Famous Shark Attack Victim -- Coolest Bionic Robot Limbs We've Ever Seen!!!

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Famous Shark Attack Victim
Coolest Bionic Robot Limbs
We've Ever Seen!!!
Okay fine, we use a lot of hyperbole, but seriously ... famed shark attack victim Paul de Gelder's artificial limbs are scientific MASTERPIECES!!! You have to see 'em to believe 'em.

FYI, Paul -- who appeared on Discovery channel's "I Escaped Jaws" -- lost his right leg and hand during a vicious shark attack in Sydney, Australia back in 2009 -- and has since been outfitted with what he calls the "best commercially available" prosthetics in the world ... worth roughly $250,000.

The hand is what's called an I-LIMB, which uses electrodes to track muscular movement in the remaining portion of Paul's arm to operate individual fingers and grip things. It's insane.

The hand costs roughly $100,000, but the leg costs even more -- it's called the X2 and Paul says it goes for around $150,000. He can pretty much walk and move like natural.

Science is awesome. Also watch the video to hear some great "Sharknado" survival tips.

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Aaron Hernandez -- Shooting Victim Ordered to Appear Before Grand Jury

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Aaron Hernandez
Shooting Victim Ordered to Appear Before Grand Jury
The man who claims Aaron Hernandez shot him in the face earlier this year has been ordered by a judge in Massachusetts to appear before a grand jury later this month.

Alexander Bradley was ordered by Superior Court Judge Joan Alexander to appear July 17. Bradley had been fighting the interstate subpoena, claiming he required medical treatment in Florida.

As TMZ first reported, Bradley sued Hernandez last month, claiming Hernandez shot him in the face following an altercation at a Miami strip club.

Hernandez is currently facing a murder charge in the shooting of Odin Lloyd.

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Paula Deen -- Victim of Extortion Attempt

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Paula Deen
Victim of Extortion Attempt
The FBI arrested a man in New York this morning after he allegedly tried to extort $250,000 from Paula Deen ... claiming he would release "true and damning" statements made by Deen unless she paid up.

According to a federal criminal complaint filed in the Southern District of Georgia on June 24, Deen's attorney went to the FBI after Deen received an email and follow up phone call from a man named Thomas Paculis. 

The complaint claims Paculis threatened to go to the media with information he claimed with bring hardship and financial ruin to Deen. 

According to the FBI, Paculis' email to Deen's attorney read, "I am about to go public with statements refuting your clients statements about using the 'N' word in her business practices at Lady and Son's ... The statements are true and damning enough that the case for Jackson will be won on it's merit alone."

The email went on to say there is a price for such information and urged Deen's attorney to contact him.

The revelation that Deen had used the N-word, which came about from a leaked deposition she gave as part of a lawsuit against her, came to light just days before.

Paculis was taken into custody today and will go before a judge in Savannah, GA on July 16. Get TMZ Breaking News alerts to your inbox

Scottie Pippen 911 -- Victim 'Knocked Unconscious' ... 'Suspect Fled'

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Scottie Pippen 911
Victim 'Knocked Unconscious'
... 'Suspect Fled'
Scottie Pippen fled the scene after knocking a fan unconscious outside a Malibu restaurant last month ... this according to the 911 tape obtained by TMZ.

During the call, an emergency responder communicates with 911 dispatch ... who says the victim was knocked out cold outside Nobu. The incident was described as an assault.

But the crazy part ... the dispatcher says the "suspect fled," leaving the victim unconscious in the parking lot. Pretty effed up.

As we reported, Pippen has accused the victim of calling him the n-word and spitting at him, which is why Pippen attacked. The victim has since denied the allegations, saying he just wanted a photo.

Pippen has already spoken with authorities about the fight, and he was NOT arrested. The investigation is ongoing.

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Aaron Hernandez -- Alleged Murder Victim Laid to Rest

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Alleged Murder Victim
Laid to Rest
The semi-pro football player that Aaron Hernandez allegedly shot and killed was laid to rest Saturday.

Odin Lloyd's funeral took place at the Church of Holy Spirit in Boston. Friends, relatives, and well-wishers all showed up to pay their respects.

As TMZ previously reported ... Hernandez has been charged with Odin's murder, after his body was found not far from the ex-NFL star's home. Prosecutors claim the killing stemmed from an incident that occurred between the two men at a nightclub.

Hernandez is currently behind bars. He is being held without bail.

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Scottie Pippen Victim -- He Spit at ME ... I Never Called Him the N-Word

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He Spit at ME
I Never Said the N-Word
Scottie Pippen's brawl with a fan outside Nobu in Malibu was totally unprovoked -- so says Scottie's alleged victim, who tells TMZ, he never ONCE said the n-word ... and simply asked for a photo.

