#domestic-abuse

#domestic-abuse

If the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival only gives us one thing this year, it will be an excuse to talk about Sydney Sweeney and not have to mention jeans. The actress and for-some-reason political lightning rod delivers her best film performance to date in Christy, the true-life story of boxer Christy Martin (née Salters); she had the crowd in the palm of her hand at the film's world premiere.

Boy at centre of legal battle is described as 'very troubled'.

Kaylani Kalanzi was on a child protection plan when she was admitted to hospital on 8 July 2024 having been violently shaken, jurors were told. She suffered catastrophic brain injuries as well as a broken leg and ribs, and died 15 days later. Kaylani's parents Herbert Kalanzi, 35, and Nazli Merthoca, 24, from East Ham, east London, deny murder and causing or allowing her death.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

More than 285,000 crimes went unrecorded by police last year, new research has found. Watchdog His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found 94.8 per cent of crimes were recorded by forces in England and Wales in the year to March 31, While this is up from up from 80.5 per cent in 2014, the number of anti-social behaviour offences being officially documented were unacceptably low, HMICFRS said.

Domestic abuse calls to gardaí have soared by 45pc in the past four years, with expectations for further increases in the current year.

The man, aged in his 30s from Dublin, appeared before Judge Patricia McNamara at Tallaght District Court facing objections to bail under the O'Callaghan principles due to eight alleged breaches of a safety order. The most serious breach involved a tracking device hidden in the child's car seat, discovered after a relative received an alert on their phone. The tracker incident was described as 'particularly insidious,' raising concerns about a pattern of behavior posing a risk to the complainant.

"Committed to forging a constructive path forward, we have agreed to settle our case out of court," both sides' lawyers said in a statement.

In his confession, Malcolm Tilley described his mother as a nag, claiming she constantly criticized his financial and employment status, challenging his masculinity and worthiness.

Justice Collins Rice emphasized that the accounts of the domestic abuse faced by the women were chilling and highlighted their vulnerability as young mothers caught in controlling relationships.

The report states that we currently have no idea the extent to which recommendations and action plans from domestic homicide reviews are being implemented on a national level. This is a huge opportunity missed.

The San Jose Police officer charged with molesting a teenage girl more than a decade ago had been seeking certification as a foster parent and was also accused by his former wife of physically abusing her.

A third of women who died during or after pregnancy were known to children's social care services, with a fifth of these deaths being from suicide.

A landlord in North Finchley faced a fine of £75,000 for illegally renting out two flats for short-term bookings, highlighting the issue of compliance in the rental market.

The trial did not exonerate Combs; he was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking but found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution related to incidents with ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and an anonymous woman.

"Only 60% of police forces in England and Wales teach officers about pets being used as tools of coercion, despite many households having pets."

The two-child cap disproportionately affects women who have suffered trauma, as exceptions only apply to certain circumstances, leaving some vulnerable women without necessary support.

B.J. Penn must vacate his mother's home following a court ruling that extends a restraining order against him after allegations of psychological abuse and irrational behavior.

"I was scared for my daughter's safety," Regina Ventura told the jury, indicating the extent of concern regarding Combs' threats and actions towards Cassie.

Bailey alleges multiple instances of violent behavior from DDG, including a confrontation that left her with a chipped tooth, prompting her to seek legal protection.

Bailey reportedly said, "Throughout our relationship, Daryl has been and continues to be physically, verbally, emotionally, and financially abusive towards me. I am seeking orders to protect myself and our son Halo from his ongoing abuse."

Cassie Ventura struggled to maintain her composure while testifying against Sean Combs, breaking down in tears as she accused him of abuse and sex trafficking.

Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ordered an investigation into judicial 'failures' in a shocking rape case involving Dominique Pelicot, who organized multiple rapes of his wife.

Cody Balmer, charged with arson of Pennsylvania's governor mansion, called 911 post-attack, expressing grievances against Governor Shapiro's stance on Palestine and igniting national discourse on political violence.