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Put On Blast: O.J. Simpson Tries To Blame Lawyer For Robbery Conviction, Lawyer Claps Back And Says “I Told Him To Call The Cops”

O.J. , dude they not letting you out. You’re like Charles Manson. You can come up for parole a million times, but it just ain’t happening boo. O.J.’s Lawyer Says He Told Him To Call The Cops According to Raw Story The lawyer accused of bungling O.J. Simpson’s defense in his armed robbery trial said Friday he told the former American football star to contact police rather than embark on an ill-fated attempt to recover personal memorabilia himself. Simpson is appealing against his 2008 conviction and imprisonment at a trial in Las Vegas on the grounds that his attorney at the time, Yale Galanter, mishandled his defense. The 65-year-old, who was infamously acquitted of the 1994 murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman, was sentenced to between nine and 33 years following his 2007 bid to recover a horde of mementos. Simpson alleges Galanter knew of his intention to recover personal items — that he was ultimately convicted of trying to steal at gunpoint — from two memorabilia dealers at the Palace Station hotel. He also claims that Galanter did not tell him about a plea bargain offer that might have resulted in a substantially shorter period behind bars. However, Galanter on Friday refuted suggestions from Simpson that he had effectively endorsed his client’s plan to try and recover property. “He told me that he finally had a lead on some personal items, some pictures and memorabilia that had been stolen from his house in California many years before,” Galanter told a hearing in Las Vegas. Asked what his reaction had been, Galanter said: “I told him to call the police.” Galanter added that the issue of guns was “never a subject.” Simpson says he only learned after the incident that guns had been involved. One of the most famous American football players of his generation during a glittering 1970s career, Simpson was the prime suspect in the 1994 brutal murders of his ex-wife and Goldman. Brown, who had divorced Simpson in 1992 citing his “abusive behavior,” was attacked so savagely she was almost decapitated. Simpson, who has always vehemently denied the killings, was acquitted after a racially charged 1995 trial in Los Angeles, in a verdict that was greeted with widespread outrage across America. He was subsequently found liable for the deaths in a 1997 civil suit and was ordered to pay damages to the victims’ families totaling $33.5 million. He has repeatedly said he will not pay the settlement. O.J. needs to find God like most inmates and call it a day. AP

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When The Checks Stop Coming In: Damon Dash Struggling To Keep Roof Over His Head, Facing Eviction With Millions Owed In Taxes And Lawsuits

Poor thang. Dame Dash has gone from ballin’ to broke . Via NYDailyNews reports : Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash is so deeply in debt that he claims in court documents he faces imminent eviction from a rented mansion in suburban Carmel, N.Y. “I am currently several months behind in paying my personal bills,” he wrote Tuesday in the 5-page filing. “For instance, I am currently over $100,000 behind in rent for the only home in which I live and at risk of being evicted.” Dash lost a pair of multimillion-dollar Tribeca lofts to foreclosure in 2010, with $7.3 million left on the massive mortgages. An acrimonious 2004 split with his old pal initially netted Dash a $20 million windfall — but eventually left the 42-year-old facing hard financial times. Failed business deals, huge tax debts and repeated legal battles quickly left his deep pockets almost empty. Court records show Dash lost a slew of lawsuits filed by landlords, fashion designer Charlotte Ronson and a celebrity bodyguard firm. And pass-the-buck Dash claimed one business, dubbed “Fresh to Death,” was submarined by a “poor business decision made by my partners.” It was unclear what the business, named for a trademark Dash quote, actually did. In addition to his foreclosed homes, his leased SUV was seized in 2008 after he missed his $714.99 monthly payment. According to his court filing, Dash faces possible criminal prosecution for non-payment of taxes in New Jersey. Documents indicate Dash also owes more than $2 million in taxes to New York state, and he conceded owing federal income taxes. Yet a September 2011 article portrayed Dash as still living large, describing his Carmel home as equipped with a full music studio, a pool, hardwood floors and a spectacular view. In a sworn statement asking a judge not to garnish his wages, Dash disclosed: – He pays $24,000 every three months to his ex-wife, fashion designer Rachel Roy, for child support of their two kids, and to cover money owed on the lofts. – New York state forces Dash to send another $4,341.10 per month for support of his son, Christian. – He paid nearly $20,000 in garnished wages in late 2012 for other debts. – And he faces a pending $40,000 tax payment for business earnings. The drumbeat of debt has “made it not only nearly impossible for me to maintain my businesses, they have caused me to fall far behind on my personal expenses,” Dash wrote. He was in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday to fight a charge of ignoring a 2008 lawsuit from a garment industry lender seeking payback for a $237,078 loan. While Dash declined to discuss his finances, he flashed cell phone shots of art galleries he owns in Charleston, S.C., and Hong Kong. “I’m an independent businessman and this is what comes from business,” Dash said in an email from his attorney, Gregg A. Pinto. “I have the guts to fight my battles on my own and it’s entertainment to everybody else because I’m so cool about it.” SMH. Forget being cool about it, maybe humble yourself and stop screwing folks so much that they have to SUE your azz! This guy is the epitome of living beyond his means. Do you think he’ll be able to work his way out of this one? WENN Continue reading

