Kim Kardashian Shows Up for Jury Service in Gang Murder Case
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Kim Kardashian has been in court this week -- not as a lawyer or litigant, but as a prospective juror in a gang murder case ... TMZ has learned.
Kim was at the Van Nuys Courthouse all week, as part of a jury panel in a case where 2 men have been charged with murdering another man in a gang-related crime. We're told she was there 4 days in total, from Monday to Thursday.
Our producer was in the courtroom during voir dire -- where prospective jurors were questioned by the prosecutor and defense lawyers.
Kim made herself part of the group ... eating snacks in the courthouse hallway during the breaks with other prospective jurors. She dressed fancier than the others Thursday, wearing leather pants, high boots and a sleeveless white blouse.
Late Thursday, the lawyers agreed on 12 jurors and 4 alternates ... before Kim was ever questioned, so she was dismissed and left the courthouse ... having concluded her jury service.
In true Kardashian form, there were cameras from her Hulu show in the parking lot as she jumped in her SUV and left the courthouse.
Our producer says, at least on Thursday, the other prospective jurors were not particularly starstruck ... they treated her like one of them.
During the court session, Kim's bodyguard was seated right next to her in the front row of the peanut gallery.
As you know, Kim's gunning to become a lawyer. She's passed the California "baby bar" and is studying to take the actual bar exam for real.
She's been very active over the past few years working on prison reform and has even helped secure the release of some prison inmates.
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KIM KARDASHIAN Se presenta como jurado en un caso de asesinato entre pandillas
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Kim Kardashian ha estado en los tribunales esta semana. No como abogado ni como litigante, sino como una posible miembro del jurado en un caso de asesinato entre pandillas, según ha indagado TMZ.
Kim estuvo en el Tribunal de Van Nuys toda la semana, como parte del panel del jurado. El caso que se revisaba era el de dos hombres acusados de matar a otro en un crimen relacionado con pandillas. Nos dicen que estuvo allí cuatro días en total, de lunes a jueves.
Nuestro productor estuvo en la sala durante el voir dire (interrogatorio preliminar de un testigo o de un miembro del jurado), en donde todos los posibles miembros del jurado fueron interrogados por el fiscal y los abogados defensores.
Kim se integró al grupo, comiendo bocadillos en el pasillo del tribunal durante las pausas con otros posibles miembros del jurado. Eso sí, estaba más elegante que los demás el jueves, con pantalones de cuero, botas altas y una blusa blanca sin mangas.
A última hora del jueves, los abogados llegaron a un acuerdo sobre 12 miembros del jurado y 4 suplentes, todo esto, antes de que Kim fuera interrogada, por lo que finalmente fue desechada y abandonó el juzgado, así como su servicio como jurado.
Al más puro estilo Kardashian, había cámaras de su programa de Hulu en el estacionamiento, atentos a ella subiendo en su SUV y saliendo de la corte.
Nuestro productor dice que, al menos el jueves, los otros posibles miembros del jurado no estaban particularmente sorprendidos. La trataron como a una más.
Durante la sesión de la corte, el guardaespaldas de Kim estuvo sentado junto a ella en la primera fila de la galería.
Como saben, Kim quiere ser abogada. Ella ya ha pasado el "baby bar" de California y está estudiando para tomar el examen real.
También ha estado muy activa en los últimos años trabajando en la reforma penitenciaria e incluso ha ayudado a conseguir la liberación de algunos presos.
ADAM SANDLER DETIENE su show PARA AYUDAR A UNa FAN
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Adam Sandler está definitivamente en sintonía con su público. Hizo una pausa en un show para ayudar a un fan que sufría una emergencia médica en la multitud.
El comediante estaba actuando en el SAP Center de San José el miércoles por la noche cuando todo se detuvo. Nos dicen que Adam escuchó a un miembro de la audiencia gritando "emergencia médica" y detuvo todo el asunto para asegurarse de que reciba asistencia.
No mucho después, las luces se encendieron y todo el mundo esperó hasta que los paramédicos fueron capaces de llegar hasta la fan en peligro. Adam ayudó a guiar a los médicos hasta la persona.
Fuentes relacionadas con el show le informan a TMZ que la actuación estuvo en suspenso durante unos diez minutos y el hombre que tenía la emergencia estaba deshidratado.
Adam ha estado saliendo a la carretera para su gira "I Missed You", realizando standup y algunas de sus canciones más populares de los últimos años. Tengan por seguro que su público estará a salvo.
Adam Sandler Stops Show For Fan's Medical Emergency
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Adam Sandler is definitely in tune with his audience ... pressing pause on a recent show for a fan suffering a medical emergency in the crowd.
