Arenas Gun Standoff -- Locker Room Video

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The Xmas Eve gun standoff between Gilbert Arenas and teammate Javaris Crittenton may have been caught on tape by surveillance cameras, law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

We're told the Washington Wizards have told D.C. cops they have locker room surveillance video but are having trouble downloading it. The Geek Squad -- aka computer-savvy detectives -- are going to the Wizards organization today to help.

And get this -- a source connected with the investigation tells TMZ the Wizards have been "over cooperative" with cops -- as the source says, "almost as if they want Arenas to go down."

The source says "there is a better than 50/50 chance the U.S. Attorney will issue a felony arrest warrant against Arenas."

As for what caused the confrontation that allegedly triggered a gun standoff -- law enforcement tells TMZ it was all over a card game known as Bourré.

The NBA suspended Arenas indefinitely yesterday and, as we first reported, Arenas didn't have a license for the guns.

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Jayson Williams -- Ordered to SCRAM

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Disgraced NBA star Jayson Williams will have a shiny new accessory for the winter season -- an alcohol monitoring anklet.

Williams just faced a judge in NY -- via a video conference -- in his DUI case. The judge is setting him free on bail. But the big thing: Williams is required to wear a SCRAM bracelet -- which tests for the presence of booze.

If alcohol is detected in Williams' system, an alert is sent to a monitoring facility -- who notifies authorities.

His next court date is February 16.

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Shaq's Accuser -- History of NBA Scandal

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The woman accusing Shaquille O'Neal of carrying out a campaign of harassment against her has had major issues with at least two other NBA players in the past, TMZ has learned.

According to several police reports, Vanessa Lopez has had serious legal run-ins with Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West -- during the same time period she claims she was secretly hooking up with Shaq.

Back in 2006, Delonte West -- then with the Boston Celtics -- called security on Lopez, claiming she refused to leave his Orlando hotel room.

Police were called to the room -- where Lopez, according to the police report, then accused West of making unwanted sexual advances toward her.

West acknowledged that he had slept with Lopez in the past -- but claimed he never hit on her that night. West said Lopez tried to seduce him -- but he rejected her because he had another woman coming over.

Jayson Willams Arraigned Live from Hospital

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Jayson Williams will be arraigned Thursday morning -- from his hospital bed, law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

Williams is still in Bellevue Hospital's criminal ward recovering from serious injuries he suffered in a car accident Tuesday morning -- he was charged with DWI in the wreck.

We're told a camera will be setup in Williams' hospital room so the arraignment can be videocast to Manhattan Supreme Court.

Sources who visited the hospital tell us Williams was not in great shape on Wednesday -- saying he was in and out of consciousness.

Terrell Owens Accused of Bentley Fraud

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Terrell Owens is being accused of dropping the ball on a pre-season bet he lost to a fan -- a bet involving a $200,000 Bentley.

The fan claims the Buffalo Bills receiver owes him the car -- because before the season started, Owens made a "deal" (through his Twitter page) to catch 10 TDs this year ... or he would fork over the keys to his prized ride.

The season came and went -- and T.O. didn't even come close to the TD mark. Now, the fan is trying to collect -- but claims Owens is completely blowing him off.

T.O.'s rep tells us the whole thing was "all in good nature" and there was "no reality" to the bet.

Woulda been nice though...

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Gilbert Arenas Suspended Indefinitely

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The NBA has suspended Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas indefinitely.

In a statement, NBA commissioner David Stern said:

"Although it is clear that the actions of Mr. Arenas will ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse, his ongoing conduct has led me to conclude that he is not currently fit to take the court in an NBA game ... Accordingly, I am suspending Mr. Arenas indefinitely, without pay, effective immediately pending the completion of the investigation by the NBA."

Arenas is under investigation for bringing guns to the Verizon Center (where the Wizards play) and allegedly getting into a standoff with teammate Javaris Crittenton.

BTW -- Today is Gilbert's 28th birthday. Happy birthday!

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Chris Henry's Fiancee Won't Face Charges

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Loleini Tonga, fiancee of Chris Henry, will not face any charges stemming from the incident that led to his death.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit completed its investigation, they announced today, and "determined that there was no evidence of reckless driving or excessive speed by Ms. Tonga."

Cops said Tonga was cooperative throughout their investigation.

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Cleveland Indians Sued Over Bad Hitting

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More hitting problems for the Cleveland Indians -- this time a former member of the organization is accused of taking a warm-up swing ... on someone else's face.

A guy who worked for a baseball field in Florida is suing the Indians -- and a former "roving instructor" named Minnie Mendoza -- claiming he was setting up batting practice for the Indians' minor league team in 2007 when Mendoza "not paying attention" took a swing and cracked him in the face.

