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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The families of Gabby Petito & Brian Laundrie have reached a $3 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed after authorities concluded he strangled her during a cross-country trip in August 2021.

The settlement was signed Thursday by Sarasota County Circuit Judge Hunter W. Carroll. A lawyer for Petito’s parents said whatever money is received will go to the Gabby Petito Foundation dedicated to locating missing people & curbing domestic violence.

“The Petito family lost their daughter & they were also denied the opportunity to confront her killer,” said attorney Patrick Reilly. “No amount of money is sufficient to compensate the Petito family for the loss of their daughter, Gabby, at the hands of Brian Laundrie.”

The lawsuit claimed Laundrie was liable for damages because he caused her death. A separate lawsuit, still pending in Sarasota, claims Laundrie’s parents wrongly concealed that he confessed to killing Petito before he returned home in September 2021 to Florida from their trip out West in a converted van.

Christopher & Roberta Laundrie denied that claim.

Petito’s disappearance on the trip & the subsequent discovery of her slain body Sept. 19, 2021 became a national obsession.

His remains were found there in October 2021 & investigators say he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound & left a note confessing to Petito’s slaying.

The Petito family has also filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against police in Moab, Utah, where the couple got into a physical altercation but were allowed by officers to resume their journey despite clear danger signs of domestic violence. 

Petito & Laundrie were engaged to be married. 

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Authorities seized nearly $3 million worth of methamphetamine, hidden among a shipment of onions, during a tractor-trailer’s inspection at federal facility in San Diego, officials announced Friday.

A K-9 unit for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection alerted to the trailer’s shipment of onions on Sunday and officers found nearly 1,200 small packages of meth, the agency said Friday in a news release.

The 46-year-old driver, a Mexican national who was not named, was arrested for the alleged narcotic smuggling attempt at the Otay Mesa port-of-entry commercial vehicle facility, officials said.

The packages of meth — more than 1,336 pounds (606 kilograms) — were shaped into small globes with a white covering, the agency said, and meant to blend into the onions. The drugs are estimated to be worth $2.9 million on the street.

“This was not only a clever attempt to try and smuggle in narcotics, one I haven’t seen before, but also time consuming to wrap narcotics into these small packages, designed to look like onions,” said Sidney Aki, CBP Director of Field Operations in San Diego, in the news release. “While we have certainly seen narcotics in produce before, it’s unusual for us to see this level of detail in the concealment.”

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A bodybuilder sent Kobe Bryant a letter in 2003 offering to kill his rape accuser ... and the guy later asked for $3 MILLION to do the deed -- this according to newly released FBI docs.

The papers -- obtained by TMZ Sports -- were released by feds earlier this month ... and they reveal new details from the '03 case against Patrick Graber.

The docs, in which Graber's name is redacted, show how feds say they got Graber to fess up to attempting to get cash from Bryant in exchange for making his "problem" disappear.

Federal investigators in the docs say Graber -- who they say was a gym rat -- mailed a FedEx letter to Bryant with the offer ... adding that Bryant's team immediately turned it over to local authorities.

In the docs, officials say they then set up meetings with Graber ... and he allegedly told them the price tag he wanted in order to make Kobe's "problem" go away.

Investigators in the docs say deputies traveled to Kobe's accuser's residence in Colorado to tell her of the possible threat.

Graber was eventually arrested after a lengthy investigation ... and was hit with several charges, including solicitation to commit murder.

Graber later pled no contest to grand theft ... and was ultimately sentenced to three years in prison.

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Source: TMZ

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Rapper Ja Rule & his wife Aisha Atkins are accused of refusing to pay over $3 million in federal taxes.

According to court documents obtained by Radar, lawyers representing the United State of America filed suit against Ja Rule (real name: Jeffrey Atkins) and Aisha. They explain the case was brought after the IRS requested they take the rapper to court.

The suit claims money is owed for the years 2005-2010 & 2012-2017. The government says the two owe a total of $3,139,237.76.

The breakdown is $357,421.23 (2005), $518,700.88 (2006), $348,087.49 (2007) $267,193 (2008), $198,817.99 (2009), $47,901.53 (2010), $128,926.37 (2012), $116,720.65 (2013), $229,577.62 (2014), $212,270.42 (2015), $526,431.46 (2016) and $187,188.52 (2017).

