President Biden Motorcade Rammed by Driver ... Secret Service Swoops In
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7:33 AM PT -- The driver in question, 46-year-old James Cooper, has been charged with DUI and inattentive driving ... this according to the Wilmington Police Department.
Part of President Joe Biden's motorcade was involved in a crash, with things so scary the Secret Service thought there was a threat to POTUS' life ... and they moved in quick.
The dramatic moment was caught on video Sunday as Biden and his wife, Jill, were leaving campaign headquarters in Delaware, where there was press outside waiting to ask him questions as he was getting ready to board a waiting SUV and head home for the night.
Right as he was responding to one question about his standing in the polls, you can hear a loud bang off-camera -- which captures the Prez's attention ... and all his SS agents too.
Those around him quickly whisked him away and got him inside the car closest to him, and others swooped in to attend to whatever the heck had just happened there on the street. As it turns out, some Joe Schmo had rammed into one of the motorcade SUVs.
You can tell SS agents didn't know what was going on, and they treated it as an intentional move -- closing in on the driver with guns drawn and telling him to put his hands up .... which he most certainly did. Soon, it became evident ... it was a random accident.
In the end, nobody was harmed ... and cops are now investigating the cause and whether any potential impairment was at play. From the sounds of it, no one was arrested.
Still, pretty dramatic ... good to know these guys are always ready to spring into action.
Originally Published -- 6:32 AM PT
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WWE Star Liv Morgan Busted For Weed Possession In Florida ...
WWE Superstar Liv Morgan got smoked by the police ... 'cause she was busted driving with marijuana in Florida and thrown into the pokey, TMZ has confirmed.
Law enforcement sources tell us .... Morgan was cruising down the street in her jeep in Sumter County Thursday night when a sheriff's deputy pulled her over after seeing her swerve across the white and yellow lines.
We're told the deputy walked up to the vehicle, smelled reefer and conducted a search, finding less than 20 grams of marijuana in Morgan's possession.
Our sources say the deputy seized the small plastic bag of weed along with a vape pen containing an "oil-like substance."
Morgan was promptly arrested and booked into the Sumter County Jail for possession of cannabis 20 grams or less. She was later released after reportedly posting a $3,000 bond.
As for her WWE career, Morgan is currently a Raw Superstar, as well as a former Smackdown Women's Champion and two-time Women's Tag Team Champion.
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MICHAEL B. JORDAN LAPD INVESTIGATING FERRARI CRASH
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Michael B. Jordan's violent car crash played out on camera, and now that LAPD has that video ... TMZ has learned it's at the center of an investigation.
Law enforcement tells us cops will look to prove Michael was behind the wheel of the racing Ferrari ... and once that's established, they'll likely reach out to the actor to get his POV on how things unfolded.
Michael B. Jordan Crashes His Ferrari into a Parked Kia in Hollywood
That would be the second attempt to ask the "Creed" star what caused his blue Ferrari to lurch into a parked Kia a couple weeks ago ... as he didn't elaborate for LAPD officers who responded to the scene.
We're also told if cops find criminal culpability upon wrapping their investigation, they'll forward the case to prosecutors for possible charges.
It'll be no joyride if things escalate for Michael ... who appeared to be racing a red Ferrari down busy Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood when his vehicle smashed into the Kia, leaving both cars mangled.
LAPD found no signs Michael was impaired by drugs or alcohol, but he might not be in the clear just yet.
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Kanye West y Ty Dolla $Ign Fiesta de 'Vultures' es interrumpida por la policía
Se suponía que el álbum "Vultures" de Kanye West y Ty Dolla $ign se iba a lanzar el viernes, pero como era de esperar, eso no sucedió y para sumar a la racha de mala suerte, la fiesta para escuchar el disco en Las Vegas fue clausurada por la policía.
Una fuente policial le dijo a TMZ que los oficiales fueron a un almacén en el desierto de Las Vegas a las 11:21 PM del jueves, después de recibir información de que un agente estaba organizando un evento musical. Al principio, estaban ayudando a controlar y dispersar a las personas.
Sin embargo, nos dicen que el promotor no fue capaz de adquirir una licencia para el evento y fue citado por los investigadores del Condado de Clark, quienes finalmente decidieron clausurar las cosas después de algunas canciones.
La noticia del cierre surgió por primera vez cuando el influencer YesJulz reveló en X: "Los policías nos cerraron. Pondremos otro stream en 20 minutos".