According to the lawsuit, filed in Polk County, Florida, the worker claims he suffered "severe bodily injury" -- including pain, suffering and disfigurement.

The man is suing for more than $15k.

Roddy Piper's Kid -- Bus Blasts Through Car Door

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Wrestling legend Rowdy Roddy Piper must have been thanking his lucky bagpipes last night -- because Tuesday afternoon a bus barreled through his daughter's car door ... and was this close to taking her with it.

We were there right after a bus careened into Ariel Piper's door as she was stepping out of her parked car in West Hollywood -- and though the vehicle's left side was a mangled mess, the wrestler's daughter walked away unscathed.

Piper, who claims the accident wasn't her fault, told us "It didn't hit me, just my door. Doors can be fixed." We're told the drivers exchanged information and no tickets were issued.

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Manny Pacquiao -- Witness in Boxing Dispute

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Manny Pacquiao is fighting his way out of an extremely tough spot -- dude's been named as a witness in a nasty legal war between his legendary boxing trainer and two members of his famously tight entourage.

It's all over an alleged incident in 2008 at the L.A. gym where Manny trains. A male member of Manny's entourage claims he was threatened and viciously attacked by trainer Freddie Roach after he dropped Manny off at the gym. The alleged victim and his wife filed suit against Roach.

The trial is set to begin today and Manny is smack in the middle of the official "joint witness list" -- meaning he could be called to testify in the case.

Stay tuned ...

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Jayson Williams -- Caught on Tape

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Jayson Williams was driving the SUV that crashed early this AM, and there's video to prove it ... this according to law enforcement sources.

We're told in addition to video, there are independent witnesses who can place Williams behind the wheel.

We're told Williams insists he was not the driver.

Our law enforcement sources say Williams was the only one in the SUV and no one was seen fleeing the scene.

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Carrie Prejean -- Stands By Her Ram

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TMZ has obtained footage of gay-marriage-opposed beauty queen Carrie Prejean with her NFL boyfriend Kyle Boller -- a man who makes his living delicately placing his hands under the hindquarters of another man.

The couple arrived at the San Diego airport last night -- where the St. Louis Rams back-up quarterback talked about one particular talent he can do from his knees ...

... don't worry, it's a football thing.

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Gilbert Arenas -- Not Licensed to Pack Heat

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NBA star Gilbert Arenas didn't have a license to possess the guns he stored in his locker in D.C.... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

We're told there were four guns in Arenas' locker that were turned over to police, including a gold-plated Desert Eagle -- a gigantic handgun.

Arenas could be charged for "CPWL"-- carrying a pistol without a license.

As we previously reported, Arenas could also face assault charges stemming from the alleged gun-toting standoff with a teammate on Xmas Eve.

D.C. cops plan to bring in Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders today for questioning. GM Ernie Grunfeld will be brought in later this week.

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Jayson Williams Suffers Fractured Neck

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Jayson Williams fractured his neck in a car accident this morning ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

We're told Williams is in the prison ward in the emergency room at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City.

A source connected with Williams tells TMZ prosecutors in his manslaughter retrial have been in touch with Williams' lawyers and they will move to revoke his bail.

Williams hit a tree while driving his SUV early this morning. He was arrested on suspicion of DWI.

UPDATE -- Williams was officially charged with drunken driving by cops ... at his hospital bed.

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Mike Tyson LAX Fight Video -- 'I Will Kill You'

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Mike Tyson threatened to kill the paparazzo he allegedly assaulted at LAX back in November -- and now the tape has finally surfaced ... but, it's heavily edited.

In the vid, Iron Mike is stoic as he walks through the airport with his wife and their child.

Six minutes into the video ... as the pap follows him toward the bathroom, Mike snaps, "You can't come through here. Put that away brother, I will kill you!" After that, Tyson charges at the camera ... and the tape stops.

But here's the mystery. The video -- which TMZ obtained from an outside agency -- was shot by a photographer who made at least 7 edits before handing it over. Did he incite Tyson? Did he touch the baby's stroller, as Tyson claims? We don't know.

The L.A. City Attorney rejected the case against both Tyson and the photog last week -- citing "insufficient evidence."

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Chris Henry's Fiancee: He Didn't Kill Himself

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Chris Henry's fiancee claims the Cincinnati Bengals star "jumped" from the truck she was driving on that day he was fatally injured -- but he wasn't trying to kill himself.

Loleini Tonga finally opened up to ESPN's "Outside the Lines," saying "I think he thought maybe he was gonna land ... he was gonna land right?" She added, "He wouldn't want to be gone away from his kids."

When asked why she didn't just stop the car, Tonga explained, "I was gonna stop, but there was nowhere to stop on that road."

As TMZ first reported, Henry died on December 17 as a result of his injuries.

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