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Cops say 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Dr. Wendy Osefo is lying about being the victim of a home burglary ... but a couple months after she made her report, she went on a podcast -- and doubled-down on her claims.

Wendy appeared on the "Gabbing With Gib" podcast back in September 2024 and she was asked about the alleged home burglary, which we first reported about in April 2024 ... and the clip is resurfacing now that she's been charged with fraud.

In the interview, Wendy explains why she thinks she was "targeted" by burglars.

The hits just keep on coming for Katie Porter ... the embattled candidate for California governor allegedly lost her s**t at her ex-husband years ago ... who says she called him dumb and poured hot mashed potatoes on him, burning his scalp ... this according to court records.

According to legal documents, Porter tied the knot with Matthew Hoffman in 2003 ... but eventually their relationship apparently soured, leading to Porter filing for divorce in 2013. Both filed domestic violence restraining orders against each other.

In his papers, Hoffman claimed Porter “routinely” called him a “f---ing idiot” and “f---ing incompetent” -- and said she also smashed a glass coffee pot on their kitchen counter because she felt their house wasn’t clean enough.

Darius McCrary was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border in California and he's currently sitting in a San Diego jail ... and it looks like he got picked up on an out-of-state felony charge.

The "Family Matters" alum was busted Sunday by the United States Border Patrol ... according to online records.

Darius' case says this is a "fugitive arrest" and the section of the California Penal Code listed on online records applies to individuals in California who are wanted by another state for a serious crime.

Mark Wahlberg's about to score another blockbuster, but this one’s in real estate ... 'cause TMZ has learned the actor's under contract to buy a jaw-dropping estate in South Florida.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Wahlberg went into contract in mid-September to scoop up the $47 million, 7-bedroom, 12-bathroom compound in Delray Beach's exclusive Stone Creek Ranch ... known locally as "Billionaire's Row."

The massive Italian contemporary pad spans more than 29,000 square feet overall, with nearly 18,000 square feet of living space ... all sitting on 2.5 lakefront acres. Fully furnished and meticulously crafted, the home blends Lake Como glamour with James Bond
"Casino Royale" vibes.

Malcolm Barrett will not face charges stemming from a sexual assault allegation made late last year ... TMZ has learned.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office reviewed Barrett's case and determined criminal charges of rape of a person incapable of giving consent will not be filed against him. We're told the case is now officially closed.

TMZ broke the story in December ... a woman contacted the L.A. County Sheriff's Department claiming that after a night of drinking with Barrett, she woke up in bed to find him touching her and alleged he then had sex with her against her will.

A local TV news producer was roughly abducted by federal U.S. Border Patrol agents in traffic on Chicago's North Side Friday morning ... and the intense incident was caught on video recorded by bystanders.

In the clips, WGN news producer Debbie Brockman is seen being forced to the ground by two masked U.S. Border Patrol agents, who handcuff her as she cries out in apparent pain.

Face-down on the pavement with her hands held behind her back, she identifies herself and pleads to a pedestrian recording the incident, "I work for WGN. Let them know."

Can you guess which sexy star put her toned tummy on full display in this eye-popping pic?! Here's a few clues to help you out:

She and her hubby adopted a baby girl this summer. Florence by Mills is this star's beauty, fashion and coffee company ... and if you still can't guess who she is ... well, stranger things have happened!

The widow of late comedy star John Witherspoon is putting the family estate on the market nearly 6 years after his death ... a 25,000-square-foot, two-property compound filled with historic memories -- for just $4.625 million!!!

Angela Witherspoon tells TMZ ... "We’ve made so many memories here over the years. We raised our two sons in this home. Our youngest attended The Buckley School and our oldest graduated from the Magnet at Grant High School. We’ve held countless gatherings, from Christmas parties to my husband John’s celebration of life, which was attended by friends like David Letterman, Chris Tucker, and DJ’d by Shawn Wayans."

The estate encompasses 2 addresses, and is nestled in the L.A. suburb of Sherman Oaks, totaling 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, with driving accessibility to Malibu Canyon and DTLA.

1:15 PM PT -- Bravo has paused the series premiere of "Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition" ... the Osefos were slated to appear in the first episode, Variety reports. The premiere is pushed back a week following the Osefos' arrests, from Oct. 14 to Oct. 21.

12:03 PM PT -- A rep for Wendy tells TMZ ... “Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are back home safely with their family and in good spirits. They are grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from friends, fans, and colleagues."

