UFC"s Brian Ortega to TMZ Staffer, Cool If I Choke You Out?

Brian Ortega isn’t just puttin’ a hurtin’ on other UFC fighters … he’ll also choke out a TMZ staffer.  The UFC superstar joined the guys on the “TMZ Sports” TV show (airs weeknights on FS1) — where one of our producers (Lucas) asked Ortega…

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Cardi B Refuses to Rat to Cops But Insists NYPD Choke Hold Happened

Cardi B’s doubling down on her claim NYPD put her in a choke hold, but admits she’ll never talk to cops about it … even to get another cop in trouble. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper joined Felisha Monet on WEDR 99 Jamz to explain why…

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Cardi B"s Alleged Cop Choke Hold Seems Made Up, According to NYPD

Cardi B’s claim she was choked out by a cop doesn’t pass NYPD’s smell test — at least for now — ‘cause they can’t find any evidence of it … TMZ has learned. NYPD Assistant Commissioner Peter Donald tells us … NYPD conducted a full…

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"American Idol" Haley Reinhart Arrest, Beaten-Up Friend Sues Bar and Bouncer for Choke Hold

“American Idol” alum Haley Reinhart’s pal — who was choked out by bouncers at a bar in Illinois — is now putting the squeeze on them … legally speaking. Alan Chislof just filed a lawsuit against the Lamplighter Inn Tavern & Grille and one of…

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"American Idol" Haley Reinhart Arrest, Beaten-Up Friend Sues Bar and Bouncer for Choke Hold

“American Idol” alum Haley Reinhart’s pal — who was choked out by bouncers at a bar in Illinois — is now putting the squeeze on them … legally speaking. Alan Chislof just filed a lawsuit against the Lamplighter Inn Tavern & Grille and one of…

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"American Idol" Haley Reinhart Arrest, Bouncers Put Friend in Brutal Choke Hold

“American Idol” alum Haley Reinhart’s friend was taken down by bouncers and choked so hard … his entire head was blood red during the bar brawl that led to Haley’s arrest. TMZ obtained video of the melee, and it’s intense — 2 bouncers at the…

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Delta Pilot Hit Passenger to Release Choke Hold (VIDEO)

The Delta pilot who smacked a passenger and then walked away delivered the punch to get the woman to release a choke hold she had on the woman she was fighting … at least that’s what the airline concluded. When you watch the video, it’s…

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Matt Barnes -- I Didn"t Choke Anyone ... I Was Attacked & Defended Myself

Matt Barnes is adamant he did NOT start the brawl in an NYC club Monday morning — insisting all he did was DEFEND HIMSELF after he was attacked by a violent group in the VIP section.

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