The 48-year-old -- who didn't want to be named -- tells us, he first spotted Scottie inside the restaurant on Sunday while waiting for a table.

The fan, his girlfriend and Scottie eventually ended up sitting near each other ... so the fan says he asked to take a photo with the NBA legend for his 12-year-old son.

According to the guy, Scottie didn't want to get up from his table to pose with him, but allowed the fan to take a photo of him sitting down (below).

When the fan saw Scottie leaving, he says he approached the ex-Bulls star in the parking lot -- thinking it wasn't a big deal -- and again asked for a pic WITH Scottie, knowing it would mean a lot to his son.

He tells us Scottie turned and said, "I told you no motherf***er" ... and then spit at him and punched him, at which point the victim fell to the ground. He says the last thing he remembers is seeing Pippen's shoe coming at his face.

According to the victim, he woke up in the hospital Monday with a concussion, fractured ribs, busted lip and chin, a broken tailbone, and possible brain injuries. He's back at home now.

As for Pippen's allegation the man spewed the n-word and spit at him ... the fan says not true -- "It’s sad to see Scottie is trashing me. I never called him the N word, and I haven’t done anything to that guy ... What’s the big deal? Taking one picture with a fan."

The man says police have already interviewed him and his girlfriend, but right now he doesn't plan to sue. "I'm not thinking about anything at the moment but getting better."

Calls to Scottie's people weren't returned.

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Chris Brown Victim -- 'I Was So Afraid ... He Has a Lot of Tattoos'

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'I Was So Afraid ...
He Has a Lot of Tattoos'
Chris Brown's got his tattoos to blame for getting off on the wrong foot with the woman accusing him of hit-and-run ... because she tells "TMZ Live," the ink's one of the main reasons she was so scared of him to begin with.

Olga Gure-Kovalenko -- aka Miss Russian LA 2013 -- called in moments ago, claiming her blood pressure shot through the roof following her car accident with Brown last month.

Olga says (in broken English) that she was practically scared to death of Brown because he was driving a huge SUV at the time of the accident, and was covered in tattoos. According to Olga, he was also very angry and cursed at her, calling her a "bitch" ... so the whole experience was emotionally traumatic.

FYI, Brown was wearing a long sleeve t-shirt at the time of the accident (below) ... so he didn't look THAT tattooed. But he's still pretty tatted up around the neck.

As for the transfer of information, Olga says the only thing she got from Brown was expired Lamborghini insurance (he was driving a Range Rover) ... despite Brown's lawyer claiming the singer also gave her his Virginia license.

As for a lawsuit, Olga says she doesn't plan to file one ... then again, something might have been lost in translation.

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Victim of Chris Brown: He called me a "Bitch".

Victim of Chris Brown
He went nuts
And called me ' slut!

8: 10 Am PT  Lawyer Chris', Mark Geragos, just told TMZ that the accusation of hit-and-run criminal against his client is "BS" Geragos said Chris gave the other driver, his Virginia driver's license and also gave him an insurance card.

Geragos said Chris has 2 cars, and the testimony of the firefighter health insurance card on which he forked wasn't for his Lamborghini - the Range Rover he was driving. Geragos acknowledged Chris did not have a DL of California, but he said that it is ridiculous to accuse with hit-and-run, because it resets its sufficient identification info.

Chris Brown becomes crazy about the woman whose car he struck last month, yelling at him, ' who do you are, bitch? ''... and it was so bad, Karrueche Tran yelled at Chris, "do not touch it, do not touch him!"

In a written statement to the cops - obtained by TMZ — the victim, said Olga Gure-Kovalenko , after Chris crashed his Mercedes, they fired at the side of the road, came out and they both took pictures of vehicles.

South quickly, things questioned Olga for Chris' driving licence, registration and insurance information.  Karrueche delivered his DL, and Olga said wisely ought to see Chris' DL.   Karrueche said it was the owner of the vehicle if Chris does not need to provide any info.  Olga said she persisted and asked for info Chris'.

When Chris and Karrueche have refused to cooperate, Olga felt that she needed to get a picture of the 2 of them in the case where their separation.  As soon as she broke the image (above), she said that Chris and Karrueche went nuts.

Olga said: "the guy [Chris] tried to catch the camera or me.  I jumped back, the girl [Karrueche] shouted, 'do not touch it, do not touch him!' "

Olga says Chris then started hollering, "you're a slut!  Who do you are, bitch?  Do you think if you flying Mercedes therefore had money, bitch? "

And then Olga says Chris fell, "do you think I am just a black n *** er."

Olga said Chris has continued to shout "slammed a door and then led away fast and noisy."

Olga also says Chris ' bragged about how much money he has and offered up to false registration.

Olga Attorney, Freddy Sayegh said that his client did not know that the driver was Chris Brown at the time of the accident.

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