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FOX 11 UPDATE 1:46 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell us the suspect has died from his injuries. A dramatic and possibly deadly end to a wild police chase just unfolded outside Los Angeles, as a suspect driving a stolen police cruiser jumped from the vehicle as it was still moving. The whole thing was broadcast live on FOX 11 as officers from the California Highway Patrol raced at high speeds to keep up with the suspect. The man weaved in between lanes of traffic on CA 138 toward Lancaster, and at times could be seen rummaging through the inside of the cop car. FOX 11 Then, in a stunning move, and while the vehicle was still traveling at an extremely high speed, the suspect opened the driver's side door and jumped out of the vehicle. The suspect hit his head and was immediately knocked unconscious. From there, the stolen police cruiser continued until it slammed into an electric pole. FOX 11 Officers … [Read more...] about Police Chase Suspect Dies from Injuries After Jumping Out of Stolen Cop Car

TMZ has learned Gloria Allred 's latest mystery client is the former Aspen cop who interviewed Charlie Sheen 's wife after the alleged Christmas Day domestic incident. Valerie McFarlane was fired from the Aspen PD because she allegedly gave "favorable treatment" to a reporter working on the story. She also reportedly used her position to get free concert tickets. McFarlane would have been a witness for the prosecution had the case gone to trial, and she would have been grilled like a cheeseburger on cross. Gloria is in Aspen with McFarlane and plans to hold a news conference with her right after Charlie gets his sentence. We just got this photo moments ago , as the two had lunch in an Aspen hotel. … [Read more...] about Fired Cop in Charlie Sheen Case — It’s Allred Time

The ex-fiance of Kandi Burruss -- who stars on " Real Housewives of Atlanta " -- died tonight after a brawl erupted at a club in Atlanta. Cops say A.J. Jewell suffered severe head injuries during the fight at Body Tap and was rushed to Piedmont Hospital, where he later died ... this according to myfoxatlanta.com. Cops currently have no suspects in custody. UPDATE -- Atlanta police spokesman James Polite says Frederick Richardson has been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of Ashley "A.J." Jewell. Richardson was hospitalized after the alleged fight and will be taken into custody once he is released. More Today in TMZ History Nic Cage Sued for $2 Million Britney Spears Has Lost Her Kids Tony Curtis is Dead … [Read more...] about Ex-Fiance of ‘Housewife’ Dies after Club Brawl

12:25 PM PT -- A spokesperson for Lu's station, KTLA, tells us the arrest is a misunderstanding -- she noticed the earbuds were left behind, and picked them up, "intending to return them to the owner whom she had been speaking with while in line to clear TSA." The spokesperson says when Lu was unable to locate the owner, she boarded her flight -- but she is fully cooperating with authorities. Former Miss USA Lu Parker is under arrest for pilfering a pair of high-end headphones at LAX ... TMZ has learned. The 1994 pageant winner, and current news anchor in L.A., allegedly lifted the headphones Wednesday morning at the TSA screening area in Terminal 6. Law enforcement sources tell us she walked to her gate and boarded her flight. We're told cops saw Lu take the audio gear on CCTV cams, and tracked her down on the plane before it left. Officers hauled her off the jet and took her into custody. The headphones are worth $200, so she's looking at a … [Read more...] about Ex Miss USA Lu Parker Arrested for Petty Theft at LAX

Lil Wayne has just pled guilty to attempted weapon possession in New York. Wayne was busted on July 22, 2007 in NYC after police pulled over his tour bus because they allegedly smelled pot. Cops say when an officer approached the bus, Wayne tossed a Louis Vuitton bag with a gun inside. New York is known for having extremely tough gun laws -- Wayne is expecting to get 1-year behind bars. Wayne's troubles are far from over. The rapper still faces felony drug possession and weapons charges in Arizona ... after cops found 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine, 41 grams of ecstasy, various drug paraphernalia and a handgun on his tour bus during a traffic stop in Yuma County back in 2008. Wayne pled not guilty to those charges -- his trial is set for March of 2010. More Lil Wayne! … [Read more...] about Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

The four indelible stars o f 80 for Brady — Lily Tomlin , Jane Fonda , Rita Moreno and Sally Field — have a combined age of 335 years but are not the least bit inclined to act like it in this highly concocted but sassy, good-natured wish-fulfillment comedy. The film is as silly and contrived as all get-out and you can’t help feeling that, with a cast this good, it’s a shame that a script worthy of the actresses’ combined talents couldn’t have been found and put to much better use. Still, if you’re at all inclined to spend a couple of hours in the company of four ultra-talented ladies doing dopey and rambunctious things to worm their way into the Super Bowl to behold their sports hero Tom Brady in person, then this is your ticket. Since the 45-year-old Brady won’t be playing in the Super Bowl this season, some fans might, as consolation, decide to go see this film, in which the now-ex-star quarterback appears not only on the field, in footage of his … [Read more...] about ‘80 For Brady’ Film Review: All-Star Cast Drives Timely Wish-Fulfillment Comedy

Peter Gerber A deadly car wreck captured on video looked like a wild scene straight out of a Hollywood movie, but the scary thing was ... it was all real. Check out the insane footage showing a driver barreling through an NYC intersection and crashing into another vehicle. Two people were killed and five others were injured. Police say Vitaliy Konoplyov was in a Toyota Camry cruising through a traffic light at the Brooklyn intersection on Monday afternoon, when he T-boned a Honda crossing in front of him in the opposite direction. It was not clear who had the right of way. Peter Gerber The impact from the collision sent the Toyota spiraling onto the sidewalk as people ran for cover. The Honda spun around in the street as shrapnel was flying everywhere. The NYPD says both vehicles also hit a pedestrian and the Toyota struck an occupied Chevrolet Equinox. Cops say the Honda driver and pedestrian died at a local hospital. … [Read more...] about New Video Shows Wild Car Wreck in NYC, 2 People Dead