"When I began as a prosecutor, I started in the domestic violence unit," she stressed. "You have my word that we will do everything in our power to fight for victims of domestic violence throughout this country, as I have done my entire career."
Four in 10 women who were killed by a male partner had taken steps to leave him, figures show, as Labour's Jess Phillips admitted the scale of violence is a national emergency. A total of 122 women were killed by a man in 2022, according to the 14th annual Femicide Census, with more than half targeted by their current or former partner. At least 40 per cent of those killed by a partner had ended the relationship or were trying to leave when they were killed.
Becky Manawatu described her debut, 2022's Aue, as a breath in. Its follow-up, Kataraina, she has called a breath out. It continues that first novel's themes of intergenerational trauma and violence within a largely Maori community based around the town of Kaikoura, on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. Aue won multiple awards in New Zealand and became an international bestseller; while Kataraina fleshes out its backstory, it can also be read as a thrillingly immersive standalone.
An investigation revealed that Officer Juan Jose Pesina Jr. abused his position by reportedly sexually assaulting multiple women while failing to activate his body-worn camera.
Judkins was arrested on July 12 for a misdemeanor domestic violence and battery charge in Fort Lauderdale. Arrest reports say that Judkins grew angry after reading a text message from a family member.
"This incident was not captured on any video surveillance. There are no independent witnesses to the incident. Although the victim had photos showing injuries sustained, there were also videos in that same time frame where no injuries were observed to the victim."
The ad campaign by e.l.f. featuring comedian Matt Rife faced backlash due to his past jokes about domestic violence, prompting critical comments from viewers, including beauty influencers.
Drake's ongoing lawsuit against UMG includes requests for documents related to allegations of domestic violence against Kendrick Lamar and communications about Lamar's children.
Virginia Huynh wrote to Judge Arun Subramanian, emphasizing her long-term association with Sean Combs and her perception of him as a family man and businessman, despite acknowledging the criminal accusations against him.