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Sacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
Social justice

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 ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Man accused of killing woman on L.A. subway is linked to earlier violence on Metro train

The suspect in a fatal stabbing at a Metro train previously attacked a passenger and violated probation terms, raising concerns about public safety. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

New plan for barring MPs arrested for violent or sexual offences from Westminster

Trade unions welcome new proposals for the exclusion of MPs arrested for violent or sexual offenses.
Proposals define the threshold for exclusion as the point of arrest, triggering a risk assessment by a panel of senior MPs. [ more ]
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