Get Your Life Together: “Girls Gone Wild” Creator Joe Francis Convicted Of Laying The Smack Down On A Woman

You should never hit a woman . Joe Francis Convicted Of Assault According to TMZ “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis has just been found guilty of assault — and a slew of other charges — after attacking a woman in his Hollywood mansion back in 2011. The L.A. City Attorney just made the announcement … Francis was convicted on five charges total, including assault, three counts of false imprisonment, and one count of dissuading a witness from reporting. Francis was charged back in 2011 after three women accused him of taking them to his Hollywood home — following a night out — and refusing to let them leave. He was also accused of attacking one of the women, choke-slamming her head into his tile floor. Francis faces up to 5 years in jail. A sentencing scheduling hearing is set for this week. Good riddance. Should we be surprised? He makes money off of exploiting young women on a daily basis. Nobody should be shocked that he put his hands on a woman.

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It’s National Masturbation Month! [PICS]

Well it’s that time of the year again, National Masturbation Month , a faptastic celebration of acts of self-love. Even though technically every month is Masturbation Month here at Mr. Skin, May gets the recognition for being the month Dr. Joycelyn Elders was fired as Attorney General for saying that masturbation is fun. So grab your lucky sock, because you can share the thrills of self-jacking Jills like Natalie Portman , Shannon Elizabeth , Elena Anaya , and more right here at MrSkin.com! See pics after the jump!

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Jenelle Evans: Arrested For Heroin Possession, Assault on Courtland Rogers

Jenelle Evans of Teen Mom 2 has been arrested for heroin possession – 12 bindles’ worth of the stuff – and assault on her husband Courtland Rogers. Police discovered the small paper packets of drugs on Jenelle’s possession when they arrived at her residence following an alleged domestic dispute. The reality star was also found to be illegally in possession of prescription drug Percocet, along with illegal drug paraphernalia (papers and a pipe). And then there’s the assault charge, which came after Evans allegedly struck her spouse WITH A PIECE OF FURNITURE during a domestic dispute. Courtland Rogers was arrested, as well, as he is believed to have hit Jenelle Evans on the neck on top of “striking her with a closed fist on her head.” Rogers just pleaded guilty days ago to assaulting Jenelle and their unborn child this winter, after which she miscarried and they split, but  recently reconciled. He’s in a whole lot worse trouble this time around. Rogers was also arrested for heroin – which he’s accused her ex Kieffer Delp of getting her hooked on – with intent to sell, manufacture, and distribute. Just last night on Teen Mom 2 , viewers saw Evans and Delp procure what looked like heroin “with her last $70” after a huge blowout with her mom. Barbara Evans has custody of Jenelle’s three-year-old son Jace … largely for this reason. Oh, and Jenelle Evans , 21, was also served with a warrant. For failing to pay child support. Obviously. Both Jenelle and Courtland Rogers denied possession of the heroin at the time of their arrest Tuesday, which seems like a dubious claim at best. This is at least her sixth mug shot. They are entitled to and will receive a vigorous defense as always – her attorney Dustin Sullivan is a busy, busy man – but she could be in DEEP here.

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Get Your Life Together: Lauryn “Pay Your Bills” Hill Avoids Time In The Slammer For Now

Lauryn , girl you better come up with that money in two weeks or Uncle Sam is putting your a** in jail for real this time! Lauryn Hill Avoids Jail Time For Now According to TMZ Lauryn Hill just bought herself a couple weeks of freedom. The music legend was to be sentenced to prison today after pleading guilty to blowing off her 2005-2007 tax returns … but the sentencing was moved to May 6 to give Lauryn a chance to repay a chunk of her $968,000 tax debt. Hill’s attorney said the singer recently signed a million-dollar recording deal with Sony … she was also planning to take out a $650,000 loan to put toward the bill. Hill faces several years in prison … but her attorney is hoping for probation. Get it together Lauryn, with that pretty brown skin and soulful voice we don’t want you ending up someone’s b****. Wenn

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Put On Blast: Phaedra Parks’ Friend Accuses Her Of Mortgage Fraud, Prostitution And Engaging In Shady Activities With Apollo