The IRS claims despite numerous demands for payment, Ja Rule refuses to pay up on the bill. They are demanding the court enter a judgment against Ja Rule & his wife for $3.1 million. The rapper has yet to file a response to the case but has hired his longtime attorney, Stacy Richman.

Ja Rule has a long history of issues filing & paying his taxes.

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Source: Radar Online

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A Caddo Parish, Louisiana Grand Jury has indicted Mystikal on one count each of first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping.

The indictment, which was handed down Tuesday, September 19, stems from an incident that allegedly took place at a Shreveport casino where the 46-year old rapper, born Michael Lawrence Tyler, performed in 2016.

KSLA reports that his bond has been set at $3 million.

The New Orleans native initially turned himself in on August 21. At the time a member of the Mystikal's camp told TMZ that the accusation was false, and he planned on pleading not guilty.

Two other people were also indicted in connection with the crime.

26-year old Darnell Holman on one count each of first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping. His bond has been set at $3 million.

Tenichia Monieck Wafford, 42, on one count of obstruction of justice. Her bond is set at $500,000.

This is the second time Mystikal has been in trouble for a sexually-related crime.

In 2003 the "Danger (Been So Long)" hit maker pleaded guilty to sexual battery and extortion. He was sentenced to six years in prison.

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Ja Rule has just been hit with a second lawsuit related to his Fyre Festival. The proposed "luxury weekend" was supposed to go down on a private island in the Bahamas in April, but quickly descended into chaos and had to be cancelled after one day.

Guests who paid anywhere from $1000 to $100,000 to attend were promised first class accommodations and performances by Lil Yachty, Migos, G.O.O.D. Music, Major Lazer and Blink 182.

When revelers started arriving on Thursday, April 27, they were greeted by "soggy tents, bad food and general disappointment verging on panic," according to the New York Times.

Expectation vs. Reality#fyre #fyrefestival pic.twitter.com/U80NApajxl

— William N. Finley IV (@WNFIV) April 28, 2017

A view of the luxury food court with some luxury school bus transportation at Fyre Festival. #fyre #fyrefestival pic.twitter.com/XL3PtRw8q0

— William N. Finley IV (@WNFIV) April 28, 2017

TMZ reports that Ja, born Jeffrey Atkins and business partner Billy McFarland are on the hook for a $3 million loan they took out 18 days prior to the festival.

EHL Funding claims the pair were supposed to make weekly payments, but stopped after forking over just under $900,000.

EHL says the two are now in default and is suing them for the money owed, plus interest.

As we previously reported, McFarland and Ja were hit with a lawsuit by a concert goer earlier this month, who believes the festival was a get-rich-scam.

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It didn't take the Phoenix police very long to apprehend the man suspected of stealing a briefcase containing $3 million worth of jewelry from Drake and Future's tour bus.

TMZ reports that Travion King was taken into custody at Arizona State University Wednesday, September 7, a day after the Tuesday theft at the Talking Stick Resort Arena.

King had previously been employed at the arena, but was not working on the night in question.

Police say King, who is described as a transient, was in possession of the briefcase and all of the jewelry when he was arrested. He's been charged with felony burglary.

As we previously reported, Drake and Future were in town for a concert. The bling belonged to Future the Prince, Drizzy's DJ.

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The lawsuits against Katt Williams are starting to pile up at an alarming rate. The latest one was filed by fellow comedian and former tour mate Ashima Franklin.

TMZ obtained legal documents that detail several alleged physical assaults suffered by Franklin at the hands of Williams.

Franklin claims Williams punched her in the face in 2012. She then went on tour with him earlier this year and was both verbally and physically abused by the "Friday After Next" star.

According to the lawsuit filed by Franklin, Williams bragged that he had "million dollar bitches," then turned to her and said, "Why am I sitting here with this hillbilly, Alabama, backwoods ass three dollar pussy bitch?"

The following day Williams and 2 other women reportedly attacked Franklin. She was left with an assortment of injuries and prevented from leaving by Williams.

She also claims that on another occasion he told told her she didn't have the right to eat and threw hot food in her face.

Franklin is suing for $3 million.

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Lil Kim could soon lose her $3 million Bergen County, New Jersey mansion.

The Queen Bee, real name Kimberly Jones, bought the home in 2002 for $2.2 million with a $1.6 million mortgage. 

