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NFL safety Deshazor Everett has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless driving over a December 2021 car accident that killed his girlfriend, TMZ Sports has confirmed. The former Washington Commanders captain entered the plea in a Loudoun County courtroom on Tuesday after prosecutors reduced his initial charge from felony involuntary manslaughter. Everett -- who's due back in court in September for sentencing -- is still facing up to a year behind bars if the judge decides to throw the book at him. Getty As we previously reported, Everett was initially arrested and charged in the case back in February, after law enforcement said he was traveling at "over twice the posted 45 mph speed limit" before he crashed his Nissan GT-R in Virginia on Dec. 23, killing his girlfriend Olivia Peters . The scene of the wreck, according to 911 callers, was terrifying ... with witnesses saying they saw Everett's car " trapped in the trees ." … [Read more...] about NFL’s Deshazor Everett Pleads Guilty To Reckless Driving In Fatal Car Crash Case

Allen Weisselberg , the longtime chief financial officer for the Trump Organization , pleaded guilty on Thursday to 15 charges related to tax fraud and evasion. Weisselberg’s plea requires that he testify against the Trump Organization, as opposed to Donald Trump himself, at an upcoming trial. Weisselberg faces a five month jail sentence on Rikers Island and five years probation, and paying nearly $2 million in taxes, penalty and interest. Last year, New York prosecutors charged Weisselberg and the Trump Organization in an alleged scheme to evade taxes on more than $1.7 million in income. Weisselberg initially pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecutors had described a 15-year tax scheme and said the charges include 15 felony counts, including a scheme to defraud, conspiracy, grand larceny and falsifying business records. They said they have digital drives with grand jury testimony, bookkeeping records, tax records, statements of potential witnesses. The … [Read more...] about Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg Pleads Guilty In New York Tax Case

Getty UPDATE 11:13 AM PT -- Prosecutors tell TMZ Sports ... Dupree's probation will be supervised. They added Dupree had to go through anger management classes, which they say he has already completed. Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree just pled guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from his role in a fight at a Walgreens earlier this year, TMZ Sports has learned. The 29-year-old football player -- according to a court official -- appeared in a Nashville, Tenn. courtroom on Monday and made the plea after striking a deal with prosecutors. Dupree pled guilty to misdemeanor assault offensive or provocative, the court official tells us. Dupree was sentenced to unsupervised probation for 6 months, according to the official. He also had to pay $418 in court costs. The Titans had practice Monday morning ... though it's unclear if the pass rusher -- who signed a 5-year, $82.5 million contract with the Titans in 2021 -- … [Read more...] about NFL’s Bud Dupree Pleads Guilty To Assault Charge In Walgreens Fight Case

Brittney Griner has been found guilty of smuggling illegal narcotics into Russia, the New York Times reports. The judge sentenced the WNBA star to nine years in prison and issued a fine of 1 million rubles, or about $16,300. While the guilty verdict was expected, as the Russian legal system rarely acquits defendants, the trial garnered national attention throughout the weeks-long trial. Shortly after the verdict was announced, President Joe Biden released a statement demanding Griner’s release. “Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia is wrongfully detaining Brittney,” the statement read. “It’s unacceptable, and I call on Russia to release her immediately so she can be with her wife, loved ones, friends, and teammates. My administration will continue to work tirelessly and pursue every possible avenue to bring Brittney and Paul Whelan home safely as soon as possible.” During the … [Read more...] about Brittney Griner Found Guilty in Russian Drug Smuggling Trial, Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison

UPDATE (2/3): Travis McMichael, one of Ahmaud Arbery ’s killers, reaffirmed his plea of not guilty on hate-crime charges Thursday, The New York Times reports. His decision to plead not guilty comes after a federal judge rejected a plea deal on Monday, where McMichael would have pleaded guilty to one hate crime charge in exchange for a recommendation that he serve 30 years in federal prison. *** A federal judge on Monday rejected the plea deal between prosecutors and Travis McMichael on hate-crimes charges for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, CNN reports . Arbery was chased, shot at close range and murdered in 2020 while going for a run through a residential neighborhood in Georgia. As part of the now defunct deal, McMichael agreed to plead guilty to one hate crime charge in exchange for a recommendation that he serve 30 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Lisa G. Wood rejected the plea and gave McMichael until Friday to decide about formally entering a guilty … [Read more...] about Ahmaud Arbery’s Killer Reaffirms Not Guilty Plea Following Failed Deal

