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3 days ago
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Judge Reportedly Claims 'Teen Mom 2' Alum Will Eventually 'Kill Someone'
Judge Reportedly Claims 'Teen Mom 2' Alum Will Eventually 'Kill Someone' originally appeared on Parade. Teen Mom 2 alum Nathan Griffith will serve up to four years in prison after allegedly strangling his ex-girlfriend, a violent act that violated his probation — which he was on for allegedly strangling his sister years earlier. Jenelle Evans' ex — with whom she shares 10-year-old son Kaiser — will serve a "maximum of 48 [months] with a minimum parole eligibility of 14 months in the Nevada Department of Corrections," according to the sentence filing obtained by The Sun on Thursday, May 29. Griffith reportedly received 11 days already served. According to an eyewitness in court, the judge told Griffith: "You are a danger to others and you're going to kill someone.'" Griffith allegedly sobbed as the sentence was handed down. Per multiple outlets, the former Marine pleaded guilty to the felony charge of "Battery Constituting Domestic Violence- Strangulation" in the alleged April assault of Biddle, 21. Per The Sun, Biddle was in court at Griffith's sentencing, as was his estranged, but still legal, wife, May Oyola — who recently shared an Instagram photo of a large bouquet of flowers from Griffith, signed "Your Husband." Griffith's sister, who accused him of strangling her in 2023, was also in court. Though Evans was not present in the courtroom, she caught major heat from Teen Mom fans after defending Griffith on TikTok following the altercation with Biddle. At the time, she claimed that Griffith and Biddle were both at fault, and offered her ex stay at her house — specifically, in Kaiser's room. (Evans previously claimed that Griffith hadn't seen his son in two years.) Evans' estranged husband, David Eason, has his own strangulation charge against him. He was charged with felony 'Assault by Strangulation" after allegedly strangling Evans' 15-year-old son Jace. Eason has denied the claims. In addition to Jace and Nathan, Evans is also mom to 8-year-old daughter Ensley, whom she shares with Eason. If you or someone you know has been a victim of domestic violence, help is available 24 hours a day through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or visit their website. Judge Reportedly Claims 'Teen Mom 2' Alum Will Eventually 'Kill Someone' first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 days ago
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Brad Pitt Made Rare Comments About His Divorce From Angelina Jolie In A New Interview
This story discusses domestic abuse. Brad Pitt is, at this point, one of those stars who doesn't grant a ton of interviews — and even when he does, opening up about his personal life is an exceedingly rare occurrence. One topic that he very rarely comments on is his divorce from Angelina Jolie, which was just finalized at the top of this year. The legal proceedings stretched across almost an entire decade, properly kicking off when Angelina filed for divorce on Sept. 19, 2016 — days after an alleged altercation on a private jet where Brad was accused of physically and verbally assaulting Angelina and their son Maddox, who was 15 years old at the time. Related: 24 Strange, Gross, And Totally Surprising Facts About Red Carpet Outfits Well, Brad's next movie, F1: The Movie, is set to hit theaters a month from now (June 27, specifically) — and as part of the lead-up to its release, the actor is the subject of a new GQ profile in which he offers some rare comments about the divorce's finalization, as well as his personal life being covered in the media. Related: Sophie Turner Opened Up About Her "Incredibly Sad" Split From Joe Jonas 'My personal life is always in the news,' he remarked about the latter subject. 'It's been in the news for 30 years, bro. Or some version of my personal life, let's put it that way.' After being asked if filming F1 was a "refuge" from public scrutiny, he responded, 'It's been an annoyance I've had to always deal with in different degrees, large and small, as I do the things I really want to do. So, it's always been this kind of nagging time suck or waste of time, if you let it be that. I don't know. I don't know.' 'My life is fairly contained. It feels pretty warm and secure with my friends, with my loves, with my fam, with my knowledge of who I am, that, you know, it's like this fly buzzing around a little bit.' When asked directly if the divorce finalization provided "relief" from public scrutiny, Brad also replied, 'No, I don't think it was that major of a thing. Just something coming to fruition. Legally.' Hmm. OK! If you want to read the rest of the profile, it's right here. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911. For anonymous, confidential help, you can call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or chat with an advocate via the website. Also in Celebrity: "I Can't Emphasize Enough How Filthy Some Of These People Are": 39 Hollywood Secrets People Have Learned From Working With Celebs Also in Celebrity: If You Think You're Smarter Than The Average Celebrity, Prove It By Correctly Answering These Questions They Got Wrong On "Jeopardy" Also in Celebrity: 12 Celebs Who Came Out At A Young Age, And 13 Who Came Out Way Later In Life
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5 days ago
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Domestic dispute leads to murder, suicide: WilCo Sheriff
