Domestic violence
Domestic Violence Is a Pandemic Within a Pandemic
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Man Cuts Wife's Throat With Circular Saw After Dinner Date, Police Say
Kyle Young Waters, 35, has been charged with attempted murder and domestic violence after the incident in Wedowee, Alabama.
Woman Hits Sleeping Boyfriend With Hammer for Leaving TV On, Police Say
Marilyn Ann Kepler, 74, told police she was upset with her boyfriend because he had left the television on during the night and she could not sleep.
What Evan Rachel Wood Has Accused Marilyn Manson Of
The Westworld actress detailed her experiences with the musician in a harrowing statement posted to Instagram.
Utah Man Beats 11-Year-Old With Metal Bar Over Poor Grades
Large bruises and lacerations were found on the child's arms, legs and face, according to officials.
Father Who Shot Daughter's Ex-Boyfriend Won't Be Charged, Police Say
The daughter was staying with her parents at the time, fearing her ex-boyfriend was looking for her despite the restraining order filed against him.
Man Shoots Mother at Dinner Table Then Dances With Teen Sister: Police
Michael Lopez, 23, is facing a charge of first-degree aggravated murder after police said he fatally shot his mother at the dinner table of their home in Springville, Utah.
California Woman Shot Dead Inside Kohl's Store, Suspect on the Run
A man and a woman were seen arguing near the cash registers before the man pulled out a gun, shot the woman and fled the scene, police say.
Michigan Man Stabs Parents after Being Told to Stop Playing Video Games
The 29-year-old is facing attempted murder and other charges after also assaulting a fire lieutenant trying to administer first aid.
Man Accused of Stabbing Girlfriend in The Eyes, Throwing Baby Out a Window
Pierre Francois, 29, is accused of attacking his mother, girlfriend and one-year-old daughter at their home in Fort Lauderdale.
Texas Man Found Covered in Blood on Bed With Slain Wife and Children
Bryan Richardson, 27, is charged with three counts of murder after police found him at a residence in Copperas Cove, Texas with the three dead bodies.
Man Shoots Girlfriend During Friend's Engagement Party, Police Say
The couple had reportedly been arguing in the parking lot outside the party in Houston when the man grabbed a gun and shot his girlfriend in the leg.
Man Cleared of Killing Wife As Court Rules He Was in 'Delirium of Jealousy'
Legal experts agreed during the trial that Antonio Gozzini "was prey to an evident delirium of jealousy that destroyed his relationship with reality and determined an irresistible homicidal urge."
'Pocahontas' Voice Actor Irene Bedard-Wilson Arrested Twice
Police reports said that the 57 year-old actress seemed intoxicated on both Saturday and Monday, when they arrived.
Russian Vogue Model Charged With Stabbing Husband to Death
Russian Lilia Sudakova, 26, faces up to 15 years in prison after allegedly stabbing her husband to death with a kitchen knife.
Woman Smashes Glass Over Boyfriend's Head For Dinner Not Being Ready—Police
Stacy Rose Zelaya-Sheff has been charged with domestic violence after her boyfriend told police she became irate and violent.
Florida Man Attacks Girlfriend With Pumpkin, Police Say
The Largo resident was taken into custody, after allegedly hitting a woman with a winter squash on Monday.
Fla. Lawyer Says Client Couldn't File Restraining Order Due To COVID
When the lawyer and his client arrived to the North Dade Justice Center in North Miami, staff members told them to come back the next day because the courthouse had reached its capacity, the lawyer said.
Son Charged in Mother's Killing Caught on Home Security Camera, Police Say
Chattanooga police said they charged the 19-year-old with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.
Man Jailed for Allegedly Throwing Wife into Utah River Over Dinner Dispute
The man threatened to drown his wife before throwing her into the Provo River, according to a police affidavit.
Republican Congressional Candidate Ends Campaign After Strangulation Charge
Wethersfield police officers arrested Thomas Gilmer late Monday night and charged him on a warrant with first-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree strangulation.
Two Texas Cops Ambushed and Killed by Domestic Violence Suspect, Chief Says
The shooting happened so quickly, other officers did not know about it until they drove by the scene shortly after, the chief said.
24 Attorneys General Urge Senate to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
A coalition of state attorneys general is pushing for the Senate to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act as concern rises over domestic violence during the coronavirus pandemic.
Domestic Violence Expected to Increase if Coronavirus Lockdowns Persist
"Projections show that if violence increases by 20 percent during periods of lockdown, there would be an additional 15 million cases of intimate partner violence in 2020 for an average lockdown of a duration of 3 months," the report states, and adding data for six months, nine months and one year.
Kentucky State Lawmaker Strangled Woman With Ethernet Cable, Police Say
"Deputies also noted there was bruising to the female victim's leg and that during the altercation the female victim stated that this subject stated he was going to kill her," the Laurel County Sheriff's Office said.
Fewer Abuse Hotline Calls Stoke Fear in Europe Over Silenced Victims
Italy's Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese announced a new app called "YouPol," which would allow victims to alert authorities without making a phone call.
Texas Hospital Child Abuse Cases Appear To Rise in COVID-19 Outbreak
"There's no way for us to directly link that, but that's the concern," said Dr. Jamye Coffman.
Florida Woman Charged With Murder After Zipping Boyfriend Inside Suitcase
Sarah Boone, 42, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 42-year-old Jorges Torres Jr., the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
Chad Johnson of 'Bachelorette' Arrested After Girlfriend Posts Video
"I'm being guilted for "ruining his life" and I know that's not true but it's still scary."
Domestic Abuse Survivors More Likely to Develop Heart Disease, Diabetes
The study involved tens of thousands of women, including over 18,000 who experienced domestic abuse.