Remember when Kenya tried to expose Phaedra as a fraud ? She might have been on to something… Ex-Friend Of Phaedra Parks Says She Is Involved With Illegal Activities A woman claiming to be a former friend of the attorney is accusing her of being a criminal and even accuses the reality star of having an affair with her husband back in the day before the fame. Now we can’t verify that any of these accusations contain any truth because this lady has been flapping her gums for a minute. Via UrbanBelle : On how she met Phaedra, Jessica says: “Phaedra was my son’s godmother. My affiliation started with her back in 2000. I met her through my ex-husband at a huge carwash on Peachtree street. [Her southern belle act] is really cute, but it’s a lie. I started calling her ‘faker’ years ago. You know, just finding out that she was sleeping with my husband, all of the criminal activity that she was involved in, everything that she had me involved in and everything that she would allow herself to do. Now I do believe people can change. I’ve changed; however, she’s still a grimey person. She’s still conniving and sneaky.” Jessica also says that Phaedra has an alleged criminal past: “She has her hands in things that people wouldn’t believe that she’s a part of. To keep it real, I’m sure he [Apollo] is cleaner than her. This woman does mortgage fraud, prostitution, all types of things. He didn’t ever involve himself with anything like that…” “I’m sure a lot of people will come out of the woodworks once my book comes out and I’m sure Fulton County would like to know some things as well.” “When I met her she was on top of her gold J30 Infiniti, beat up, with makeup all in the car, dirty, in a short dress, clapping her a** in front of Too Short and my husband and several other people at a car wash at 3 o’clock in the morning.” She even accused Phaedra of having an affair with her husband: “I divorced him [my ex-husband]. He’s incarcerated. He’s supposed to get out of jail next year. She still takes his calls and has promised him all kinds of things when he gets out. She’s really grimey. She will be your best friend and then turn around be with your man and take everything from you. That’s who she is. She wants to hurt you. She’s very evil and vindictive.” And if that wasn’t enough, Jessica also spoke on Phaedra’s marriage to Apollo : “She has a key to the door he wants in right now. I’m sure she has a lot of stuff on him and he has a lot of stuff on her. It’s not love there. You can see that it’s fake. It’s something there that I’m sure will come out eventually.” Hit the flip to peep the entire interview.

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Three Teens Arrested In Connection With Florida Girl Who Killed Herself After Photos Went Viral Following Group Forced Sex Incident

We’re starting to see a disturbing pattern here. Just days after a Canadian teen was taken off life support after attempting suicide following bullying by classmates who shared viral photos of a sex attack on her, arrests have been made in a similar case in Florida. Via Mercury News reports : Three 16-year-old boys were arrested Thursday in the sexual battery of an intoxicated and unconscious 15-year-old Saratoga High School student, who killed herself last fall after photos of the assault went viral. When digital photos showing what had happened “spread like wildfire,” the aftermath was so humiliating and torturous the gifted and well-loved Audrie Pott could no longer take it, said Robert Allard, the attorney for her family. “Poor Audrie was terrorized by cyberbullying,” Allard said. She posted on Facebook, calling it the “worst day in her life,” a life she now wanted to end — which she did Sept. 10, eight days after the assault. Allard said Thursday that Audrie’s familys having mixed emotions about the arrests of the three Saratoga High students, including one who has since transferred to Christopher High in Gilroy. “The wound is still very raw,” he said. “They want to feel as if justice will be done after these kids were arrested, seven months after acting as if nothing had happened. But at the same time it’s a reminder that Audrie is gone.” According to Santa Clara County sheriff’s spokesman Lt. Jose Cardoza, the boys were booked into juvenile hall on two felony and one misdemeanor count each after authorities received information from school resource officers at Audrie’s school. Their names are being withheld because they are juveniles. Allard said Audrie’s parents hope they won’t be treated as juveniles in court. Victims of sexual assault are not normally identified by name or photo, but in this case, Pott’s family wanted her name and case known, Allard said. They want their beloved daughter’s case to become a model for a law bearing her name. “Audrie’s Law would address some of the things that happened here,” Allard said. “There are two common elements here that are being repeated across the country — sexual assault by an adolescent and the cyberbullying that follows.” Allard said nearly all children have cellphones, each one a potential tool for defamation. “They are all capable of instantly spreading information into the community in the most volatile ways,” he said. The power of pressing a button is immense.” Audrie’s parents and stepmother, who asked for privacy until a Tuesday news conference, started a foundation aimed at providing kids with music and art scholarships — two of the great loves in their daughter’s life. The Audrie Pott foundation, at audriepottfoundation.com, also offers youth counseling and support. Allard said the sexual assault happened when Audrie went to a party hosted by a sophomore girl from her school. The student’s parents were out of town in Napa, and she invited friends over. “You know how that goes: word gets out and then there were 10 to 15 kids there.” He said Audrie had been there early, and by the time others arrived later she was already passed out. “It was one of those things where she was thinking that she was safe and secure but she was not,” he said. “She was in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people.” At the Tuesday conference, Allard said they will reveal more about the case as well as a civil suit that is in the works. Allard would not specify the defendant named in that litigation. Los Gatos-Saratoga school district officials stated that their “sympathies go out to all of the families affected by this tragic situation.” “We are cooperating with law enforcement as they continue to look into the details of this case,” Superintendent Bob Mistele wrote in an email to this newspaper. “Collaborating with our parents, students, staff and community we will continue to work diligently to maintain a positive climate at our high schools based on respect, responsibility, and open communication that discourages cyber bullying and inappropriate conduct.” What has gotten into these kids? Steubenville was not a one off! We have to do a better job of raising our kids to understand that forced sex is not okay, group sex is not okay, cyber-bullying is not okay and suicide is never the answer. What do you think is most to blame? Our overly sexualized society? Absentee parents? AP

