Luigi Mangione Months of Alleged Murder Planning in Journal ... Insurance Industry 'Checks Every Box'
Luigi Mangione planned the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson months in advance ... and, he'd clearly been thinking about it longer -- so say federal prosecutors.
In the federal criminal complaint -- filed Thursday -- prosecutors included several diary entries they claim Mangione made over the past few months ... all of which seem to point to Mangione as Thompson's killer.
An entry dated August 15 describes how he's "glad -- in a way -- that I've procrastinated" because it allowed him to learn more about a "Company-1" ... which is how the feds refer to UnitedHealthcare throughout the docs.
'RHOA' Star Peter Thomas Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison ... After Pleading Guilty in Tax Case
Peter Thomas joins the growing list of reality star stars to get hit with jail time ... we've learned the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum has been hit with a sentence of a year and a half in prison.
A rep for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina tells TMZ ... the Bravo personality, who appeared on 'RHOA' alongside then-wife Cynthia Bailey, has been sentenced to 18 months behind bars after pleading guilty to failing to pay his taxes.
Following this sentence, Peter will have 2 years of supervised release. Peter has also been ordered to pay $2.5 million in restitution to the IRS.
Luigi Mangione Touches Down In New York After Extradition From PA
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Luigi Mangione has arrived in New York to face state and federal charges after being extradited from Pennsylvania.
The suspected killer in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was spotted arriving in New York City Thursday, just hours after appearing in a Pennsylvania court where he formally waived extradition.
Luigi, sporting his fresh shave and new haircut, looked somber as he was led into a secure police vehicle. NYC Mayor Eric Adams was among the dozens of law enforcement personnel who escorted Mangione from a helicopter to the awaiting vehicle.
Saafir Cause Of Death ... Septic Shock, Colon Infection
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California-bred rap veteran Saafir died in November ... and we've learned it was a complication of health issues.
TMZ Hip Hop obtained the death certificate, which states Saafir died from septic shock and enterocolitis -- an infection of the small intestine.
The doc also lists infected sacral decubitus as a COD, a medical term for an enlarged bedsore caused by too much pressure on the bottom of the spine.
Ethan Slater Ex-Wife Reflects on Public Split ... 'Lifetime of Sweetness' Despite Divorce
Ethan Slater's ex-wife's diving into the end of her marriage ... not by taking shots at Ethan or Ariana Grande -- but instead, by apologizing to her therapy patients for no longer living an anonymous life.
Lilly Jay -- a clinical psychologist, and high school sweetheart of Broadway star Slater -- wrote an essay, published on The Cut Thursday, all about the public nature of her split.
In the essay, Lilly's lamenting she's now a spectacle in the public eye despite being in a profession where patients are better helped by not acknowledging their therapist's personal life.
Bills' Dion Dawkins Plane Crashes In Star's Yard
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12:28 PM PT -- Dion Dawkins ended up making his way to the Bills' facility on Thursday afternoon ... and he told reporters in attendance he was saddened by the tragedy -- and he's praying for the pilot's family.
Dion Dawkins spoke today about the plane crash that happened near his East Aurora property this morning.
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) December 19, 2024 @MattParrino
“I just hope the pilot’s family is OK. … and I’m glad that my family is perfectly fine.”
Dawkins rejoined his teammates at some point during Thursday’s practice. pic.twitter.com/W9brGdEf7X
Bills star Dion Dawkins missed Buffalo practice on Thursday ... after a small plane crashed in his yard.
Authorities in Aurora, N.Y. say the single-engine aircraft went down at around 11:22 AM -- after it had apparently experienced mechanical issues.
Law enforcement stated the plane was engulfed in flames after it landed on the ground just feet away from Dawkins' residence -- and one person tragically died.
Bernie Sanders Slams Jeff Bezos For Trump Dinner ... As Amazon Workers Strike
Bernie Sanders is calling out Jeff Bezos to get his priorities straight, slamming the Amazon founder for his dinner with Donald Trump ... as some workers at the company went on strike at multiple locations across the U.S. Thursday.
In an X post Thursday, Bernie came for Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's double date at Mar-a-Lago with Trump and Melania Wednesday night, and accuses him of engaging in illegal union-busting.
He also sent a direct message to Amazon in the same post, urging them to follow the law and negotiate a fair contract with the Teamsters.
New Jersey Drones FAA Restricting Flight Areas ... Will Shoot Them Down If Necessary
The federal government is drawing a line in the sand -- or, more accurately, the air -- when it comes to the mysterious drones zooming around New Jersey ... restricting the areas where they can fly and promising deadly force to those presenting a threat.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced the news this week ... putting the ban into effect beginning Wednesday and running through at least January 17, 2025.
