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crime5 days ago•4 min saved

Brooklyn Mother Sentenced to 20 Years for Drowning Her Children at Coney Island

A Brooklyn mother, Erin Merdy, 34, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to 20 years to life after drowning her three children — Zachary (7), Liliana (4), and Oliver (3 months) — in the Atlantic off Coney Island in 2022, amid a bitter custody dispute with her ex-husband; authorities recovered the bodies and the case highlighted allegations of neglect and a failed child-protection response.

via The New York Times|

#brooklyn #coney-island #crime

crime6 days ago•2 min saved

TikTok Influencer Faces Murder-For-Hire Charges in L.A. Custody Battle

A TikTok influencer Gabriela “Gabbie” Gonzalez, her father Francisco Gonzalez, and ex-boyfriend Kai Faron Cordrey have been charged in Los Angeles with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder in an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting singer Jack Avery amid a bitter custody dispute over their 7-year-old child. Prosecutors say Francisco Gonzalez paid $14,000 to hire a hitman; the plan was foiled by an undercover officer posing as the hitman. Gonzalez remains in custody on $2 million bail, with her father facing extradition as the case moves to court.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#crime #custody-battle #gabbie-gonzalez

celebrity-news20 days ago•17 min saved

Steve Burton accuses ex of manipulation in custody battle over their kids

General Hospital star Steve Burton claims his ex-wife Sheree Gustin manipulated visitation amid their custody fight, sharing March texts alleging she blocked his time with their 11-year-old daughter Brooklyn and argued about summer plans; he’s asked a judge to enforce their December 2023 custody order and sanction Gustin for alleged interference. The exes share Brooklyn, Jack (20) and Makena (22); Burton remarried Michelle Lundstrom in May 2025.

via Page Six|

#brooklyn #celebrity-news #custody-battle

local25 days ago•54 min saved

Taylor Frankie Paul and ex clash in Utah protective-order bid amid custody fight

Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and her ex Dakota Mortensen appeared in a Utah Third District Court on April 30, 2026 to push for mutual protective orders that could determine custody of their 2-year-old son, Ever. Attorneys presented competing versions of multiple fights, with Paul citing domestic-violence concerns and Mortensen’s side arguing Paul was also violent at times; a recently leaked 2023 video and Paul’s prior assault conviction were part of the discussion. The case features a court-appointed attorney for Ever and could result in long-term protective orders and custody arrangements as the court weighs what’s in the child’s best interest.

via KUTV|

#custody-battle #domestic-violence #local

entertainment1 month ago•18 min saved

Taylor Frankie Paul Faces the Tough Road to Healing After Domestic Dispute

Taylor Frankie Paul posted a series of vulnerable Instagram photos calling it the “ugly parts” of healing after resolving a domestic violence dispute with ex Dakota Mortenson. She described a difficult path forward, saying she’s “forever freed from a living hell” and will share the rebuilding process, as Utah investigators declined to file new charges due to evidentiary issues. The case involves a ongoing custody battle for their son Ever, with Mortenson having temporary custody and Paul currently allowed supervised visitation. The drama follows a 2023 incident captured on video and earlier disruption to her ABC-backed Bachelorette season. Angelina? (Note: ignore) The article also notes ongoing investigations and cautions about contacting domestic-violence resources if needed.

via Page Six|

#custody-battle #domestic-violence #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•5 min saved

Taylor Frankie Paul doubles down on social media amid Bachelorette cancellation and custody battle

Taylor Frankie Paul defends her continued social media activity as her Bachelorette season is canceled and she faces a custody dispute tied to a domestic-violence investigation, insisting posting is part of her job while production for Secret Lives of Mormon Wives pauses and custody arrangements evolve.

via Page Six|

#bachelorette #custody-battle #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•17 min saved

Taylor Frankie Paul’s custody setback coincides with Bachelorette cancellation

Taylor Frankie Paul was photographed looking downcast in Draper, Utah after a court granted temporary custody of her 2-year-old son Ever to ex Dakota Mortensen amid a domestic violence investigation; Paul won’t be able to see Ever until a court hearing on April 7. Separately, ABC canceled Season 22 of The Bachelorette after leaked footage of a 2023 domestic incident involving Paul and Mortensen. Paul’s reps describe the footage as selectively edited, while Mortensen has pushed back on the claims. Paul also shares daughter Indy and son Ocean with ex-husband Tate Paul.

via Page Six|

#custody-battle #dakota-mortensen #domestic-violence

crime5 months ago•2 min saved

Colorado mother Kimberlee Singler extradited from UK in children's deaths case

Kimberlee Singler, a Colorado woman accused of murdering her two children, was extradited from the UK back to the US where she faces serious charges, including first-degree murder and child abuse, following her arrest in London after fleeing Colorado.

via BBC|

#child-murder #colorado #crime

entertainment6 months ago•1 min saved

Sia and Son Dress Alike for Halloween During Custody Dispute

Sia celebrated Halloween with her son amid a custody dispute with her estranged husband, Daniel Bernad, involving serious allegations and legal proceedings, but she appeared happy during their outing.

via TMZ|

#celebrity-news #custody-battle #entertainment

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Sia and Ex-Husband Clash Over Custody Amid Allegations of Addiction and Abuse

Sia won a legal battle in her custody dispute with her estranged husband Daniel Bernad, as a judge rejected his emergency request for full custody of their 1-year-old son, citing no new evidence and dismissing allegations of drug use and danger.

via TMZ|

#child-custody #custody-battle #daniel-bernad

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Pop Star Reveals Ex-Husband's Child Porn Investigation During Custody Dispute

Pop singer Sia accused her estranged husband of being investigated for child pornography and cited concerns over his fitness as a parent amid their ongoing custody dispute, while she maintains her sobriety and disputes his allegations.

via NJ.com|

#child-pornography-investigation #custody-battle #divorce

entertainment6 months ago•3 min saved

Sia's Custody Battle Turns Toxic with Addiction and Abuse Allegations

Sia's divorce from Daniel Bernad has escalated into a bitter custody dispute with serious allegations, including Bernad's claims that Sia is a drug addict and her counter-claim that Bernad was investigated for child pornography, leading to a complex legal battle over custody of their 19-month-old son.

via Billboard|

#child-pornography #custody-battle #divorce

entertainment7 months ago•3 min saved

Sia's Ex Seeks Custody Amid Allegations of Drug Use and Child Porn Investigation

Sia's ex-husband Daniel Bernard is seeking sole custody of their one-year-old, alleging her drug use and claiming she is an unfit parent, while Sia counters with concerns over his investigation for child pornography and her own sobriety, leading to a contentious custody dispute.

via TMZ|

#child-custody #custody-battle #divorce

entertainment7 months ago•1 min saved

Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith Resolve Custody Dispute Amid Divorce

Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith have called off their custody battle and are negotiating a custody agreement privately, while their divorce remains finalized; they previously agreed on a 50-50 custody split and child support payments.

via TMZ|

#child-support #custody-battle #divorce

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Britney Spears Responds to Ex-Husband's Memoir and Allegations

Kevin Federline's upcoming memoir claims Britney Spears exhibited concerning behavior towards their children, including standing silently with a knife in her hand, prompting her spokesperson to defend her and criticize Kevin for profiting from these allegations. The custody and family issues remain contentious, with Britney also addressing her struggles in her own memoir.

via BuzzFeed|

#allegations #britney-spears #custody-battle