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The bar where Jose Fernandez and his 2 friends were last seen partying and drinking before the fatal boat crash will NOT be investigated for possibly over serving the group ... officials tell TMZ Sports.

An ex-showrunner over at "Criminal Minds" has a situation on his hands that's less feet-kicking-legs and more teeth-biting-ass ... according to an alleged victim.

Construction worker Timothy Swing tells us he was working this week at the home of former "Criminal Minds" executive producer Edward Bernero when 1 of Ed's 3 Dobermans sank its teeth into his right butt cheek.

Tim says he got a tetanus shot at urgent care, and Edward offered him $3k to make the whole thing go away.

Here's the problem ... Tim says he was poised to rake in almost $13k from the 5 month gig before getting chomped on day 2 ... and Ed never made good on the payment.

Ed has a very different story. He says Tim called the dogs over and started playing with 1 before another jumped on him from behind and scratched him -- that's it. Ed says he felt bad and wanted to help with the bill, until Tim demanded $3k.

Meanwhile, Tim tells us Ed has reached out and offered him some cash ... in return for a promise not to sue.

Jermaine Jackson's estranged wife is making a list -- and checking it twice, we're sure -- to make sure she gets half their stuff, and she's especially eyeing two fancy Michael Jackson paintings.

Halima Rashid's divorce docs include a list of assets the couple amassed during 11 years of marriage. There's little stuff, like an Apple TV receiver and flower pots, and plenty of big ticket items too ... like the MJ portraits, entitled "Abstract" and "Sofa."

She doesn't include the current value of the paintings, but only because she hasn't had them appraised yet. As for vehicles -- she says their Ferrari and Jeep are worth about $133k, and she wants her cut.

John Legend is letting CMA honchos off the hook for scrubbing any sign of Beyonce from their award show ... 'cause he says racism is bigger than country music.

We got the singer at LAX Friday where he all but stopped short of saying country music itself has an issue with race. He clearly feels it's a problem affecting about half the country, regardless of genre.

James Otis, the man who took a pickax to Donald Trump's star, made a new enemy Friday ... the amazing Spider-Man!

This vid is hilarious -- one of those Hollywood Blvd street performers fully jacked the spotlight from Otis, who was trying to discuss his lawsuit against Trump. But street Spidey was just the start of Otis' trouble -- a few more characters, not all in costume, grabbed his mic.

THIS is how ya do a news conference!

Robert Durst has been extradited and is now in an L.A. County jail, awaiting a court hearing where he will be arraigned on the charge of first degree murder in the death of Susan Berman ... TMZ has learned.

Durst was the subject of the docuseries 'The Jinx,' where he made a statement some say was incriminating and others say a downright confession when he uttered the words, "killed them all."

Berman was murdered in 2000, and authorities believe Durst killed her because she knew something about the mysterious death of his wife, Kathleen, who disappeared in 1982.

We've learned Durst will plead not guilty to the charge when he is arraigned in L.A. Superior Court on Monday.

He has a powerful, multi-state legal team, which includes Dick DeGuerin, Chip Lewis, David Chesnoff and Don Re ... all of whom have won big murder cases.

We've learned he was taken from an Indiana federal prison to L.A. County jail, where he will await his court appearance.

Durst is being held without bail.

Kanye West promised fans would get their money back after he cut his concert short, but the people who have to write those checks aren't on board just yet.

We called Ticketmaster and they told us Yeezy doesn't have the authority to issue refunds -- but they are working with The Forum to come up with some kind of solution. We're told ticket holders should expect an email in the next 24 hours.

Ticketmaster says concertgoers have been blowing up their phones all day ... after Kanye told fans at Thursday night's gig they'd get a refund for their troubles.

Hold tight, all 'Ye faithful.

Scheana Marie and Michael Shay could be on the express train to spiltsville, now that she's telling friends he disappeared with their money ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to Scheana tell TMZ ... the "Vanderpump Rules" star got scared when her husband didn't come home last Wednesday. She thought it was odd because a close friend had just died, and she was very upset. Mike's history with prescription drugs also escalated her concern.

We're told Scheana couldn't reach him, so she cut off his credit cards. Our sources say she believes Mike cleared out the couple's checking account 2 days later, and he's been MIA ever since.

Mike has said he's been sober since January 1. We're told Scheana fears he's off the wagon, and she's considering pulling the plug on their marriage.

The Chicago Cubs victory parade is officially BANANAS!

Cubbies faithfuls are pulling this stunt, the trust fall, all over Chi-town -- climbing up utility poles, statues ... whatever gets 'em high enough, and hurling themselves into the crowd.

See what happens when your team doesn't win a World Series in 108 years?

When is a crime scene not really a crime scene?? When ABC News FAKES IT for a live TV shot.

Viewers at home watched live Friday morning as Linsey Davis reported in front of what appeared to be a crime scene in South Carolina ... where a woman had allegedly been held captive in a storage container by a sex offender.

Problem was ... the crime scene tape was just a TV prop to make it look like she was in front of the real crime scene ... and the lie was exposed in a photo obtained by CNN.

You can clearly see the yellow tape was tied to production equipment to give the illusion Davis was reporting right from the scene of the investigation. The segment aired on "Good Morning America."

ABC News is placing the blame on the field producer -- saying, "As soon as it was brought to our attention, we decided to take the producer out of the field, and we're investigating further."

"This action is completely unacceptable and fails to meet the standards of ABC News," ABC News' VP of Communication said in a statement.

By the way, this isn't the first time Davis has been in the headlines this week -- she was the reporter who interviewed Lil Wayne for 'Nightline' when he ranted about Black Lives Matter and stormed out of the interview.

Dani Mathers -- the Playboy Playmate who secretly took a pic of a naked woman at an L.A. gym and then shamed her on social media -- has just been charged with the crime of invasion of privacy ... TMZ has learned.

As we reported, Mathers was at her LA Fitness and zeroed in on an elderly woman who was changing clothes in the locker room. She posted the pic and then tagged it, "If I can't unsee this then you can't either."

It took some hunting by LAPD detectives, but they found the victim, who was game to have Mathers prosecuted.

The L.A. City Attorney has now pulled the trigger. If convicted she faces 6 months in jail.

Mathers is also persona non grata at LA Fitness.

Dani's attorney, Tom Mesereau, tells TMZ, "I’m disappointed that she was charged with any type of violation. She never intentionally violated anyone’s privacy and never tried to break the law at any time."

President Obama ain't trippin' now that his daughters are in the dating world ... you know, since the Secret Service has his back.

The Prez told a Raleigh, NC radio station Friday he's "pretty relaxed" when it comes to First Daughters Malia, 18, and Sasha, 15, dating. You gotta hear his 2 reasons -- the main reason being Michelle's stellar example.

Then, the secret weapon every pops wishes they had.

Sofia Richie is a musing cover girl with a mystery rose ... and a whole roller rink to herself to ponder past relationships.

The 18-year-old "it girl" shot inside Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale, CA for sweets! Magazine ... a fun place to be if you have a partner for the couple's skate.