Nation Apr 20 Killing of 8 children in Louisiana renews focus on domestic violence involving guns By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Nation Apr 19 Man kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman in Shreveport, Louisiana Authorities and relatives say a man killed seven of his children and another child and wounded two women in Shreveport, Louisiana. The violence Sunday was the nation’s deadliest shooting in more than two years. By Sophie Bates, Lekan Oyekanmi, Gerald Herbert, Associated Press
World Dec 31 UK's Queen Camilla recalls assault in 1960s as part of her campaign against domestic violence She told the BBC on Wednesday that speaking out was one way she could use her royal platform to shine a light on the epidemic of violence against women. By Danica Kirka, Associated Press
Nation Dec 31 Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement 8 years after split Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
World Nov 25 140 women and girls on average were killed by a loved one every day last year, UN finds “The home is the most dangerous place for women and girls,” UN Women and the U.N. Office of Drugs and Crime said in a new report. By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
Sep 13 What to know about the Violence Against Women Act as the landmark law turns 30 By Vivian Hoang The law was the first federal legislative package to designate domestic violence and sexual assault as crimes and require community-coordinated response to violence against women. Continue reading
Sep 13 This new law in Oklahoma could give survivors of domestic violence in prison a second chance By Adam Kemp Survivors of domestic violence who are convicted of a crime say they are "finally seeing some hope" under a new Oklahoma law that could possibly reduce their sentences. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 7:04 Ban on domestic violence abusers owning guns upheld by Supreme Court By William Brangham, Saher Khan The Supreme Court handed down a major victory for gun control advocates, ruling that domestic abusers can be barred from owning guns. In an 8-1 decision, the court rejected a 2nd Amendment challenge to the federal law that makes it… Continue watching
Jun 21 Supreme Court upholds gun control law used to protect domestic violence victims By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices ruled 8-1 Friday in favor of a 1994 ban on firearms for people under restraining orders to stay away from their spouses or partners. The justices reversed a ruling from the federal appeals court in New Orleans that… Continue reading
May 19 Sean 'Diddy' Combs admits to beating ex-girlfriend Cassie By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted Sunday that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.”… Continue reading