El Chapo has a simple request for the judge in his drug trial … he wants to hug his wife in the courtroom. Chapo’s lawyers just filed legal docs asking the judge to allow him to embrace his wife, Emma Coronel Aispuro, over the courtroom…
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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt: Headed to Trial Over Custody?!
The long, ugly, messy custody battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie isn’t ending any time soon, folks.
The two have been arguing over Brad’s unpaid child support, and it looks like they’ve given up on resolving this without a judge.
The exes formerly known as Brangelina are going to have a custody trial.
It’s been two years since this once-famously in love couple split.
Apparently, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt haven’t been able to settle custody issues themselves in all of that time.
TMZ reports that these bitter exes are going to have a custody trial.
Brad and Angelina have filed documents with an L.A. Superior Court Judge.
They will have until June of 2019 to work out a custody arrangement for their shared children.
And they will have the help of a private judge.
According to TMZ, the custody trial is scheduled to begin nearly a month from now, on December 4.
Angelina and Brad haven’t been able to reconcile their different views of how custody should be arranged.
It seems doubtful that a few more weeks will give them time to see eye-to-eye.
See, Angelina is seeking sole physical custody of their six children.
In the mean time, Brad wants a fifty-fifty split — joint custody.
Apparently the custody trial itself is expected to last anywhere from two to three weeks.
But that is only part of the process.
The judge will have to pour over the evidence and arguments presented at trial and reach a verdict regarding custody.
It also falls to this judge to handle the couple’s property settlement.
Angelina and Brad did not have a prenup.
Given that they are both intensely wealthy and extremely bitter towards each other, this is one of the worst situations for not having a prenup.
Brad has been seriously bitter and complained that Angelina has denied him access to his own children.
Recently, the court forced Angelina to allow Brad some time with the children.
She was also required to give him their phone numbers and allow them to communicate with him.
If Brad gets his way in court, he’ll get them with him half of the time, and there will be little to nothing that Angelina can do about it.
If Angelina gets her way, it’s unlikely that she’ll be forced to hand over access to the six children.
If you recall the circumstances of their divorce in the first place, it’s no mystery why Angelina is so reluctant to expose her children to Brad.
It was only two years ago that something happened on the couple’s private plane.
Whatever the specifics of the reported altercation between Brad and the couple’s son, Maddox, it led Angelina to file for divorce the next day.
She also reported Brad PItt to the FBi — for child abuse.
Maddox is old enough that this custody ruling is unlikely to impact him.
But it seems likely that, after whatever she witnessed, Angelina is afraid that history will repeat itself. She can’t risk it.
But she may have no choice, depending upon what this judge decides.
Courts tend to err on the side of giving parents access to their children, out of a belief that this is ultimately best for the child.
If Brad convinces the court that he’s probably not a danger to their children, Angelina will be hard pressed to get anything more than joint custody.
Whatever happens, we hope that the court makes the right decision for the safety and well-being of the children.
That, in the end, is all that matters.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie About to Go to Trial in Custody War
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt will go head-to-head in a full-blown custody trial, which begins early next month … TMZ has learned. Angelina and Brad have filed legal docs asking an L.A. Superior Court Judge to give them until next June to hash out…
Thomas Ravenel to Stand Trial for Sexual Assault
Thomas Ravenel will have to answer the charge that he sexually assaulted his nanny in 2015.
According to South Carolina news affiliate WCSC, a judge named Stephen Harris determined at a hearing on Monday that the case against Ravenel will take a step toward trial, dealing a pretty significant legal blow to the Southern Charm star.
Ravenel was arrested in September and charged with second-degree assault and battery after the victim claimed he assaulted her inside of his Charleston home about three years ago.
Tdoay’s preliminary hearing (which Ravenel did NOT attend) included graphic testimony from a Charleston police detective.
He stated that photos show scratches on the unnamed victim, which prompted the aforementioned charges to be filed.
On cross examination, Ravenel’s lawyer said there were problems unlocking the accuser’s cell phone.
He also told Judge Harris that this is a case of “he said, she said,” although the victim’s wounds appear to contract that claim.
While Ravenel’s young daughter’s slept in the room next door, the nanny told investigators that Ravenel took off his clothes and put the her hand on his private parts.
