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fromBoston.com
1 hour ago

New Bedford man gets decades-long prison sentence for raping young relative

The victim shared numerous incidents of 'indecent touching' and accounts of rape by 'penile penetration' by Turcios Torres, the DA's said.
SF parents
#domestic-violence
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

fromJezebel
1 week ago
US news

Taylor Frankie Paul Now Facing Investigation on 3rd Domestic Violence Allegation

Atlanta Falcons
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Rickea Jackson Told Court James Pearce Jr. 'Will Kill Me' | Defector

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. faces four criminal charges including aggravated battery, fleeing police, resisting an officer, and stalking following allegations of abuse and threats against WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Jekyll and Hyde monster' left girlfriend paralysed after brutal assault

A man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for a brutal assault that paralyzed his girlfriend after eight years of controlling and violent behavior.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

Survivors of domestic violence in San Francisco face legal challenges and insufficient support despite the establishment of a new office for victim rights.
US news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Taylor Frankie Paul Now Facing Investigation on 3rd Domestic Violence Allegation

Taylor Frankie Paul is under investigation for a third domestic violence allegation, leading to the cancellation of her Bachelorette season and a production pause.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
#coercive-control
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
#murder
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC man is charged with killing his wife. Her family says NYPD failed to protect her.

A Bronx man was arrested for the murder of a woman who had previously reported threats against her life.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC man is charged with killing his wife. Her family says NYPD failed to protect her.

A Bronx man was arrested for the murder of a woman who had previously reported threats against her life.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
#domestic-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'The process itself was as traumatising and damaging as the abuse' - Former garda Margaret Loftus Rouse shares experience of domestic abuse by ex-husband

A Garda assaulted Margaret Loftus Rouse in 2012; he received a suspended sentence while she urges survivors to break silence and criticizes the judicial process.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Domestic abuser guilty of murdering her partner

Polly Murphy was convicted of murdering her partner James Self after a sustained campaign of abuse; Self died six weeks after the attack and sentencing is set for 4 February.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows

The risk of abuse from ex-partners is significantly underestimated, with many UK adults failing to recognize this danger.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Mental health

'The process itself was as traumatising and damaging as the abuse' - Former garda Margaret Loftus Rouse shares experience of domestic abuse by ex-husband

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Man held indefinitely for fatal attack on sister

Andrew Cunningham was detained indefinitely after stabbing his sister Margaret O'Brien 40 times, attributed to his mental health issues.
UK news
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Man sentenced for raping 2 women in Framingham store in 1989

Stephen Paul Gale was sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for raping two women in 1989, likely resulting in his death behind bars.
fromVulture
1 week ago

Jordan Ngatikaura Filed for a Restraining Order Against Jessi Draper

"I'm grateful for the shared memories and the lessons. While our paths are now moving in different directions, my priority remains my children and ensuring they feel loved, supported, and protected through this transition. I am committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect."
DC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Judge dismisses charges against two ex-Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor case

U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson issued a one-page ruling Friday throwing out charges against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, two former officers involved in crafting the Taylor warrant.
US news
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'A special constable raped me and made me fear for my life'

Tyler, a vulnerable 18-year-old, was manipulated by Bubb, a police officer, leading to a five-year abusive relationship marked by gaslighting and control.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Exclusive look at new NYPD unit tackling gender-based violence

NYPD is revolutionizing its approach to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking under Assistant Commissioner Kathleen Baer.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Woman accused of breaching civil restraining order for allegedly harassing neighbours

A woman who allegedly called her neighbours "you f**kin pervs" and threatened they were "going to get it" in a breach of a civil restraining order has been remanded in custody for a week.
France news
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Man jailed for killing wife laughed in faces of her family when confronted

Video obtained by Crime World, which cannot be published for legal reasons, shows how McArdle smirked and engaged in an exaggerated high-pitched guffaw as Kelly-Ann's relatives challenged him over her manslaughter 26 years ago.
Madrid food
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex Dakota Mortensen Files Protective Order Against Her

In the details from the court documents that Mortensen filed, he alleges that Paul choked him and struck him during an argument that woke up their son, Ever. He left that night and returned the following day, when and Paul allegedly got into another argument that escalated into something physical in which she threw a drink at him.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Environmental volunteer gets a year in jail for trying to meet a minor for sex

Wenzlau will need to give his probation officer with any passwords for electronic devices when they check to ensure he doesn't contact minors. The plea bargain also requires Wenzlau's probation officer to approve anytime Wenzlau wants to use the internet, according to court records. Wenzlau also has to keep his browsing history for at least 4 weeks.
East Bay (California)
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming 'ordinary'