Quavo, Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, Lil Durk y más asistieron al evento, cuyos boletos de entrada se vendieron por $2,000. En un momento dado, Kanye actuó con su hija de 10 años, North West.
Todo lo que rodea al álbum ha provocado una increíble controversia hasta ahora. Desde la letra "I just f***ed a Jewish bitch" como single principal de "Vultures" (Solo me acosté con una pu*** judía) hasta Ye actuando en una fiesta a principios de esta semana con un atuendo negro inspirado en el Ku Kux Klan.
La participación de su hija en el álbum también ha levantado ceja, aunque North parecía estar disfrutando el tiempo con su padre.
KANYE WEST & TY DOLLA $IGN 'VULTURES' BASH SHUT DOWN BY COPS
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's "Vultures" album was supposed to be released Friday, unsurprisingly, that didn't happen ... and to add to the string of bad luck, their Vegas listening party got shut down by the cops.
A law enforcement source tells TMZ LVMPD officers first responded to a warehouse in the Vegas desert at 11:21 PM Thursday after getting info a promoter was organizing a music event. At first, they were assisting with crowd control and dispersal.
However, we're told the promoter wasn't able to produce any licensing for the event ... and was cited by Clark County investigators, who eventually shut things down only a few songs in.
News of the shutdown first surfaced when social media personality YesJulz revealed on X, "Cops shut us down. We are putting another stream up in 20 minutes."
Quavo, Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, Lil Durk and more were in attendance at the rave -- where the admission tickets sold for $2,000. At one point, Kanye performed with his 10-year-old daughter North West.
Everything surrounding the album has drawn incredible controversy so far ... with the "I just f***ed a Jewish bitch" lyrics from the lead single "Vultures" ... and Ye performing at a listening party earlier this week in KKK-inspired black garb.
His daughter's involvement in the album has also raised eyebrows -- though North appeared to enjoy her daddy-daughter time.
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Kroy Biermann Explosiva pelea con Kim Zolciak En cámara policial
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Kroy Biermann estaba en un ataque de ira cuando la policía se presentó en su casa después de que las cosas se pudieran tan feas con Kim Zolciak, que uno de sus hijos llamó al 911 para pedir ayuda.
En las nuevas imágenes de la cámara policial obtenidas por TMZ, correspondientes al incidente del 20 de noviembre, Kroy le grita a los oficiales que su vida con Kim ha terminado. Los agentes intentan que Kroy se calme, pero él continúa.
En un momento dado, Kroy dice que Kim es una narcisista total y la acusa de fabricar su drama. El hombre está enfurecido, sigue gritando que la vida de la pareja ha terminado, incluso acusa a Kim de "coger con otros hombres". Finalmente, los oficiales calman a Kroy y lo llevan adentro para seguir hablando las cosas.
La llamada inicial al 911 provino de uno de los 4 niños pequeños de la pareja, quien informó que creía que Kroy había sido agresivo con Kim, pero ninguno de los padres parece darle ninguna validez a esa afirmación.
En cuanto a Kim, ella también está bastante histérica, sentada en su Range Rover mientras explica su versión de los hechos y alegando que Kroy explotó en un ataque de ira y se negó a dejarla salir de la casa. Ella dice que comenzó a caminar por la calle en bata y a pedirle ayuda a los vecinos antes de volver a casa.
Kim explica que más temprano ese día Kroy le había pedido que se sentaran y conversaran sobre su divorcio pendiente. Según Kim, Kroy no quiere seguir adelante con la demanda, a pesar de que fue él quien la presentó, y Kim sí quiere.
A través de sus sollozos, Kim afirma que Kroy no es el hombre con el que se casó y cree que es un enfermo mental, alegando que a veces tiene miedo de estar cerca de él.
Los oficiales mantienen a los dos separados mientras hablan las cosas, y tan rápido como se intensifican los ánimos entre ellos, parecen calmarse ... Kim está de acuerdo en salir de la casa por la noche y Kroy se queda con los niños.
Kroy Biermann Explosive Fight with Kim Zolciak On Police Body Cam
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Kroy Biermann was in a fit of rage when cops showed up after an explosive fight with Kim Zolciak ... where things got so bad, one of their kids called 911 to get some help.
In new police body cam footage -- obtained by TMZ from the incident on November 20 -- Kroy screams at officers his life with Kim is over. Officers try to get Kroy to calm down, but he continues on ... yelling about there being no money and no house.