"The Osefos, alongside their legal team, look forward to their day in court. At this time, they respectfully ask for privacy as they focus on their family and the legal process ahead.”

Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband Eddie have been booked on criminal fraud charges, TMZ has learned.

According to documents obtained by TMZ, "The Real Housewives of Potomac" star is facing 16 charges -- including 7 felonies, for allegedly making false/misleading info fraud in excess of $300. She's also facing one misdemeanor count of making a false statement to an officer.

The couple was booked Thursday night in Westminster, Maryland.

Here's the deal ... police say the couple reported a burglary in April last year ... the couple claimed they found their bedroom ransacked after returning from a trip to Jamaica. We told you about that incident at the time.

DDG released his 2nd album of 2025 on Friday with "moo" ... and chose to lead the rollout with a public plea to his ex, Halle Bailey, to make up amicably for the sake of their 1-year-old son, Halo!!!

On the song "17 More Years," DDG tackled his still ongoing custody battle with Halle, highlighting the time they still have before Halo is considered an adult in the eyes of the courts.

The couple broke up in October last year, and things escalated on the internet after Halo made a viral appearance on Kai Cenat's stream, eventually leading to a temporary domestic violence restraining order being filed against DDG.

Criss Angel is in the middle of some major personal drama ... seemingly calling out a "narcissist" for tearing apart a beautiful family while chasing after another man.

In a cryptic Friday IG post, the 57-year-old magician didn’t name names, but said he’d unfollowed the person -- and is urging everyone else to do the same.

Criss went on ... telling fans to be just plain human and not support someone who’s damaged the lives of kids and everyone around them.

Michael Lohan is a free man again ... 'cause TMZ has learned Lindsay's dad was released from jail early after serving time for violating his probation -- tied to his February arrest for allegedly beating up his ex, Kate Lohan.

A rep for the Palm Beach County Detention Center in Florida tells TMZ ... Michael was released around 1 AM on Sunday, October 5. We're told he scored early release -- 24 days off -- thanks to "gain time" earned from working inside the jail as a trustee inmate.

Lohan checked in around April and was expected to serve roughly nine months. His probation violation stemmed from the Texas arrest, where he was hit with a felony continuous violence against the family charge. That case, we're told, is still pending.

Sia's estranged husband Daniel Bernad is seeking a TON of spousal support ... asking a judge for $250,856 per month, TMZ has learned.

And that's not all ... he's also asking for Sia to contribute at least $300,000 toward his attorney's fees, and an additional $200,000 for forensic accounting fees and costs ... according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

The "Unstoppable" singer filed for divorce from Daniel in March, citing "irreconcilable differences," and he claims they spared no expense during their 26-month marriage.

Bhad Bhabie and her baby daddy Le Vaughn can't seem to make anything go smoothly ... because the simple act of climbing on a tour bus turned into a dramatic scene.

Check out this footage Bhad Bhabie uploaded from her latest vlog ... she's in her pajamas screaming at Le Vaughn in a parking lot, begging him to get on a bus.

There's some pushing and shoving but it's mostly just Bhad Bhabie nagging Le Vaughn to get the show on the road ... he seems to be toying with her, running away from her and then pausing to smoke.

Mark Sanchez spent about 20 minutes roaming and, at times, stumbling around downtown Indianapolis before the violent encounter with his alleged victim ... and this new video shows nearly all of his activity.

TMZ Sports obtained surveillance videos tracking the ex-NFL star -- from 12:05 AM, when the alleged victim, Perry Tole, pulled up in his service truck ... to 12:30 AM, when Sanchez fled the scene, bloodied from stab wounds.

When Tole arrives, you see him drive south down the alley ... where, apparently, Sanchez was already on the move. When Tole parks, he's out of camera view, so we don't know if they see each other, but 7 minutes later, Sanchez walks north out of the alley ... stumbling a bit.

Angelina Jolie loves to travel the globe ... but recent gossip she's readying to bounce from the U.S. to live abroad is bogus, TMZ has learned.

A source close to the actress tells TMZ ... despite headlines claiming her bags were packed, AJ has no interest in living overseas full-time. We're told if she left Los Angeles, where she's based ... it would be to move to New York City, where most of her businesses are located.

Don't get it twisted ... the Oscar-winner loves traveling for extended periods, often spending time abroad with her kids ... but our source says she'll always have a home base in the States with her family.