"What's most problematic is that the extraordinary has become ordinary. It's just a matter of course now that when you issue an opinion that some people don't like, you're going to get threats, you're going to get death threats, and that is obviously problematic on many levels."
Law
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Family courts in England and Wales not good enough' for women and children, minister says

Family courts in England and Wales will undergo a major overhaul to prioritize child welfare and reduce trauma for women and children.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Orange County sheriff's deputy shot fiancee 9 times, prosecutors say

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy turned herself in and was charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting her fiancée in their apartment six months after the incident.
Django
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Natalie McNally's ex-boyfriend arrested last week 'over threats to kill woman', court hears

An ex-boyfriend of Natalie McNally was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill another woman during the time of Ms McNally's death.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump admin directs prisons to wean trans inmates off of hormone therapy in defiance of court order - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration's Federal Bureau of Prisons guidance bans hormone therapy for transgender inmates, halting new treatments and requiring tapering of existing ones, despite medical experts warning of serious health consequences.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts

The government will provide rape victims with specialist legal advisors throughout criminal justice proceedings and expand Operation Soteria principles to ensure trials focus on suspect behavior rather than victim scrutiny.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in rare court testimony

ICE agents in Oregon used a custom app called Elite to target neighborhoods and maintained daily arrest quotas, contradicting DHS claims of no quotas, as revealed in federal court testimony.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In rare move, ICE drags criminal defendant out of a federal courtroom

ICE agents unexpectedly detained a defendant in a courtroom, raising concerns about the impact on judicial participation.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

After jail, house arrest and an ankle monitor, a reprieve for a Cop City' protester: The process was the punishment'

A Georgia carpenter resolved a three-year felony arson case related to Cop City protests through an Alford plea, receiving a reduced charge and probation instead of potential 20-year imprisonment.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Footballer pleads not guilty to assaulting woman

Former Bournemouth and Liverpool player Jordon Ibe pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman causing actual bodily harm in Lambeth on 14 December.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Met officer in court charged with stalking woman

A Metropolitan Police officer featured in a recruitment campaign was charged with stalking and harassing a woman between June and August 2024, including repeated calls, messages, home visits, and following her from work.
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

These Women Exposed Prison Sexual Abuse. Now ICE Wants to Deport Them.

At Dublin, she had been sexually harassed and verbally abused by an officer, physically assaulted by another, witnessed other officers sexually abusing women, and been subjected to retaliation. Before her arrest, Cristal had been a long-time permanent resident of the U.S. Her conviction for drugs invalidated her green card, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a final removal order based on her felony conviction.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

This is a tragic incident in which a woman has lost her life. We are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened, and we are keeping an open mind to pursue all lines of inquiry. We urge anyone who was in the area of Bath Road, who may have seen or heard anything unusual, to come forward.
UK news
#murder-trial
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan

Over 3,200 lawyers and judges oppose government plans to abolish jury trials in certain cases, arguing there is no evidence this will reduce record court backlogs of nearly 80,000 cases.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Alleged attack on Crown attorney from prisoner box prompts calls for Ontario to step up safety in courtrooms | CBC News

Ontario courtroom safety is inadequate after a Crown attorney was assaulted by a shackled man, prompting calls for government action to improve court facilities and security measures.
#child-sexual-abuse
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Man who sexually abused five of his children and locked them away for days without food is jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Man who sexually abused five of his children and locked them away for days without food is jailed for 20 years

fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

Woman Killed Crying Baby by Stuffing Paper Towel Down Infant's Throat

I did it. I did everything. I put the paper towel in the baby's mouth because she was crying.
NYC parents
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Solicitor called court reporter he stalked his sex slave' in email, court hears

You made comments about him becoming your sex slave and hoping not to find a dead rodent, those are just examples there were more. He was genuinely fearful of you. I have no doubt that your contact has had an ongoing impact on him.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons alleges former fiance broke into her home, stole evidence while she was hospitalized

Fitzsimmons was shot last summer when three other North Andover officers arrived at her home on Phillips Brook Road to serve her a restraining order. She was on leave at the time due to struggles with postpartum depression, she has said publicly.
US news
#assault
fromnj
1 month ago
New York City

N.J. man accused of trapping, assaulting woman in alleged Staten Island roadway attack

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Something is terribly wrong here,' says ex-wife of garda who got suspended sentence after he carried out 'protracted assault' on her

fromnj
1 month ago
New York City

N.J. man accused of trapping, assaulting woman in alleged Staten Island roadway attack