The comedian was performing at SAP Center in San Jose Wednesday night when he brought everything to a screeching halt -- we're told Adam heard an audience member yelling "medical emergency" and stopped the whole thing to make sure the fan got assistance.
Not long after, the lights came up and everyone waited until paramedics were able to get to the fan in distress ... Adam helped guide the medics to the person in need.
Sources connected to the show tell TMZ ... the performance was on hold for about 10 minutes, and the man who had the emergency was believed to have been dehydrated while in the crowd but is doing fine.
Adam's been hitting the road for his "I Missed You" tour, performing standup and some of his most popular songs from over the years ... rest assured, his audience will be taken care of.
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Viral Chargers Fan I'm Not A Paid Actor Or AI Fan ... I'm Just Passionate!!!
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The Chargers fan who blew up on social media for displaying a roller coaster of emotions during "Monday Night Football" is putting all speculation to rest ... adamantly denying she was a paid actress or AI bot -- she's just that crazy about her team!!
Merrianne Do achieved overnight fame for her animated expressions while supporting Justin Herbert and the Chargers during their 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium ... and many were quick to accuse her of being planted by the team or league for manufactured clout.
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TMZ Sports spoke with the internet's newest celebrity ... and she says the truth is, she's your average fanatic who's super passionate about her squad.
"I wish I was being paid," Do tells us. "If [the skeptics] only knew this is how I am every day. My kids are like, 'Mommy this is how you are at my flag football game, why do they think you're getting paid?' I'm like. 'I know, but they don't know me.'"
Yo #Chargers fans aren’t real… this is a paid actor or AI… you can’t convince me otherwise 😬 pic.twitter.com/OyJE2RD2jI
— Air Raid | Buffalo (@TheBillsGuys) October 17, 2023 @TheBillsGuys
As it turns out, it's true -- Do and her husband are truly diehard Charger fans -- the two have season tickets in the second row ... and if they aren't sittin' there, they're posted up in the cabana suites.
"We are diehard fans," she says. "It's always been like this. People that know me know that I've been this crazy football fan all my life."
The internet sleuths have been quick to try and poke holes in Do's explanation ... even posting pics of her in Minnesota Vikings gear -- but she has a reason for that, too.
Someone explain this. pic.twitter.com/7T4Aef3dcc
— RoBo Tesla 🏈 𝕏 (@Raldi616) October 17, 2023 @Raldi616
"I grew up in Minnesota before moving to California almost 20 years ago," Do says. "I don't think you have to be a single-team fan. I love my Chargers and I'm not gonna deny my Vikings. At the end of the day, yes, I've been a Vikings fan, I've been through that journey as a Vikings fan and still am, but I'm here in LA for the past 20 years."
Long story short, Do didn't get a cent for her viral moment ... but knowing how internet fame works, that could all change.
"To anybody that thinks this is paid, I am not paid, I'm still eating my ramen noodles."
For more viral news, tune in to the TMZ Verified Podcast. Dropping every Thursday on all podcast platforms.
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Cowboys Vs. Chargers Fans Get In Massive Brawl At Stadium ... During 'MNF' Game
Cowboys and Chargers players weren't the only ones throwing hands at Monday night's game -- their fans were too ... getting in a wild brawl in a concourse.
Around a dozen people clad in Los Angeles and Dallas jerseys were seen trying to beat the hell out of each other while at SoFi Stadium for the much-anticipated "Monday Night Football" contest.
It's unclear why the fight started ... but check out videos from the scene, both women and men were involved in the skirmish -- throwing punches left and right.
Cowboys vs chargers lol 🥊🥊 pic.twitter.com/T12VunMEmt
— Eric Macedo (@EricMcflyy7) October 17, 2023 @EricMcflyy7
It didn't all seem to be Dallas vs. L.A., either ... as some Chargers supporters appeared to go at it with each other during the fracas as well.
Security ultimately got involved and looked like they mercifully restored order ... though no word if any arrests were made.
Of course, it was hardly the first tilt of the night ... as Cowboys pass rusher Dante Fowler got into it with Chargers star Austin Ekeler before the game, nearly causing an all-out melee on the field.
Dante Fowler, Sam Williams and Mazi Smith were among Cowboys players in middle of today’s intersquad relations event with Chargers. Video via @espn.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) October 16, 2023 @GehlkenNFL
Teams didn’t squabble once last summer in two joint practices. Didn’t get through a pregame warmup today. pic.twitter.com/guygFpgpPI
In the end, everyone in Dallas gear got to go home happy -- even if they were a little battered and bruised -- 'cause the Cowboys won the game, 20-17.
