David W. Johnson, the extremely close aide to New York Gov. David Paterson who was charged this year with assaulting his girlfriend—a case that unraveled his boss' political career—was finally fired today after nine months of unpaid leave.

Ron Spears, the advertising director at fairly-priced free newspaper AM New York, was arrested last week for trying to strangle his girlfriend.

Charlie Sheen's porn star lover is cashing in on her newfound notoriety, perhaps because Sheen stiffed her on her $12,000 "escort" bill after she posed for a picture with Sheen's ex-wife, Denise Richards. How quickly the rumor mill churns!

On Tuesday, Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) gave a speech about domestic violence on the floor of the US House of Representatives. Behind Poe sat his grandson, who repeatedly dozed off—even after being slapped by an aide! Watch inside.

A source tells us that Michael Lohan—who's been accused of domestic assault by three ex-girlfriends—is attempting to sell nude photos of Kate Major, his ex-fiancee who accused Lohan earlier this week of attacking her and threatening her life.

Mel Gibson's alleged excuse for breaking ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva's teeth with his fist: He was crabby because he was quitting smoking. He probably thought she was a giant cigarette the day he threatened to set fire to her home. [TMZ]

We've heard Mel Gibson tell Oksana Grigorieva she "deserved" getting punched. Now, a fight about his daughter: "You hit me and you hit her, while she was in my hands." Mel's response: "You need a fucking kick up the ass."

Remember the jacuzzi fight from Mel Gibson rant #2, in which he threatens to kill ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva over a hot tub date? Gibson's latest phone recording returns to the topic, with Gibson demanding a blowjob before he commits arson.

The third prong of Mel Gibson's phone-recorded self-immolation has arrived. A phone call in which he uses the word "wetback"—as well as calls Oksana Grigorieva a "cunt," "bitch," "whore," and every other abusive epithet in the books—has surfaced.

Last week, a jaw-dropping phone recording of Mel Gibson using the N-word surfaced online. Today, a second recording emerges: Eight minutes of Gibson threatening to kill ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva and saying she "fucking deserved" to be punched in the face.

Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to witness the end of Mel Gibson's career: The recording of Gibson telling his ex-girlfriend she resembles a "fucking pig in heat" and would be "raped by a pack of niggers" has emerged online.

Mel Gibson allegedly ranted against "wetbacks" on tape. Previous tirades include the N-word and anti-Semitism. Wouldn't it be nice if you could read every terrible thing Gibson has said, all in one place? Look no further. Updated with more quotes!

Chris Simcox, co-founder of the Minutemen border militia and recent primary opponent of John McCain, is getting divorced. According to his wife, it's just small stuff, like how he "twice brandished a gun and threatened to shoot his family."

Charlie Sheen is ready to plead guilty to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, reports People and TMZ, and will spend 30 days in jail near Aspen, Colorado. (But he could be out in 15 days provided he behaves himself.)

NYPost's Kyle Smith does an op/ed: "Oh, you thought Obama was one of us, a Columbia grad and urban sophisticate? You're like a dependent spouse. Every fresh bruise just proves how much he loves you." Kyle, don't try this again.

New York's governor has terrible taste in friends. He should really stop hiring them. Adviser and ex-roommate Clemmie Harris was accused of beating his girlfriend in 1995, making his the second Paterson aide abuse revelation in under a month. [NYPost]

When "model" photos of the victim of a sexually-charged crime emerge, it's usually to blame the victim. A decade-old photo session with Sherr-una Booker has emerged, but the pictures are tame and the story is sweet. Does that excuse it?

Hours after Stephen Garcia and his 9-month-old son's bodies were discovered on a San Bernardino hiking trail, dead from an apparent murder-suicide, his Facebook profile announced activity: Stephen Garcia had uploaded a suicide note and video tribute to his family.

Here's Charlie Sheen's wife's 911 call after he allegedly threatened her with a knife.

While you were busy watching football, eating dry turkey, and flashing tense, frozen smiles at your annoying relatives, Tiger Woods was getting beaten senseless by his wife. Here's a round-up of what we know in case you were otherwise engaged.