mark Geragos Neo is D4vd's 'Worst Nightmare'!!!
D4vd's former good friend Neo appears to have turned against him in the Celeste Rivas death investigation, and attorney Mark Geragos tells us Neo could be D4vd's worst nightmare.
Geragos tells TMZ ... Neo likely invoked the Fifth Amendment before a grand jury and may be currently negotiating immunity in exchange for cooperating with authorities.
Jenelle Evans' Mom Barbara Not Backing Down After Jace Custody Denied
Jenelle Evans' mother, Barbara, seems like she's ready to fight tooth and nail to regain custody of her grandson, Jace ... despite a judge denying her request for emergency custody.
According to docs -- obtained by TMZ -- Barbara beelined it to court on Friday ... filing a motion seeking full custody of the 16-year-old, who is currently in a mental health treatment facility.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the motion was filed behind Jenelle's back ... and it was quickly denied.
Taylor Frankie Paul & Dakota Mortensen Custody Court Battle Blew Up Months Before
Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, were duking it out in court months before their issues led "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" producers to shut production down temporarily ... TMZ has learned.
According to online court records obtained by TMZ, Dakota went to court over custody and support of their son Ever back in June 2025. Taylor filed a response and counterclaim a couple of weeks later.
It looks like a proposed order on custody, support, and parenting time was filed in the case around September.
Georgia Teen Drove Safely As He Plowed Into And Killed Teacher, Attorney Says
The Georgia teen who avoided criminal charges after he ran over and killed a math teacher should not be criminally charged because he was driving safely, according to his lawyer.
Jayden Wallace's attorney, Graham McKinnon, tells TMZ ... Wallace, 18, was not driving his pickup truck "in a dangerous or unsafe matter" as he left the home of his "mentor," Jason Hughes, after toilet papering Hughes' property with his buddies.
As a result, McKinnon says it's not "appropriate to charge a crime" because it was a straight-up accident. Wallace was arrested and booked for vehicular homicide after the March 6 tragedy.
D4vd's Friend Neo I'm Done Talking About This Case!
Neo -- a friend of D4vd who blasted the guy on social media this week -- says he doesn't care what the public thinks of him ... and he's done commenting on the case publicly.
Neo took to Instagram Saturday to speak out in a series of fiery posts ... kicking one off by saying he knows his silence in previous months has led to a "void of information that everyone wants to fill."
However, this case isn't about him, Neo notes ... it's about getting justice for Celeste Rivas, whose mutilated body was found in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla more than 6 months ago.
'MARRIED TO MEDICINE' LIA Jones I Wanna Change Child Custody Split
"Married to Medicine: Los Angeles" star Lia Jones wants to change the child custody agreement from her nasty divorce ... and she's asking a judge to grant her more time with her kids.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Lia is asking for a 50/50 legal and physical custody arrangement with her ex-husband, Colin Dias.
Lia says Colin is financially providing for the kids but is failing to recognize their emotional needs ... and she says the relationship she has with their two kids is loving, supportive and the strongest it's ever been.
In the docs, Lia says Colin moved the kids to Lake Elsinore, CA to get away from her ... but she says she's been driving 4 hours round trip from Los Angeles several times a week to be with her kids.
She claims her son's gotten multiple detentions at school for fighting and says suicidal messages were found on his phone, which she claims his father was not aware of.
The McBee Dynasty’s Steven McBee Shut Down in Fight Over Fraud Claims While Behind Bars
The McBee Dynasty’s Steve McBee Sr., who is currently incarcerated, was shut down in his attempt to dismiss a lawsuit alleging he fraudulently transferred property to his sons to avoid a huge debt to the government ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, a federal judge denied Steve’s effort to get the civil suit brought by the U.S. government against him tossed out of court.
In this case, the government claimed that Steve was notified of an ongoing federal investigation of potential crop insurance fraud involving various farming operations owned by Steve in June 2023.
Kyrsten Sinema Boyfriend's Ex Claims Drug Abuse Amid Bitter Custody Battle
Kyrsten Sinema’s boyfriend, Matthew Ammel, is involved in a bitter court battle with his estranged wife -- and the ex claims Matthew abused narcotics and psychedelics ... TMZ has learned.
Matthew’s estranged wife, Heather Ammel, filed court docs in March 2025 seeking custody of their three kids and child support.
In seeking primary custody of the kids, she claims Matthew has a history of “uncontrolled bouts of anger" ... adding he oftentimes expresses his anger by punching the wall of their home and “breaking and destroying furniture and screaming at” Heather “in a fit of rage.”
Diddy Judge Gave Me Way Too Harsh A Sentence!!!
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are arguing his sentence is far too harsh ... accusing the judge in a new legal filing of punishing him for crimes for which he was acquitted.
The rapper's legal team filed an appeal Friday in which they point out a jury found Diddy not guilty of sex trafficking and RICO charges ... yet Diddy received a sentence his lawyers say is roughly four times higher than normal for his prostitution-related Mann Act convictions.
Diddy's lawyers blast his 50-month sentence as a "perversion of justice."