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Home Invasion Horror Gunman Accosts Woman Entering Her House ... Caught On Camera
A masked gunman was caught on security footage attempting a home invasion in Washington state, rushing up behind a fast-reacting woman, who managed to shut her front door and lock it just before he could gain entry.
Check out the Ring camera video ... it starts with the woman's male companion walking onto a porch and unlocking and opening the door before disappearing into the house in Kent, WA.
Moments later, the woman steps up onto the porch and is about to enter her abode when she suddenly feels someone behind her and spins around.
The ski-masked suspect dashes up to her with a gun in one hand. But the woman is too quick, running inside, slamming the door closed and bolting it.
The would-be intruder desperately tries to force open the door, but his efforts are futile. He then turns and sees the camera recording him, smashing it with the butt of his gun and cutting off the clip.
We've reached out to Kent PD to see if they've caught the perpetrator ... so far no word back.
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HORROR en casa delincuente sorprende A MUJER mientras ENTRA a SU CASA Capturado en video
Un hombre armado y enmascarado fue capturado en imágenes de seguridad intentando un allanamiento de morada en el estado de Washington, corriendo detrás de una mujer que logró cerrar la puerta y bloquearla justo a tiempo
Échale un vistazo al video. Comienza con el compañero de la mujer caminando hacia la casa y abriendo la puerta principal para posteriormente entrar.
Justo detrás venía la mujer que, cuando está a punto de entrar en su morada, siente a alguien detrás de ella y se da la vuelta.
El sospechoso, enmascarado, se precipita hacia ella con pistola en mano, pero la mujer es demasiado rápida para él y corre hacia el interior cerrando la puerta al instante.
El intruso intenta desesperadamente forzar la puerta para abrirla, pero sus esfuerzos son inútiles. Entonces se gira y ve la cámara que lo está grabando y la rompe con la culata de su pistola, cortando el video.
Nos hemos puesto en contacto con la policía de Kent para ver si han capturado al autor pero hasta ahora no hay respuesta.
PELEA AUSTRALIANA HOMBRE LUCHA CONTRA un CANGURO ¡Salva a su perro de ahogarse!
Un hombre australiano tuvo que enfrentarse a un canguro musculoso que tenía secuestrado a su perro y lo grabó todo con una cámara.
El residente de Mildura, Mick Moloney, le dio un golpe al animal, y este devolvió el golpe sin rodeos. La cámara del hombre cayó al agua, pero su perro se salvó.
Mick len dijo a ABC Radio Melbourne que estaba estirando cerca del río durante el fin de semana cuando se dio cuenta de que su cachorro, Hatchi, no estaba por ninguna parte.
Sin embargo, rápidamente se encontró con el motivo... primero se dio cuenta de que el canguro le miraba fijamente desde el río y después su perro salió del agua, chillando, mientras le salía agua a borbotones de la boca.
Mick afirma que el canguro le estaba haciendo una llave a Hatchi para ahogarlo y sabía que tenía que ir a salvar a su peludo amigo. Admitió que el canguro era muy intimidante y agregó: "Yo estaba como "esta cosa acaba de salir de la cárcel" o algo así".
Dice que era bastante fuerte - pero le dio una bofetada al marsupial en la cabeza y se metió en una pelea en el agua. Mick admite que parecía que también iba a darle una patada... pero le echó agua en la cara mientras corría hacia la orilla, donde su perro estaba a salvo.
A propósito, Mick es instructor de artes marciales mixtas y jiu-jitsu brasileño, pero afirma que la gente ya le está preguntando cuándo empezará a enseñar "Cangurojitsu".
Aussie Brawl Man Fights Kangaroo ... Saves His Dog From Being Drowned!
A man in Australia was forced to put up his dukes against a buff kangaroo that was holding his dog hostage ... catching the whole thing on camera.
The down-under beatdown took place between the 'roo and Mildura resident Mick Moloney ... who took a swing at the animal, and got knocked in return -- his camera took a tumble into the water, but his dog was safe from the scary situation.
Mick told ABC Radio Melbourne Afternoons he was stretching near the river over the weekend when he noticed his pup, Hatchi, was nowhere to be found.
He soon found his answer, though -- first noticing the kangaroo staring at him in the river, then his dog came up from the water, yelping as water gushed out of its mouth.
Mick claims Hatchi was in a headlock and knew he had to go save his doggo ... but admitted the kangaroo looked "jacked," adding, "I was like 'this thing's just got out of jail' or something."
He says it was pretty strong -- but he slapped the marsupial across the head and got into a tussle in the water. Mick admits it looked like it was gonna kick him, too ... but he splashed some water in its face while he bolted to the shore where his dog was safe.