A$AP Rocky has pled not guilty to felony firearms charges. A$AP showed up at the Downtown L.A. criminal courthouse Wednesday all suited up for his arraignment. Arraignments are quick, and this was no exception. A$AP entered his plea to both charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. TMZ.com A$AP walked confidently to the podium with his lawyer, Sara Caplan of O.J. Simpson fame. His bond was set at $550k and the preliminary hearing was set for November. TMZ.com As we reported, A$AP is accused of firing shots at A$AP Relli during a dispute in Hollywood back in November. Relli claims bullet fragments struck him, causing an injury to his hand. He is suing Rocky over the incident. You'll recall ... he was arrested at LAX back in April after landing in a private jet with Rihanna . FYI ... there's a protective order prohibiting Rocky from having any contact with Relli. Rocky's lawyer … [Read more...] about A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty in Felony Firearms Case

Initially anticipated to continue for weeks, or even months, Brittney Griner ’s high-profile drug possession trial is expected to come to a close in Russia “very soon,” the WNBA star’s lawyer Maria Blagovolina told Reuters . Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday, with a sentencing decision following sometime this month. Appearing in court on Tuesday for the seventh hearing of the trial, a defense expert testified that the examination of the vape cartridges containing cannabis oil discovered in Griner’s luggage at a Moscow-area airport in February violated standard Russian law. During the nearly two-hour session, forensic chemist Dmitry Gladyshev testified for the defense, explaining: “The examination does not comply with the law in terms of the completeness of the study and does not comply with the norms of the Code of Criminal Procedure.” Following the hearing, Blagovolina pointed to one violation of note, stating that the examination results failed to show the … [Read more...] about Brittney Griner Trial to End ‘Very Soon’ as Defense Claims Vape Examination Violated Russian Law

TMZ.com The driver who killed Nicki Minaj 's father, Robert Maraj , in a hit-and-run was just sentenced to time behind bars. Charles Polevich was ordered to serve 1 year in jail Wednesday after pleading guilty to two felony charges -- leaving the scene of an incident without reporting and tampering with physical evidence. On top of that, his driver's license will be suspended for 6 months and he'll pay a $5,000 fine. Polevich was facing up to 7 years behind bars, but Judge Howard Sturim followed through with a commitment to sentence him to no more than one year in jail. TMZ broke the story ... Nicki's dad died at the age of 64 after being struck in a hit-and-run accident back in February 2021 while he was walking on Long Island. At the time, cops said the driver fled the scene and tried to hide the car in a detached garage at his place. Robert was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and died from his … [Read more...] about Nicki Minaj’s Dad’s Killer Sentenced to 1 Year in Jail

Getty Jerry Harris , star of Netflix's "Cheer," is getting a new routine ... and TMZ has a glimpse into his life in federal lockdown. Jerry is about a month into his 12-year prison sentence in his child pornography case. He was recently transferred to a federal prison in Oklahoma City, where his daily life will be a huge culture shock. Bop.gov Jerry's going to need to find a new way to stay active, because the only fitness opportunities are basketball, handball, walking and lifting weights. Other ways to pass the time include hobby craft programs, board and card games, group discussion, letter writing and TV viewing ... but the inmates don't get to pick what's on the tube. Jerry's got a new bedtime too ... lights go out at 11:30 PM on weekdays and 1 AM on weekends ... but there's no sleeping in ... he's gotta be dressed and out of his cell by 6 AM. It's unlikely Jerry will make many friends on the inside ... guys who plead guilty … [Read more...] about ‘Cheer’ Star Jerry Harris’ Life In Federal Prison Has No Room For Cheerleading

Brittney Griner , the two-time U.S. Olympic gold medal basketball player and WNBA star, was found guilty Thursday in Russia of drug smuggling and possession and sentenced to nine years in jail. The news comes six months after Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport while entering the country with cannabis oil in her luggage. Her lawyers said they plan to appeal the ruling. “We are very disappointed by the verdict,” said Griner’s attorneys Maria Blagovolina and Alexander Boykov. “As legal professionals, we believe that the court should be fair to everyone regardless of nationality. The court completely ignored all the evidence of the defense, and most importantly, the guilty plea. This contradicts the existing legal practice. Taking into account the amount of the substance (not to mention the defects of the expertise) and the plea, the verdict is absolutely unreasonable. We will certainly file an appeal.” The high-profile case has reached the steps of both the U.S. … [Read more...] about U.S. Basketball Star Brittney Griner Sentenced To 9 Years In Jail In Russia