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Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Appellate court upholds $3 million jury award, rules Chicago police should have done more to protect slain domestic violence victim

The Illinois appellate court upheld a $3 million jury award in a case where two Chicago police officers failed to protect a domestic violence victim.
The officers did not use all reasonable means to prevent abuse and neglect, leading to the victim's death. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Man charged with murder of Austin woman who sought order of protection against him before her death

Kenneth Brown has been arrested and charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Maria Roque.
Roque had filed for an order of protection against Brown before her death, but the system failed to protect her. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Driver rams ex-boyfriend's vehicle then hits him as he checks damage, California cops say

A woman in California is accused of ramming into her ex-boyfriend's vehicle and then hitting him again when he got out to check the damage.
The woman, Alexis McBride, is facing charges of attempted murder, hit-and-run, and corporal injury to a spouse or co-inhabitant. [ more ]
Boston.com
4 months ago
Boston

East Boston man charged with knifing woman on New Year's Day

A 23-year-old man allegedly attacked a woman with a knife in an East Boston apartment while her children were present.
The man fled the scene in the woman's car and was later arrested in Brighton. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Vulnerable women made to wait months for lifesaving information on dangerous partners

More than half of requests for background checks on potential domestic abusers were rejected in England.
Some police forces are making women wait months to learn about their partner's history of violence against women. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
4 months ago
LA Dodgers

Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Doesn't Have Timeline For Dodgers Free Agent Julio Urias Possibly Facing Charges

Julio Urías of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, leading to being placed on administrative leave by MLB.
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office has not indicated when a decision will be made on whether or not charges will be filed against Urías. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
4 months ago
Career

How to Leave a Financially Dependent Toxic Relationship

You have the right to leave a financially dependent, toxic, and abusive relationship.
Financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases. [ more ]
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