He is then accused grabbing her private parts.
“While inside the location, the defendant undressed and made sexual advances on the victim,” according to an affidavit submitted to the court.
It continues:
“The defendant grabbed the victim’s hand and placed it on his penis before attempting to [remove] the victim’s clothing.
“While attempting to remove the victim’s clothing, the victim’s underwire bra cut into her skin and her shirt wrapped around her neck, which caused the victim to struggle to breathe.”
The woman then “crouched down to the ground to try and prevent further assault” before Ravenel allegedly “put his penis in her face,” per to this same document.
At one point, the affadavit goes on, Ravenel “pulled down the victim’s pants and said ‘Show me your pussy."”
Ravenel is a former South Carolina state treasurer and anchored Southern Charm on Bravo for several seasons.
But he dropped out of the series shortly after news of this assault (and another attempted rape) went public.
“In the contract they have the right to fictionalize your story. They took advantage of me. I decided I’ve got too much to lose and informed them I’m not coming back,” Ravenel explained at the time of his departure, playing the victim.
The accuser, identified only as Dawn, appeared at Ravenel’s bond hearing last month and said she thinks the crime extends beyond simple assault and battery.
She said at that time that Ravenel’s kids and also hers were “exposed to constant alcohol and drugs.”
Investigators say they have “appropriately time-stamped” photos of all of these injuries to corroborate Dawn’s story.
They also have records of her employment that confirm her time line of events.
Ravenel resigned as state treasurer in 2007 after pleading guilty to a cocaine possession charge.
He has two children with ex Kathryn Dennis: daughter Kensie, 4; and son Saint, 2.
Dennis filed for a modification of custody and visitation after his arrest — we don’t blame her.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Keshia Knight Pulliam"s Divorce, Ed Throws Shade In Asking For New Trial
Keshia Knight Pulliam isn’t out of the woods yet with her messy divorce … because her ex just asked for a new trial and threw some shade her way in the process. Ed Hartwell, a retired NFL linebacker, is begging the court to…
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Tekashi69 Asks Judge to Bar Prosecutors From Using Rap Name in Battery Trial
Tekashi69 does not want to be court shamed in his trial for allegedly choking someone at a mall … so he’s asking the judge to bar prosecutors from using his stage name during the trial. 6ix9ine, whose government name is Daniel Hernandez, filed…
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Judge Brinkley"s Attorney Says She Should Give Meek Mill a New Trial and Move On
Meek Mill deserves a new trial, and Judge Genece Brinkley looks “f**king awful” digging her heels in over the case — and those words came from her own attorney, Charles Peruto Jr. TMZ has obtained an audio clip of Peruto recorded in May ……
Judge Brinkley"s Attorney Says She Should Give Meek Mill a New Trial and Move On
Meek Mill deserves a new trial, and Judge Genece Brinkley looks “f**king awful” digging her heels in over the case — and those words came from her own attorney, Charles Peruto Jr. TMZ has obtained an audio clip of Peruto recorded in May ……
Friday, July 6, 2018
Jesse Williams Wants New Trial for Child Support
Jesse Williams is going to request a new trial in his child support case … less than a month after he was ordered to start paying $ 50k per month. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star filed docs Friday telling the court he intends to seek a modification of…
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Meek Mill Denied New Trial by Judge Brinkley
Meek Mill will NOT get a new trial — Judge Genece Brinkley shut down his motion, despite prosecutors admitting he should get one. Brinkley made her stunning ruling Monday, saying, “After an in depth review of the record, court history, notes of…
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Nancy Grace Says Weinstein Will Get a Fair Trial Because of O.J. Simpson
Nancy Grace says Harvey Weinstein needs to stop bitchin’ about not being able to get a fair trial because he’s not a victim here. We got the former prosecutor and current TV host Wednesday at LAX, where we asked what she made of Weinstein’s legal…
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Meek Mill Prosecutor Asks Judge to Grant Him New Trial
Meek Mill seems to have everyone on board for a new trial — except possibly the judge — because the prosecutor in the case just filed legal docs saying he deserves another go in court. The D.A. handling the case wrote in a doc obtained by TMZ, “In…
Monday, April 23, 2018
Keshia Knight Pulliam Wins Custody in Adultery Divorce Trial