According to the new rules, drones are restricted from flying within a nautical mile of specified airspace outlined in the department's official Notice to Airmen.
Luigi Mangione Extradited To New York After Pennsylvania Hearing
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Luigi Mangione is on the move ... the suspected killer in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is being extradited from Pennsylvania to New York.
Luigi appeared in court Thursday in Pennsylvania and waived extradition ... and now he's being transported back to the scene of his alleged crime.
Mangione is accused of fatally shooting Thompson earlier this month outside a hotel in Manhattan ... and five days after the shooting he was arrested at a McDonald's in Altoona, PA.
Tom Brady Puppin' Iron
Tom Brady got in a swole sesh with his dawgs this week -- and we mean that literally ... with the seven-time Super Bowl champion taking his furry pals to the gym in Miami!!
The legendary quarterback and FOX Sports analyst was out and about in Florida ... with his four-legged friends in tow as he left a workout.
Speaking of legs, it's clear TB12 ain't neglecting his lower limbs ... 'cause he put his chiseled gams on full display as he rocked a pair of black short shorts.
Luigi Mangione Supporters Fawn Over Cleaned Up Appearance ... Hits Up Jail barber
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Luigi Mangione was back in court Thursday morning for another extradition hearing ... and his admirers lost their minds 'cause he's cleaned up with a shave and a haircut.
Here's the deal ... Mangione formally waived extradition after he arrived at a Pennsylvania courthouse under heavy security -- he's been officially charged in NYC with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Video captured Mangione being led into the courthouse -- and he appeared to be more subdued than last time, when he lashed out at cameras shortly after he was apprehended.
Josh Allen Credits Hailee For MVP-Caliber Year ... 'She's Just The Best'
It ain't extra reps, workouts or practice time that's got Josh Allen ballin' out this season ... no, according to the Bills quarterback, it's love!!
The Buffalo superstar admitted to The Associated Press this week that his relationship with Hailee Steinfeld has helped him elevate his game to a whole 'nother level.
"She’s been a huge part," he said of the singer/actress. "The morale, the support. When I get home, she’s my biggest fan, my biggest supporter. She’s just the best."
Jeff Bezos Hand In Hand With Lauren Sanchez Trump Dinner at Mar-A-Lago
Jeff Bezos was grinning ear to ear, hand in hand with fiancée Lauren Sanchez, as they met with Donald Trump for the first time since his reelection.
Check out this clip shared to X … Bezos and the ever-glamorous Sanchez strutted into Palm Beach, Florida's swanky Mar-a-Lago right behind DT and Melania Trump for dinner late Wednesday night, greeting others along the way.
Donald posted on Truth Social, "EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND!!!" after the dinner -- so it seems like it was a successful soirée.
'90 Day Fiancé' David Murphey's Cause of Death Revealed
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'90 Day Fiancé' star David Murphey passed away last week ... and now we've learned more details about his death.
A Clark County, Nevada spokesperson tells TMZ ... the reality TV star, who was best known for appearing on "90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days," died from heart-related problems -- including cardiac arrhythmia and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
We're told David also had a history of pulmonary embolism -- which occurs when a blood clot in a lung creates a blockage. Following these findings, David's death has been ruled as a natural one.
Luigi Mangione Waives Extradition, Headed to New York
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7:07 AM PT -- Luigi Mangione formally waived extradition moments ago. He is expected to be taken from Pennsylvania to New York immediately.
Luigi Mangione arrived at a Pennsylvania court under heavy security Thursday morning for his extradition hearing -- and video briefly captured the Ivy League grad surrounded by police.
Check it out ... An Altoona, PA, police car initially drives past a scrum of photogs outside the courthouse and parks inside an open garage.
Police officers then help Mangione -- wearing an orange jumpsuit with hands cuffed behind him -- out of the backseat, escorting him inside the building. From the camera's vantage point, you can only catch a glimpse of the serious look on Luigi's face.
Dennis Rodman 'I Will Keep Trying' ... Apologizes To Estranged Daughter Trinity
Dennis Rodman is apologizing to his estranged daughter Trinity -- writing a lengthy and emotional social media post -- after the U.S. soccer star went on a podcast and blasted her pops for being an absent dad.
"I will try even when it’s difficult and if it takes a long time," Rodman said in the IG post.
"I’m always here and tell you all the time rather it’s your voice or voicemail how proud I am. I always had one wish and it was I wish my kids would call me and come see me."