At one point, Kroy calls Kim a total narcissist, and accuses her of manufacturing their drama. He's enraged, continuing to yell the couple's life is over ... and even accusing Kim of "f***ing other men." Eventually, officers calm Kroy down and get him inside to further talk things out.
The initial 911 call came in from one of the couple's 4 young kids who reported they believed Kroy had gotten physical with Kim ... but neither parent seems to give that claim any validity.
As for Kim, she's pretty hysterical as well ... sitting in her Range Rover as she explains her side of the story, claiming Kroy flew into a fit of rage and refused to let her leave the house. She says she began walking down the street in a robe and asking neighbors for help before returning back home.
Kim explains earlier in the day Kroy had asked her to sit and chat about their pending divorce. According to Kim, Kroy doesn't want to go forward with it -- even though he's the one who filed -- and Kim wants it to be finalized.
Through her sobbing, Kim claims Kroy's not the man she married, and believes he's mentally ill ... claiming she's scared at times to be around him.
Officers keep the two separated while talking things out, and just about as quickly as things escalated, they appear to cool off ... Kim agrees to leave the house for the night, and Kroy stays behind with the kids.
We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Jonathan Majors Llamada del 911 para su novia... "Intento de suicidio, creo"
Jonathan Majors pensó que Grace Jabbari se había intentado quitar la vida después de su ruptura. El actor le dijo a los operadores del 911 que eso se insinuaba cuando la encontró inconsciente en el suelo de su apartamento.
TMZ obtuvo la llamada que Jonathan hizo el día que fue arrestado, en la que dice que está llamando por un "intento de suicidio".
Jonathan le dice al operador que Grace le dijo que podría haberse hecho daño a sí misma después de que terminaron y pasó la noche en un hotel. Jonathan Majors afirma que Grace lo había dejado fuera de su penthouse en Manhattan.
En el audio, Jonathan dice que el portero del edificio tuvo que ayudarlo a entrar. Ahí encontró a Grace desmayada en su armario. Dice que estaba desnuda de la cintura para abajo, parecía estar inconsciente y tenía un corte detrás de la oreja.
Jonathan permanece en la llamada hasta que llegan los primeros auxilios y parece preocupado por Grace. El operador le pregunta si se había caído, pero él no está seguro.
Como informamos, dos oficiales de la policía de Nueva York llegaron a la escena y también testificaron que cuando Grace se despertó, le preguntó a uno de ellos cómo había llegado allí y le preguntó si Majors estaba en el lugar o fuera, aparentemente preocupada.
Los policías también testificaron que Grace les preguntó por qué le dolía la oreja. Recordemos que esta lesión es una de las razones por las que Jonathan está siendo procesado, pero reconocieron en el estrado que no le preguntaron si se había caído.
Recuerden, Grace le dijo a los policías que Jonathan la había atacado después de una disputa la noche anterior, razón por la que terminó siendo arrestado.
La llamada del 911 es parte de las pruebas del juicio de agresión de Majors, que continúa hoy. La fiscalía ya ha presentado su caso y ahora es turno de la defensa de Majors de empezar a llamar a sus testigos al estrado.
Jonathan Majors 911 Call For GF ... 'Attempted Suicide, I Think'
Jonathan Majors thought Grace Jabbari tried taking her own life after their messy breakup, telling 911 dispatchers she insinuated as much before finding her unconscious on the floor of his apartment.
TMZ obtained the 911 call Jonathan made the day he was arrested ... and he says he's calling for an "attempted suicide."
Jonathan tells the dispatcher Grace said she might harm herself after they broke up, and he spent the night in a hotel. JM claims Grace had locked him out of his penthouse apartment in Manhattan.
In the audio, Jonathan says the building's doorman had to help him get inside, where he found Grace passed out in his closet. He says she's naked from the waist down, appears to be unconscious and has a cut behind her ear.
Jonathan stays on the line until first responders arrive ... and he seems concerned about Grace. The dispatcher asks him if she had fallen, but he's unsure.
As we reported ... two NYPD officers also responded, and they testified that when Grace woke up, she asked how she'd gotten there and asked if Majors was there or if he was outside, seemingly worried.
The cops also testified Grace asked them why her ear had hurt -- remember, the cut ear is one of the reasons Jonathan is being prosecuted -- but they conceded on the stand they did not ask her if she'd fallen.
Remember ... Grace told cops Jonathan had attacked her following a dispute the night before, and he ended up being arrested.
