'Hateful' man torched Battersea flat with pregnant ex and daughter inside
Harry Owusu-Manu received a life sentence for attempting to murder his pregnant ex-partner and her young daughter by setting their home on fire. [ more ]
A Boston Cop Killer or a Victim of Framing? What to Know About Karen Read's Murder Trial
A woman in Massachusetts is on trial for allegedly killing her police officer boyfriend, with defense claiming framing by law enforcement officials. [ more ]
Former Dodger Julio Urias ordered to treatment program after pleading no contest to domestic battery
Julio UrÃas put on probation for domestic violence, ordered to take programs, and banned from owning weapons after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. [ more ]
Man jailed for stabbing his teenage wife to death at their Croydon home
Sahil Sharma, 24, has been jailed for life after pleading guilty to stabbing his 19-year-old wife, Mehak Sharma, to death at their home in London. [ more ]
9-year-old, baby fly out of SUV on freeway in mom's deadly rampage, California cops say
A woman is accused of killing the man she lived with and abandoning her two children, resulting in one child's death.
The woman's violent rampage started with a fatal stabbing, continued with abandoning her children on a freeway, and ended with her own death in a crash. [ more ]
MLB In Holding Pattern On Potential Julio Urias Suspension
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office will not file felony charges against Julio Urías following his arrest on suspicion of domestic violence.
Urías still faces possible misdemeanor charges, which will be determined by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.
MLB will likely wait for the City Attorney's Office ruling before determining a potential suspension for Urías. [ more ]
Dodgers Free Agent Julio Urias Not Facing Felony Domestic Violence Charges
Julio Urías will not face felony charges from the L.A. County District Attorney's Office, but may still face misdemeanor charges from the L.A. City Attorney's office
Urías was involved in a domestic violence incident after a soccer match in 2023 and had previously been arrested for domestic violence in 2019 [ more ]
San Jose: Police union names officers injured in Thursday shooting
The San Jose Police Officers' Association identified officers involved in a shooting incident and detailed the events leading to the incident. [ more ]
NYC mom charged with murder in shocking beating death of 6-year-old who begged for her life: cops
A Bronx mother charged with murder in the brutal beating death of her 6-year-old daughter, who neighbors heard begging for her life before her tragic end. [ more ]
Australia: PM Albanese says domestic violence is a 'crisis' DW 04/29/2024
Domestic violence in Australia is labeled as a 'national crisis' by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, prompting calls for a national response and tougher laws against violence towards women. [ more ]
California bill boosting domestic violence penalties fails again. Why Democrats aren't on board
Domestic violence in California is not always classified as a violent felony, making it challenging to create laws that cover the wide range of behaviors.
Assemblyman Joe Patterson's efforts to extend prison time for more types of domestic violence faced resistance from Democrats supported by criminal justice reform groups. [ more ]
Abortion Bans and Divorce Restrictions Are Dangerous Combo for Pregnant People
States with abortion restrictions have higher rates of peripartum homicide, emphasizing the link between reproductive rights, domestic violence, and gun violence. [ more ]
Warrant Out For Former Steelers CB Cameron Sutton's Arrest
An arrest warrant has been issued for NFL player Cameron Sutton for aggravated battery-domestic violence.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office sought public assistance to locate Sutton, who may be driving a Jeep Grand Wagoneer with a specific plate number. [ more ]
Horse expert guilty of murdering husband by stabbing him in a fit of temper'
Christine Rawle, a self-proclaimed horse expert, was found guilty of murdering her husband Ian Rawle in North Devon.
The couple, known for their dysfunctional marriage and likened to characters from Roald Dahl's The Twits, had a history of making each other's lives miserable through practical jokes. [ more ]
Every Italian recognised a piece of their own family': film on abuse of women touches a nerve
Directorial debut by Paola Cortellesi explores hard-hitting themes like poverty, domestic violence, and women's rights in post-war Rome.
C'e ancora domani is one of Italy's Top 10 highest-grossing films, surprising audiences with its success in tackling serious issues while being co-written and acted by Paola Cortellesi. [ more ]
Domestic violence may leave telltale damage in the brain. Scientists want to find it
Domestic violence can lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) with long-lasting effects, similar to those seen in athletes and military personnel.
Studies indicate that intimate partner abuse is a significant cause of TBIs, with symptoms including headaches, dizziness, and fatigue resembling sports-related injuries. [ more ]
Woman who mowed down beau's ex-girlfriend in NYC slapped with murder charge: cops
A woman has been charged with murder for running over her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend in a Brooklyn parking lot.
The incident, caught on video, started with pushing and shoving and escalated when the woman got behind the wheel and tried to run over the victim. [ more ]
Model's fiance allegedly beat and strangled her after rejecting his advances, said 'I would have fun killing': lawsuit
A Soho real estate investor allegedly beat and strangled his model fiancée when she spurned his advances, and is so twisted, he once told her, 'I would have fun killing and would be quite good at it,' she claims in a lawsuit.
Yi sexually assaulted, beat, smashed Liu's head into the floor, put her in a headlock, strangled her, and restrained her arm, according to court papers.
Yi has a history of instability, including totaling a Range Rover and a Lamborghini and attacking a tour guide in China. [ more ]