Keshia Knight Pulliam is now a single woman … her divorce was just made final. Under the terms of the divorce, she gets primary custody of their one-year-old daughter, Ella Grace. Ed Hartwell gets visitation rights. They had a fight over the…
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
El Chapo Prosecutors File Motion to Keep Sean Penn Interview Out of Trial
Sean Penn’s interview with El Chapo could be key to the prosecution’s case against the drug lord, but only a select few parts. The U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a motion asking the judge to let them cherry-pick portions of the 2015 recorded…
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Janice Dickinson to Testify at Bill Cosby Trial
Janice Dickinson will be among the 5 women who will testify against Bill Cosby in his upcoming rape trial … TMZ has learned. The judge in the case has allowed prosecutors to call 5 women to show an M.O. on the part of Cosby. Janice claims in 1982…
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Esteban Loaiza Moved To Federal Jail, Awaiting Cocaine Trial
Esteban Loaiza — accused of possessing over 40 lbs. of coke — was sprung from county jail in San Diego … but he ain’t goin’ home, ‘cause the ex-MLB star was moved to a federal jail. Loaiza — a 2x MLB All-Star who played 14 seasons in the big…
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Meek Mill Court Clerk Fired After Asking for Money During Trial
The court clerk who slipped Meek Mill a note asking him for money during his probation violation hearing has been fired … TMZ has learned. Court officials tell TMZ, Wanda Chavarria irretrievably crossed the line by writing in her note she needed…
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Bill Cosby Tells Jokes to Older Crowd in First Comedy Show Since Trial
Bill Cosby is back to doing stand-up (or sit-down) for the first time since his sexual assault trial last summer … and his crowd and venue has certainly changed. Cosby’s performing a live comedy set Monday at the LaRose Jazz Club in Philly…
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
The Flash Season 4 Episode 10 Recap: The Trial of The Flash
Did Barry Allen manage to find a way to save himself from a lengthy stint in prison?
That was the big question on The Flash Season 4 Episode 10, and things did not look good for him when the episode kicked off. Cecile took a leave of absence from the DA’s office.
Anton Slater was on hand to take Barry down in the courtroom. Let’s just say things were not looking good after a knife was entered into evidence. The same knife someone bought Barry and Iris for their wedding.
This gave Anton the ultimate leverage because he essentially said nothing was sacred to Barry, and it helped turn the jurors against the speedster. Barry had a severe lack of defense.
It was painful to watch because we know that DeVoe and his sidekick cooked up the plan because DeVoe needed the new body to become The Thinker.
Given that everyone in the courtroom was turning against Barry, the team needed to act fast. Ralph managed to get pictures of Marlize kissing The Thinker, and they were presented to the court.
But Marlize knew how to weather the storm and said that her husband sent her to the man because he could fulfill needs that DeVoe could not. It was all very believable, and it proved something bigger was needed to get Barry out of the clutches of the law.
Cecil admitted that the only for Barry to be set free was for him to confirm the truth, but Barry was against the idea of it. He felt like nobody would take him seriously if they knew who he was.
That’s when Iris decided to take it upon herself to tell the world the truth, but Barry stopped her at the last second and used a new speed trick to have a full blown conversation with her in the courtroom.
He did not want to put his loved ones in any danger and felt like everyone would be on the run and look over their shoulders. It would make more sense for Barry to let the iron fist of justice have its way.
In the end, Barry was found guilty of murder and was shocked to find out that he would be spending the rest of his life in Iron Heights without parole. This was met with floods of tears from Iris.
Barry argued with DeVoe before sentencing, and DeVoe said that there was no way Barry and his group could have won, but Barry said that he would find a way to save himself and his friends.
In a poignant turn, Barry was sent to the same cell his father was in all those years ago.
What did you think of the episode?
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The Flash continues Tuesdays on The CW!
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Taylor Swift"s No Hero for Speaking at Sexual Assault Trial, Says David Mueller
Taylor Swift’s not quite the hero TIME magazine made her out to be, because she didn’t want to take the stand in the “butt grabbing” trial … she was forced to do so, according to David Mueller. Mueller, the accused butt grabber, thinks…
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