Content Warning: This article discusses domestic violence and suicide. Please return to the homepage if you are not comfortable with the topic. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text 'Start' to 88788. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Early details in an investigation of two deaths on Memorial Day suggest a 'murder-suicide,' according to a Tuesday press release from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. WCSO said its deputies went to a residence in the 7200 block of E State Highway 29 around 3 a.m. That location is just outside of Georgetown, WCSO said. Deputies found two bodies in the residence. WCSO identified the deceased as Azucena Porcayo, 46, and Alejandro Arzate Valdez, 54. According to WCSO, Valdez and Porcayo were exes. Investigators' early findings showed that the shooting began as 'a domestic dispute' that escalated into Valdez shooting Porcayo, then himself, WCSO said. 'This is a senseless and heartbreaking tragedy,' said WCSO Criminal Investigations Division Commander John Foster. 'We urge anyone experiencing domestic violence to seek help. There are resources available in our community that can provide support and assist with safely exiting an abusive relationship.' The investigation remains active and ongoing, according to the press release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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What Kid Cudi revealed Cassie told him about Diddy
Kid Cudi testified in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-crimes trial, and he's revealing what Casandra "Cassie" Ventura Fine told him of the embattled hip hop mogul. Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, was romantically involved with Ventura Fine in 2011, within the decade she spent on and off with Combs. While on the stand on May 22, the rapper said that Ventura Fine told him that Combs "would hit her" and "sometimes kick her." He said around Thanksgiving of 2010 is "when she was telling me she was having problems" in her relationship with Combs. During his testimony, Mescudi also described receiving a call in December 2011 from Ventura Fine, who he said sounded "scared" and told him that Combs had found out about their relationship. Diddy on Trial newsletter: Step inside the courtroom with USA TODAY as Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sex crimes and trafficking charges. "I didn't think she was still dealing with him," said Mescudi, who testified that he brought her to a hotel because he wanted to make sure she was "safe away from" Combs. Kid Cudi takes the stand about Porsche explosion in Diddy trial The rapper went on to say that he later received a call informing him that Combs was inside his house. When Mescudi arrived home, he said no one was inside, but some gifts for his family had been opened and his dog was locked up in the bathroom. See photos: Kid Cudi's Porsche damaged in explosion allegedly orchestrated by Diddy Mescudi said he was in love with Ventura Fine, but that they ended things because the "drama" was "getting out of hand," and he "just wanted to give it some space, for my safety and for her safety." When asked why he had safety concerns, Mescudi responded, "Because I knew Sean Combs was violent." Diddy trial live updates: What did Kid Cudi say about alleged break in, car explosion? Ventura Fine previously testified that she did not tell Combs about her relationship with Mescudi because she was concerned about what his reaction would be. She also said she obtained a burner phone for her communications with Mescudi, and that when Combs learned of the relationship, he lunged at her with a wine bottle opener between his fingers. Contributing: Edward Segarra If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Diddy trial: Kid Cudi testifies Cassie revealed Sean Combs abuse
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6 days ago
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He Had a Wife — and a Girlfriend Who'd Just Learned She Was Pregnant. Then He Took the 'Coward's Way Out'
Kevin Akins, 37, shot his wife Rebeca Akins, 35, dead and then killed his girlfriend Cindel Rhoden, 33, according to the Dalton Police Department Rhoden was a single mother with two daughters who had just discovered she was pregnant with a son Police say the investigation is still in the early stages and no motive has been releasedA Georgia man murdered his wife and the pregnant, mother-of-two he was dating before taking his own life in what police are calling a double murder-suicide. Kevin Akins, 37, shot his wife Rebeca Akins, 35, dead on the morning of May 21, at her apartment in Dalton, according to a release from the Dalton Police Department. Dalton is a city in the northwest section of the state located approximately 20 miles south of the Tennessee border. Police say Kevin then got in his car and drove to the home of Cindel Rhoden, 33, a mother-of-two he had been dating and who'd just learned she was pregnant with a baby boy, according to family members. Kevin then murdered Rhoden before taking his own life, the DPD said in the release. Rhoden was found dead by her father, who went to her apartment after not hearing from the victim for days, police said. Rebeca's body was found after co-workers requested a welfare check on her when she missed three days of work without notice, according to the release. Officers said they arrived at her apartment on the evening of May 23, and were let in by staff after being unable to get someone to come to the door. Once inside, officers found Rebeca's body with an apparent gunshot wound to the head, according to the release. Detectives said they were then called in to investigate Rebeca's death, and viewed surveillance footage showing Kevin leaving the apartment complex at dawn two days prior. They were then able to track the suspect's vehicle to a nearby apartment complex, which authorities surveilled while awaiting a search warrant. During this time, on May 24, authorities witnessed a man later identified as Rhoden's father coming into the apartment and quickly leaving. According to the release, Rhoden's father was calling 911 to report that his daughter and the suspect were dead. Police say the investigation is still in the preliminary stages and have not released a possible motive. Rhoden's family had started a GoFundMe page in hopes of raising money for her funeral and to help her two daughters. "Cindel was taken from us in a senseless act of violence. She was devoted to her work, and worked hard as a single mother trying to navigate and figure out life," her family wrote. They also say she was killed by a man who then "took the coward's way out" when he took his own life. "Cindel was more than just a victim of this tragedy, she was kind, full of life, and a devoted mom doing her best for her girls,:" her family wrote. If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
