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Miles Bridges charged with felony domestic violence

Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges has been charged with felony domestic violence stemming from an incident earlier this week, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Friday. Source: ESPN News Services @ ESPN What's the buzz ...

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Dangers of 'domestic terrorism' revealed after dual inquests, domestic violence advocates call for pre-emptive measures

Despite significant changes to policing since the murders of Hannah Clarke and Doreen Langham, advocates say pre-emptive measures need to be put in place that recognise family violence as domestic terrorism.

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How two cases shocked Queensland into action on domestic violence

The horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and Doreen Langham mobilised public opinion and a drive for change, experts say

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Lightfoot uses wounding of police officer to sound the alarm — again — about post-pandemic surge in domestic violence

After a Chicago Police officer was ambushed while responding to a domestic violence call, Mayor Lori Lightfoot had the grim statistics at her fingertips. “Domestic-related” homicides by firearm and non-fatal shootings have increased by a staggering 125 percent since 2019.

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Domestic violence survivors ‘disgusted’ as police suspects go unpunished

Suspects ‘should not be in police jobs where they are going to be abusing power and control’, survivor says

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Irish pharmacies to provide confidential service for domestic violence victims

Private consultation rooms will be available for people to sit in and learn about specialised support services

Irish Mirror

Azsia Johnson’s heartbroken mother says ‘police failed my daughter’ after she reported domestic violence

Azsia Johnson was allegedly abused by the father of her three-month-old baby. The man is now being sought as a person of interest in her murder

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Clayton David Backman sentenced to 15 years' jail for manslaughter of Leslie Brooks, string of violent crimes

A Brisbane man who carried out a string of violent crimes, including fatally shooting a man he believed was committing domestic violence, is jailed for 15 years.

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20-year-old woman shot and killed while pushing her infant in a stroller in New York

NYPD Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell was unable to confirm if the shooting was a domestic violence incident.

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Queensland police union calls for urgent funding and training in wake of domestic violence inquest findings

Sue and Lloyd Clarke echo the sentiments of Police Union president Ian Leavers, calling for the coroner's recommendation for domestic-violence-focused police stations to be acted upon as quickly as possible.

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Person of interest identified in shooting of mother in Upper East Side as domestic violence motive probed

The 20-year-old woman was shot at point-blank range in the head on Wednesday night

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Miles Bridges arrested for felony domestic violence

NBA star Miles Bridges was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday, TMZ Sports has learned. The 24-year-old forward - who most recently played for the Charlotte Hornets - turned himself in to a local jail regarding an ...

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Hornets forward Miles Bridges arrested for felony domestic violence

Bridges turned himself into local authorities on Wednesday.

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The Hannah Clarke inquest reveals, yet again, significant system failures. Here's what's urgently needed for women's safety

In 2020 the killing of Hannah Clarke and her three children – Aaliyah, 6, Laianah, 4, and Trey, 3 – by her former partner Rowan Baxter, horrified the nation. It prompted significant calls for urgent action on violence against women and improved recognition of coercive control as a leading precursor…

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Hannah Clarke's parents remember her as so much more than a domestic violence victim

Most Queenslanders remember Hannah Clarke as the one whose death shocked the nation but our daughter was so much more than a victim, write Sue and Lloyd Clarke.

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Families of murder victims Hannah Clarke and Doreen Langham join call for specialist police stations

‘Women have had enough,’ says Prof Kerry Carrington, who has been advocating for domestic violence stations since 2015

Liverpool Echo

Man found 'hiding in loft' after woman seen with injuries

The man was arrested on suspicion of breaching domestic violence protection order

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ACT government uses 'call-in' powers to push forward with development of social housing in affluent Canberra suburb

Some locals in an affluent Canberra suburb objected to a proposed site for a home for older women and women escaping domestic violence. Today, the government approved the plans and implemented a clause to prevent further objections.

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Queensland Coroners Court delivers findings into deaths of Hannah Clarke and her children, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey

An inquest into the deaths of Brisbane woman Hannah Clarke and her three children has delivered its findings. Warning: This report contains content some people may find distressing.

The Hindu

Police told to be vigilant while dealing with domestic violence cases

42 complaints settled at Women’s Commission adalat

AAP

Man jailed after Qld hotel attack on woman

A Queensland man has been jailed after repeatedly assaulting a woman in a violent attack in a Brisbane hotel sparked by the choice of his partner's footwear.

Roll Call

Biden pick to lead ICE withdraws after domestic violence allegation - Roll Call

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced Monday he withdrew from consideration to be director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Coroner recommends specialist domestic violence police stations following Doreen Langham death

The domestic violence death of Queensland mother Doreen Langham has resulted in coronial recommendations to Queensland police to address widespread cultural issues within the force and to trial specialist domestic violence police stations and staff.

Tribune News Service

Gun safety legislation would close ‘boyfriend loophole’ on gun sales. Will it help?

Additional protection for victims of domestic violence is included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which passed the Senate Thursday night.

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Gun Violence Bill Coming Soon as US Senate Passes Significant Legislation In Decades - What You Need To Know

The U.S. Senate has approved a bipartisan gun violence bill in response to the run of brutal mass shootings. The measure would toughen background checks for youngest gun buyers and keep firearms away from more domestic violence offenders.

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