BTW, Mick is a mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor ... but claims people are already asking him when he'll start teaching "roo-jitsu."
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Bigfoot Sightings Scientists Should Be On the Case ... Not Cops, So Say Cops
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The multiple alleged bigfoot sightings should have scientists and anthropologists digging for answers ... so say Colorado cops, after the now-viral vid shot in one of their National Forests.
San Juan County Undersheriff Steve Lowrance tells TMZ ... scientists and anthropologists should have all eyes on what was recently seen in Colorado, so they can determine once and for all if the creature is legit, or just some dude in a fursuit.
For the record, Lowrance doesn't really buy into the bigfoot legend -- adding he's lived in the area for 35 years, and has never seen the thing with his own eyes.
Regardless, he says law enforcement shouldn't be using its resources on unraveling the hairy mystery ... mainly because the elusive sasquatch isn't on any police watchlist due to its clean record and all.
We're told San Juan County has had about 3 bigfoot sightings over the years, but no crime has been committed -- no missing person reports connected to the alleged beast, and no one eaten alive by it ... that they know of, at least.
The undersheriff knows there might be folks out there who would dress up as bigfoot to commit crimes, but he's not too concerned about that scenario, either.
As we reported, video shows what believers claim is the creature walking through the San Juan National Forest -- the clip was captured by a passenger on a train, who saw the alleged sasquatch try to blend in with the environment.
The U.S. Forest Service told us it can't say if the new footage is real or fake ... but it sounds like scientists will have to enter the chat to put the furry topic to bed!
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AVISTAMIENTOS DE BIGFOOT "LOS CIENTÍFICOS DEBERÍAN OCUPARSE DEL CASO" dice la policía
Los múltiples avistamientos de Bigfoot deberían ser investigados por científicos y antropólogos, eso dicen los policías de Colorado, después del video viral grabado en uno de sus bosques nacionales.
El sheriff Steve Lowrance le dijo a TMZ que los científicos y antropólogos deben tener los ojos puestos sobre lo que se ha visto recientemente en Colorado para que puedan determinar de una vez por todas si la criatura es real o simplemente es un tipo en un traje.
Para que conste, Lowrance no cree en la leyenda de Bigfoot, añadiendo que ha vivido en la zona durante 35 años y nunca ha visto nada.
A pesar de todo, dice que las fuerzas del orden no deberían utilizar sus recursos en desentrañar el misterio peludo, sobre todo porque el escurridizo sasquatch no está en ninguna lista de vigilancia policial debido a su impecable historial.
Se nos dice que el condado de San Juan ha tenido alrededor de 3 avistamientos de Bigfoot en los últimos años, pero no se ha cometido ningún delito y no hay informes de personas desaparecidas relacionadas con la supuesta bestia.
El subcomisario sabe que podría haber gente por ahí disfrazada de Pie Grande para cometer crímenes, pero no está demasiado preocupado por ese escenario tampoco.
Como informamos, el vídeo muestra lo que los creyentes afirman que es la criatura caminando por el Bosque Nacional de San Juan. El video fue capturado por un pasajero de un tren que vio al presunto sasquatch tratando de mezclarse con el medio ambiente.
El Servicio Forestal de EE.UU. nos dijo que no puede decir si las nuevas imágenes son reales o falsas, pero parece que los científicos tendrán que entrar en la conversación para darle claridad al asunto.
Texas State Fair Gunman Opens Fire, Wounding Fairgoers
A man with a gun wreaked havoc at the State Fair of Texas Saturday night, firing shots into the food court, injuring 3 and sending scores of people running for their lives, and you see the panic from above as someone shot video from the Ferris wheel.
The incident occurred just before 8 PM at the Dallas State Fairgrounds. Police received reports of an active shooter.
When they arrived, they found 3 people sustained gunshot wounds. Fortunately, all 3 injuries were non-life threatening.
The entire fair was evacuated and shut down. The video shows the chaos as people scrambled to leave. It's expected to re-open Sunday at 2 PM.
It's unclear if the shooter was targeting his victims. Details are still coming in.
#WATCH : Police arrested the suspect of shooting at the Texas State Fair in Dallas.#JUSTIN #BREAKING_NEWS #latest #Dallas #Firing pic.twitter.com/hGVzwS4962
— upuknews (@upuknews1) October 15, 2023 @upuknews1
The shooter was apprehended after attempting to flee. No word on his identity. Cops recovered the gun.
