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Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges pleaded not guilty to three felony domestic violence charges during his arraignment Wednesday morning in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Bridges has been accused of assaulting his girlfriend ...

Calls come ahead of meeting of Australia’s ministers for women, where groups say a national register should be discussed

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Los Angeles County district attorney is filing felony domestic violence charges against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, the office announced Tuesday.

A draft bill set to go before state parliament defines domestic abuse and proposes lengthy jail sentences for abusers who use coercive control in intimate relationships.

"Domestic violence creates physical, mental and emotional trauma that has a lasting impact on survivors," District Attorney Gascón said. "Children who witness family violence are especially vulnerable and the impact on them is immeasurable. Mr. ...

AHMEDABAD: A 23-year-old woman from Shahibaug tried to commit suicide by jumping into the Sabarmati, driven into despair by her husband’s violence. But she was spotted by passersby on the riverfront and was handed over to police. She eventually filed a complaint of domestic violence against her husband.

The NT Police Minister says "once again our hearts are broken by horrific acts which keep happening to our women and kids" following the deaths of a man, woman and infant child at an outstation near Alice Springs.

Inquiry hears no effort was made to communicate with deaf woman wrongly identified as a perpetrator

Misidentification of victims in domestic violence cases is a problem that has flow-on effects for employment and child protection, an inquiry has been told.