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Something is terribly wrong here,' says ex-wife of garda who got suspended sentence after he carried out 'protracted assault' on her

Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ex-wife of ICE detainee Seamus Culleton was granted restraining order after marriage broke down

Kilkenny native Séamus Culleton, living undocumented in Boston, is held in US detention; his ex‑wife obtained a restraining order; he ran a Wakefield plastering business.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

Drawing from years in public defense and her work co-founding Partners for Justice, she explains why the criminal legal system often punishes instability rather than crime - and how policy choices, not individual morality, frequently determine who enters the system.
Law
#stalking
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

'I was crying, but knew I hadn't done anything wrong': Woman recalls arrest ordeal over fake allegations by her stalker

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

'I was crying, but knew I hadn't done anything wrong': Woman recalls arrest ordeal over fake allegations by her stalker

World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Barron Trump saved woman he saw getting beaten on FaceTime, UK court hears

Barron Trump called UK emergency services after seeing a woman assaulted on FaceTime, prompting police response and testimony that the call helped save her life.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Judge Extends Temporary Restraining Order in Class-Action Suit Against DHS

Federal agents at Portland's ICE facility are barred from using tear gas, projectiles, or crowd-control munitions except when a target poses an imminent threat.
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Man sentenced for kidnapping and torturing former friend, pulling teeth with pliers

Shah Powell was sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping and torturing Jhomiel Brown, who suffered severe beatings, burns, bites, and had front teeth ripped out.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Immigration officers can still wear masks in California for now, federal judge decides

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Monday, Feb. 9, allowing federal immigration officials to continue wearing masks during California operations, but upheld a law requiring law enforcement to display badges identifying themselves and their agency. U.S. District Judge Christine A. Snyder in Los Angeles granted the Trump administration's request for a temporary order halting enforcement of SB 627, the No Secret Police Act, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in September amid ongoing waves of federal immigration enforcements across California.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Missed opportunities to catch cases of domestic abuse - Harvard Gazette

This research shows we have an opportunity to support patients in a way that can be just as important as the surgery itself.
Public health
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife

Former Conservative councillor Philip Young pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences, including several counts of rape, against his then-wife over a 13-year period.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Kentucky Police Ignore State Law to Arrest Woman for Allegedly Self-Managing Abortion

A Kentucky woman was arrested on fetal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and tampering charges after self-managing an abortion despite statutory exemption protecting pregnant people.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Department of Justice asks judge to pause California's mask ban on federal officers

The Department of Justice seeks a federal injunction to block California's ban on federal officers wearing masks, arguing it unlawfully interferes with federal enforcement and officer safety.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sex offenders should tell police about pregnancies, review finds

Baby Victoria's body was found in a shopping bag in Brighton in 2023, after her parents concealed her birth and went on the run in an attempt to avoid contact with social services. Marten and Gordon, a convicted rapist, were both sentenced to 14 years for gross negligence manslaughter last year. The review, chaired by Sir David Holmes, sought to identify missed safeguarding opportunities, and to learn lessons from what the review called the "extreme case" of baby Victoria's death.
UK news
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man faces further child sexual offence charges

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with 15 further offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and taking indecent images of children.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Attorney suspended for allegedly pressuring client for sexual favors

Ohio attorney Bruce Wallace was suspended after admitting he attempted to coerce a client for sexual favors; suspension imposed for one year, with six months stayed.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man jailed for sending girl rape threat online

A man who threatened to rape a teenage girl and encouraged her to self-harm has been jailed. Shabaz Khokar, 24, from London, sent the threat to the victim in Staffordshire via social media, along with images of train tickets he booked to travel to her home. He was arrested at a railway station in the county in August when police were alerted.
UK news
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Federal judge acknowledges 'abusive workplace' in court order

A federal judge acknowledged that their courtroom atmosphere sometimes produced an abusive workplace and agreed to corrective measures after a law clerk's bullying complaint.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Wrongly released sex offender admits crimes

Metropolitan Police A convicted sex offender who was accidentally released from prison has pleaded guilty to burglary and carrying a knife. Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, became the centre of a manhunt in November after he was mistakenly set free from HMP Wandsworth while on remand awaiting trial for the offences. On Tuesday, Kaddour-Cherif appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court and admitted breaking into a garage in Walthamstow, east London and stealing bikes in January 2024.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Singer assaulted sleeping woman, court hears

A former singer with Spandau Ballet told a woman 'thanks for being cool about it' when she calmly talked him down from raping her, a court has heard. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said she woke up to find Ross Davidson trying to have sex with her in a hotel in Thailand without her permission and without a condom.
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