The 911 call is part of an evidence dump from Majors' assault trial ... which continues today. The prosecution has already rested its case, with Majors' defense starting to call their witnesses to the stand.
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Colorado Youth Basketball Cops Investigating Ref Brawl ... Insane Video!
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Things got so intense between referees at a youth basketball game in Colorado that they ended up throwing punches in front of a bunch of kids ... and now police tell TMZ Sports they're investigating the melee.
The ugly scene, which was captured on video, went down during a 4th-grade boys hoops game -- Cherry Creek vs. Legend Blue -- over the weekend at the Gold Crown Field House in Lakewood, CO.
The clip clearly shows two referees square up on the court after some type of disagreement ... when one of the refs throws a massive right hook, knockin' down the other official.
The ref attempted to throw more punches, but was held back by bystanders.
The ref who was dropped eventually got up ... but he wasn't done fighting. The man then got into a stand-off with another official ... but thankfully no punches were thrown this time.
We talked to Lakewood Police ... who told us they're aware of the situation, but haven't yet made any arrests because "the involved parties had already left the gym" by the time they arrived on scene.
Thankfully, no one was injured during the fight, according to the Gold Crown Foundation ... which also tells us all the referees have been suspended indefinitely.
"We have informed these independently contracted officials that they are suspended indefinitely from working for Gold Crown Foundation," GCF told us in a statement.
"Most importantly we apologize to everyone that had to witness their unacceptable behavior - especially the kids."
They continued ... "We look forward to getting our league back on track, and resume what will be a great season for the kids."
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2 Chainz sale del hospital tras un accidente automovilístico en Miami
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2 Chainz está fuera del hospital y se está recuperando luego de estar involucrado en un accidente de tres carros en Miami durante el fin de semana.
Fuentes cercanas al rapero le dicen a TMZ que fue dado de alta horas después de haber sido llevado al hospital el sábado por la mañana, los médicos lo revisaron después del accidente.
Nos dicen que solo estaba un poco golpeado y por suerte se las arregló para esquivar cualquier lesión importante.
2 Chainz estuvo inicialmente en Miami para asistir al Art Basel, pero nos dicen que está feliz de estar fuera del hospital y en casa ahora, y le está dando prioridad a descansar antes de las vacaciones.
TMZ publcó la historia, confirmando un accidente que involucró a tres vehículos y al rapero en Miami. El rapero de "Birthday Song" también compartió un video de sí mismo en una ambulancia siendo llevado al hospital para ser revisado.
En cuanto a quién tuvo la culpa, 2 Chainz estaba en el claro ... con la policía sospechando que uno de los otros conductores estaba bajo la influencia del alcohol cuando golpeó al rapero por detrás.
2 Chainz publicó algunas fotos de la escena que muestran el gran impacto del accidente, con otro carro fuertemente destrozado en la parte delantera izquierda.
Por suerte, no hubo víctimas mortales.
2 CHAINZ OUT OF HOSPITAL AFTER CAR CRASH
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2 Chainz is out of the hospital and recovering just fine ... after he was involved in a 3-car crash in Miami over the weekend.
Sources close to the rapper tell TMZ he was released hours after being rushed to the hospital early Saturday morning ... docs checked him out following the accident.
We're told he was just a bit banged up ... and luckily managed to dodge any major injuries.
2 Chainz was initially in Miami for Art Basel ... but we're told he's happy to be out of the hospital and home now, and is prioritizing rest before the holidays.
TMZ broke the story, confirming a crash involving 3 vehicles and the rapper in Miami. The "Birthday Song' rapper also shared a vid of himself in an ambulance being taken to the hospital to get checked out.
As for who was at fault, 2 Chainz was in the clear ... with cops suspecting one of the other drivers of driving under the influence when they hit the rapper from behind.
2 Chainz posted a few pics of the scene, showing the extensive impact of the crash, with another car heavily mangled on the front left side.
Luckily, there were no fatalities.
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Rapper Quando Rondo Busted on Federal Drug Charges
Rapper Quando Rondo was arrested Friday on federal drug charges ... TMZ has confirmed.
The Savannah rapper was taken into custody Friday without incident. Cops say Quando was a passenger in a car that was pulled over. The vehicle was pulled over with the intention of arresting Quando and not because of a traffic violation. None of the other occupants in the car were taken into custody.
Quando -- real name Tyquian Terrel Bowman -- was indicted back in June along with 18 others on state gang and drug charges. He's accused of violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act over his involvement with the Rollin' 60s street gang.