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FERIA ESTATAL DE TEXAS HOMBRE ARMADO ABRE FUEGO HIRIENDO A LOS ASISTENTES
Un hombre armado causó estragos en la Feria Estatal de Texas el sábado por la noche, disparando en el patio de comidas, hiriendo a 3 personas y haciendo que decenas corran por sus vidas. Se ve el pánico desde arriba cuando alguien grabó un video desde la noria.
El incidente se produjo poco antes de las 20:00 horas en el recinto ferial de Dallas. La policía recibió informes de un tirador activo.
Cuando llegaron, encontraron a tres personas heridas de bala. Afortunadamente, las tres lesiones no fueron mortales.
Toda la feria fue evacuada y cerrada. El video muestra el caos mientras la gente intentaba del lugar. Se espera que vuelva a abrir el domingo a las 2 de la tarde.
No está claro si el tirador tenía como objetivo a sus víctimas. Los detalles siguen llegando.
#WATCH : Police arrested the suspect of shooting at the Texas State Fair in Dallas.#JUSTIN #BREAKING_NEWS #latest #Dallas #Firing pic.twitter.com/hGVzwS4962
— upuknews (@upuknews1) October 15, 2023 @upuknews1
El tirador fue detenido después de intentar huir. No se sabe nada de su identidad. La policía recuperó el arma.
XENOFOBIA EN CONNECTICUT PAREJA ESTADOUNIDENSE REPRENDE A UNOS JARDINEROS _ '¿Están Aquí Ilegalmente?'
Una pareja de Connecticut fue grabada en un ataque xenófobo mientras acosaba a dos jardineros, exigiéndole saber si estaban en el país ilegalmente.
Sharon Bourgeois-Williams y Robert Shaw estaban en el interior de su hogar en Middletown, el pasado domingo, cuando escucharon a José Martín y a su hermano haciendo algo de ruido mientras hacían labores de jardinería en una propiedad cercana.
La pareja salió para encarar a los hermanos por el ruido, pero se confrontaron y todos sacaron sus teléfonos móviles para grabarse.
Vea la grabación publicada en las redes sociales ... comienza con la pareja quejándose de que los hermanos "no respetan a nadie". Luego Shaw les tira un dedo y grita, "Muchas gracias, idiota".
La grabación se corta a un primer plano de Shaw restregando su teléfono en el rostro de Martín mientras afirma, "¿No te gusta? ¿No? Vaya cab--n".
Bourgeois-William comienza a llamarlos "payaso" y a preguntarles si están aquí ilegalmente o si cuentan con una visa de los EE. UU.
Luego ella reprende al hermano de Martín -- señalándolo con agresividad mientras le grita repetidamente, "¿estás aquí ilegalmente?".
Las partes finalmente tomaron cada quien su camino antes de que la situación se tornara violenta, pero la policía se involucró después de ver el video publicado en línea.
El Departamento de Policía de Middletown emitió una declaración diciendo que determinaron que "el comportamiento hostil de Shaw y Bourgeois-Williams impidió a un empleado circular libremente por la calzada". Ambos recibieron cargos de alteración del orden público.
Taylor Swift Fans Turn Theaters Into Concerts ... During 'Eras Tour' Film
Taylor Swift has hit cineplexes everywhere -- and so have her fans ... who've turned moviegoing into straight-up concert fare -- and no, they're not staying in their seats for this one.
The 'Eras Tour' film opened internationally Friday -- this after Thursday previews -- and videos of Swifties losing their minds at theaters all over the globe are flooding the Internet ... which are fascinating. That, or disturbing ... depends on how you view this phenomenon.
Check these out ... 'cause they're quite something. The clips are coming in from all over the world -- but these ones in particular seem to be from Australia and the U.S. specifically.
One video shows fans getting out of their chairs and hitting the ground floor right in front of the screen as soon as "Shake It Off" starts to play. Honestly, the way it all plays out -- you could say it was all choreographed ... as it looks like this is straight out of a musical.
When everyone gets down to the lower level, they dance their faces off ... and sing in unison with Taylor. The same was done in yet another theates -- where her fans belted out "22."
Even when the credits roll ... the TS legion can't seem to help but stand up and get together -- which was demonstrated in one viral clip that shows Swifties swinging around in a giant hand-holding circle ... "Midsommar" style. Basically, "Ring Around the Rosie (Taylor's Version)."
Just goes to show what everyone sorta anticipated with this concert flick -- namely, it was going to become a full-blown event ... with people screaming/singing at the top of their lungs.
As far as money, the numbers have been great so far on opening day -- domestically, it's already raked in $39 million between Thursday and Friday screenings ... and at the moment, the 'Eras Tour' film is on pace to make anywhere from $90-$109 mil through Sunday.
It's an astonishing feat ... and yet another testament to the power of Taylor. Ooh-wee!