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Former U.S. congressman arrested in Zimbabwe. Former U.S. Rep. Melvin Jay Reynolds has been arrested in Zimbabwe on suspicion of possessing pornography.
Swamp People star Trapper Joe has been arrested for domestic violence in Florida, TMZ has learned. Joe -- full name Joe LaFont -- was arrested early this morning in Orange County for domestic battery. Sources close to LaFont tell TMZ, LaFont and his girlfriend had gotten into some kind of argument.