Prosecutors claim the "ABG" rapper instructed another defendant to negotiate weed prices and then traveled to Macon, GA to pay the supplier.
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2 Chainz Rushed to Hospital After Car Accident in Miami
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8:46 AM PT -- A rep for Florida Highway Patrol confirmed there was a crash involving three vehicles -- a Mercedes, Nissan and Toyota -- that occurred in Miami.
While there were no fatalities, police said at least one adult male was transported to a local hospital, but his condition was not disclosed, nor was his identity.
2 Chainz was rushed to a hospital early Saturday morning after he was hit by a car in Miami ... TMZ has learned.
The rapper was driving on I-95 and about to exit when we're told by informed sources a car hit his vehicle. We're told cops suspect the other driver may have been driving under the influence.
It appears 2 Chainz was hit from behind because the damage to the car was on the front left driver's side -- and the damage is extensive, meaning the force of the crash was intense.
2 Chainz just posted this vid of him in an ambulance on his way to the hospital.
We're told he suffered neck injuries and possibly other injuries as well, but that he's in stable condition in the hospital.
He had left a strip club called Booby Trap, a hot Miami strip club, shortly before the crash. He was in Miami for Art Basel.
Originally Published -- 6:19 AM PT
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Joe Biden Fundraiser Interrupted By Pro-Palestinian Marchers ... 'No Votes For Mass Murderer'
Joe Biden's L.A. fundraiser was interrupted Friday by screaming pro-Palestinian demonstrators as police in riot gear stood guard, trying to keep the peace.
The 46th Prez arrived by motorcade to last night's political event in Holmby Hills, where dozens of demonstrators had gathered to voice their anger over what they see as the extermination of the Palestinians by Israel.
Scores of Palestinians have been killed since the bloody Israel-Hamas war began in October. At the time, Hamas terrorists invaded the Jewish state and slaughtered 1,400 Israelis, triggering the deadly conflict. Hamas rules over the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
During Friday's fundraiser, demonstrators threw objects at officers and passing vehicles, while holding up signs that read, "No votes for mass murderer," a reference to Biden's 2024 presidential bid. They were also chanting "Free free, Palestine" and "Long Live Palestine."
LAPD Chief Michel Moore said his officers did not have to use force or make any arrests because the demonstrators eventually dispersed.
Meanwhile, Biden delivered a short speech at the celebrity-studded event, calling his 2024 Republican rival, Donald Trump, a threat to democracy. He also talked about his first-term economic successes and the federal judges he has confirmed to the courts.
Among the notable attendees were Jill Biden, Steven Spielberg, Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff. Rock 'n' roll star Lenny Kravitz also showed up to perform for the crowd.
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Joe Biden Evento interrumpido por manifestantes propalestinos "Ningún voto para un asesino"
La recaudación de fondos de Joe Biden en Los Ángeles fue interrumpida el viernes por manifestantes pro-palestinos que gritaban, mientras la policía con equipos antidisturbios montaba guardia y trataba de mantener la paz.
El 46º Presidente llegó en caravana al acto político de anoche en Holmby Hills, donde decenas de manifestantes se habían reunido para expresar su ira por lo que consideran el exterminio de los palestinos por Israel.
Decenas de palestinos han muerto desde que comenzó la sangrienta guerra entre Israel y Hamás en octubre. Entonces, los terroristas de Hamás invadieron el Estado judío y masacraron a 1.400 israelíes, desencadenando el sangriento conflicto.
Durante la recaudación de fondos el viernes, los manifestantes arrojaron objetos a los agentes y a los vehículos que pasaban, y llevaron pancartas que decían "No votes por un asesino (mass murderer)", en referencia a la candidatura presidencial de Biden para 2024. También coreaban "Free free, Palestine" y "Long Live Palestine".
El jefe de la policía de Los Ángeles, Michel Moore, dijo que sus agentes no tuvieron que usar la fuerza ni realizar ningún arresto porque los manifestantes acabaron dispersándose.
Mientras tanto, Biden pronunció un breve discurso en el evento repleto de celebridades, en el que calificó a su rival republicano de 2024, Donald Trump, como una amenaza para la democracia. También habló de los éxitos económicos de su primer mandato, así como de los jueces federales que ha confirmado.
Entre los asistentes destacados estuvieron Jill Biden, Steven Spielberg, Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff. La estrella del Rock n Roll Lenny Kravitz también apareció y actuó para la multitud.