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White Girl Lost: Amanda Bynes Spotted Wandering The Skreets Aimlessly, Threatens To Sue Over Stories About Being Booted From “Twerk Out” Sessions

This chick makes Lindsay Blohan look like child’s play. Poor Amanda Bynes is having such a rough life right now — good thing she has her Twitter riiiiight? WRONG. Just when we thought it couldn’t possibly get any worse, she’s been ranting incessantly on her social media in a weak attempt to “right” all of the tabloids’ wrongs. Yesterday she posted this after a story emerged claiming she’s been ejected from gym classes for her scanty wardrobe choices and poor behavior. Here’s the story, via Page Six reports : Amanda Bynes was asked to leave a gymnastics class after further episodes of bizarre behavior, witnesses exclusively tell Page Six. The former Nickelodeon child star stunned fellow athletes at the Adult Gymnastics class at Chelsea Piers when she “showed up in fishnets and a leotard that looked like lingerie.” Onlookers said the staff became concerned about Bynes, who was “muttering to herself” and then “burst into tears when she attempted a cartwheel and her dark-colored wig fell off.” One witness told us Bynes first turned up at the class alone about a month ago. “She immediately started acting strangely,” our source said. “She lined up with the other gymnasts, and each took their turn to perform a roll. But Amanda just walked out on the mat, was spinning around in circles and mumbling to herself.” Later, when the others were performing cartwheels, Amanda “did a cartwheel, but her wig fell off, and she sat down and cried.” The source added that after a number of other incidents where she was heard mumbling to herself or walking in front of others performing exercises, she was asked to leave. The source said, “She went two weeks in a row, but the second time, she was escorted out. Staff were concerned about her manner and worried she might be a hazard to other people in the class.” Bynes has been exhibiting some odd behavior recently, including writing some unusual things on Twitter. “I have an eating disorder, so I have a hard time staying thin,” she posted on her Twitter feed Thursday. Bynes appears to have a serious desire to lose weight. Last month, the retired 27-year-old actress called herself “pudgy” in a self-portrait. She also told Us Weekly in February, “I moved to New York City, and I love it! I lost four pounds since I moved. I’m 121 pounds — my goal is 100 pounds.” That would be unhealthy for Bynes, who stands 5-foot-7. We’re definitely concerned about her potential eating disorder as well. SMH. Hit the flip to see who we think Amanda’s been taking style cues from, and to see more from her Twitter timeline.

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Atlanta Area Serial Sex Assault Attacker Sentenced To 8 Consecutive Life Sentences PLUS 130 Years!

After day 1 he’ll wish he were dead. Atlanta Serial Sexual Attacker Sentenced To 8 Life Sentences Plus 130 Years Via AJC A convicted DeKalb County serial rapist was sentenced to 375 years in prison. Gary Wendale Mincey, 36, won’t be eligible for parole and will die in prison for raping or attempting to rape five women during a six-week period in the fall of 2011. “These women’s lives have forever been changed by the heinous acts of a serial rapist,” said DeKalb County Chief Assistant District Attorney Nicole Marchand Golden. “We hope this guilty verdict and sentence will bring some form of relief to each one of our victims and (their) loved ones. There is a monster who no longer roams the streets of DeKalb County.” Last month, a DeKalb County jury found Mincey guilty of all 17 charges against him – rape, sodomy, sexual battery, false imprisonment and armed robbery. On Tuesday morning, a DeKalb County Superior Court judge handed Mincey the maximum possible sentence of eight life sentences, plus 135 years. Cases like this make us REALLY wish that the U.S. believed in cruel and unusual punishment. Image via WSB-TV

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