She agreed to pay $9,935 a month to her creditor HSBC Bank, but over the years has fallen behind on payments. Each time the Brooklyn, New York rapper has been able to work out extensions to avoid foreclosure.

However, Bossip reports that the payments have stopped being made. Kim's legal team has been unable to come up with a financial plan that HSBC agrees with, so there will be a mediation hearing in June.

HSBC is asking for full payment on the mansion, plus damages and court costs. If no deal is reached or there is no delay granted by a judge the mansion will be auctioned at a sheriffs sale.

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At the height of "Freeway" Ricky Ross' cocaine selling business in the 80's he was raking in $3 million on some days and eventually sold over $900 million worth of the drug, which would be $2.5 billion in today's dollars.

His connection was Contra-aligned Nicaraguan Denilo Blandon, who eventually flipped and worked with the Drug Enforcement Agency to bring Ross down.

The former drug kingpin sat down with Vlad TV to talk about that part of his life.

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For 13 season Warren Sapp terrorized offenses in the National Football League as one of the best defensive tackles the game has ever seen. The 42-year old Hall of Famer now has a much more difficult problem to tackle... a huge child support debt.

The NFL Network analyst's ex-wife, Jamiko Sapp, the mother of two of his children has taken him to court claiming he owes more than $3 million in back child support, according to TMZ.

In 2012, Sapp filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which does not erase child support debts. At the time he owed $3,104,207.20 in "domestic support obligations." Jamiko says he's only paid $8,236.85 of the debt since then. She's asking a Florida bankruptcy court to order Sapp to pay up now.

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Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Jay Z and producer/engineer Mike Dean are facing a hefty lawsuit filed by a Brooklyn, New York musician who alleges they infringed upon his copyrighted material.

Joel McDonald filed paperwork in Manhattan Supreme Court last month, alleging Jay and West's 2011 song "Made in America" featuring Ocean was originally published by him on iTunes in 2009.

Joel McDonald

According to the New York Daily News, McDonald is seeking $3 million in damages for copyright infringement.

Listen to both songs below and let us know if you think McDonald's lawsuit has any merit.

Joel McDonald "Made in America"

Jay Z and Kanye West Ft. Frank Ocean "Made in America"

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Chris Brown was just hit with his second lawsuit in less than a week. This one also stems from an alleged violent altercation.

Parker Adams is suing Brown and his bodyguard, Christopher Hollosy, for beating him up outside of the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. last October.

The incident was reportedly sparked when Adams tried to photobomb a picture Brown was taking with 2 female fans. Adams says Brown told him, “I'm not into this gay sh*t, I'm into boxing,” before attacking him. Hollosy is accused of punching Adams as well.

Brown disputes Parker's version of events. The "Deuces" hit maker claims Parker tried to board his tour bus without permission, leading to Hollosy having to take care of the problem.

Parker is suing Hollosy and Brown for $1 million dollars each for his injuries, and another $500K from each for punitive damages. Parker says he's had to see a plastic surgeon and a breathing specialist as a result of the beating that left him with a broken nose.

As we previously reported, Breezy is also being sued by a man that claims the singer and three bodyguards jumped him during a basketball game at a 24-Hour Fitness in Hollywood last July.

Source: TMZ

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It's been a decade since Chingy released his smash hit single "Right Thurr" off of his debut album, Jackpot. Since that time the rapper has dropped four more albums. In between he left Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace label, came back, then left again. He's currently on his independent grind.

He talked to DJ Whoo Kid recently about getting rich off of "Right Thurr," gave his opinion on 50 Cent and Young Buck remixing it, spoke about his new reality show entitled "Business with the Babies," the rumors about an affair with a transgender male, upcoming album "Money Disease," being a father, having a crush on Teyana Taylor, his current relationship with Ludacris and more

Follow @djwhookid on Twitter @justwhookid on Instagram and his website. To book DJ Whoo Kid email:djwhookidmp3@gmail.com.

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Kanye West had a very profitable weekend. The rapper was reportedly paid $3 million for one performance, according to TMZ.

Nursultan Nazarbayev, the President of Kazakhstan, coughed up the incredible payday to have Yeezy perform at the wedding of his grandson Saturday (August 31),which was held in the city of Almaty at the Hotel Royal Tulip.

Watch a brief snippet from the show below.

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