Rapper NBA YoungBoy, also known as Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was booked into the Cache County Jail in Utah on charges including possession of a dangerous weapon, identity fraud, forgery, and drug possession. The arrest followed a search warrant executed at his residence with the involvement of multiple agencies. Gaulden had previously made headlines in Utah for expressing interest in being baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had been living in Salt Lake City under house arrest as part of a legal arrangement. Despite legal troubles, he has achieved significant success in the music industry.
Elisa Jordana, a former writer for "The Howard Stern Show," was arrested after a violent livestream in which she repeatedly hit her reported boyfriend, Zscorro, and threatened to post another woman's nudes online. The incident occurred during a YouTube livestream in Palm Beach, Florida, where Jordana also discussed her past engagement to Andy Dick. She was charged with felony battery by the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office and has over 13,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.
A suspect linked to the threats that led to the cancellation of Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo has been arrested by the police, with the event originally planned for January. The suspect, a man in his early 20s, has been accused of obstructing the company's business, although his motives remain unclear. Despite the cancellation, the Splatoon and Mario Kart championships have been rescheduled for April and will be livestreamed by Nintendo.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing a $30 million lawsuit with allegations of paying women for sex and having people transport drugs for him. His homes were raided by Homeland Security in connection with a federal sex-trafficking investigation. The lawsuit also accuses Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting a man, and his chief of staff of ordering sex workers and carrying drugs for him. The complaint also implicates actor Cuba Gooding Jr. in a sexual assault.
Brendan Paul, an associate of Sean "Diddy" Combs, was arrested on felony drug charges, with allegations of being Combs' "mule" in a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit also implicates Yung Miami and others in drug trafficking and sex work for Combs. This comes after federal officials raided Combs' homes as part of a federal investigation amid lawsuits alleging sexual assault. Combs' attorney has denied the accusations, criticizing the raids as a "witch hunt."
Former Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn's husband, Christian Dumontet, was arrested twice within 36 hours following an alleged domestic-violence incident at their Los Angeles home, where he reportedly threw a glass bottle at the victim, causing injury to the victim's child. Dumontet was arrested on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon and later violated an emergency protective order obtained by Quinn. The couple's 2-year-old son was reportedly taken to the hospital, and Quinn has since left Selling Sunset after season five.
Police officers returned to Christine Quinn’s house after her husband, Christian Richard, was released from custody following his arrest for domestic violence. The drama continued as police swarmed the residence for a "building search," although Quinn did not make the call. Richard allegedly threw a glass bottle at Quinn but accidentally hit their 2-year-old son, leading to his arrest. Quinn and her son have moved to a safe location, and police have concluded that her home is "safe" after the incident.
Hailey Bieber's older sister Alaia Baldwin Aronow was arrested for assault and battery following an incident at a club in Savannah, Georgia. The police report detailed her alleged interactions with club employees, including throwing a used tampon at a bartender and assaulting bouncers. The arrest comes shortly after her father, Stephen Baldwin, raised concerns for Hailey and Justin Bieber in an Instagram post. The Baldwin family has been making headlines, and the article also provides an overview of the extensive Baldwin family tree.
Cyndi Lauper's son Declyn 'Dex' Lauper, 26, appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court on gun charges following a shooting in Harlem. He was bailed out by his father, actor David Thornton, and wore a yellow bomber jacket with braided hair for the hearing. Dex was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a loaded firearm after being found with a loaded gun and drugs in his possession. This isn't his first run-in with the law, as he was previously arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. Dex's musical collaboration with his mother was mentioned, and he was seen smoking marijuana after the court hearing.
Cyndi Lauper's 26-year-old son, Declyn Lauper, was arrested in connection to a shooting in New York City and charged with criminal possession of a weapon and controlled substance. The shooting occurred in Harlem, resulting in a 24-year-old male being injured. This is not Declyn's first brush with the law, as he was previously arrested in 2022 for unauthorized use of a stolen vehicle. Cyndi Lauper's representative has not commented on the recent incident.
Adult film actress Jesse Jane and her boyfriend Brett Hasenmueller were found dead in their Oklahoma home in a suspected drug overdose after a welfare check by the Moore Police Department. Jesse Jane, known for her work in adult films and appearances in mainstream shows and movies, was 43 years old, while her boyfriend was a St. Louis native. Authorities suspect a drug overdose as the cause of death, pending confirmation from a medical examiner.
A man from Seattle, David Crowe, has been charged with stalking and harassment after being arrested twice near Taylor Swift's New York apartment within three days. The incidents occurred in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood, where Swift is reported to have an apartment complex. Crowe was first arrested for attempting to open a building door and later for harassing multiple individuals. This is the latest in a series of incidents involving alleged male stalkers near Swift's New York home. Swift has previously spoken out about the toll of repeated stalking cases on her well-being.
Terry Martin, the ex-mobster who stole the iconic ruby slippers from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005, claims he had no idea of their cultural value and had never even seen "The Wizard of Oz." Motivated by the belief that the gemstones on the shoes were real and valuable, he intended to sell them on the black market, only to discover they were made of glass and worthless. After the FBI recovered the shoes in 2018, Martin, now 76 and living quietly in Minnesota, was charged and pled guilty to the theft, but refuses to name his criminal associates. The slippers, now valued at $3.5 million, were found with fake red gems still attached.
Daniel John Valtier, a 56-year-old Texas man, was arrested for allegedly stalking Shakira and claiming she's his wife. In court, he argued with the judge, insisting that she was his wife. The judge doubled his bond to $100,000 due to concerns about the safety of the community and the victim. Valtier's history includes charges of DWI, aggravated assault, drug charges, and public intoxication.
Hollywood editor Christopher Charkowski, arrested for child endangerment, is no longer associated with Amazon after a video allegedly showing him brutalizing a child surfaced. Charkowski, known for his work on "Jury Duty" and "Below Deck Mediterranean," was arrested on a felony charge of willful cruelty to a child causing possible injury or death. Despite speculation, he is no longer tied to Amazon and has not been employed there since wrapping production on "Jury Duty" nearly a year ago.
