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fromIndependent
4 hours ago
Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Relationships

The Divorce Diaries: 'After 10 years of abuse he walked away - and left me with a lifetime of debt'?

fromIndependent
4 hours ago
Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Relationships

The Divorce Diaries: 'After 10 years of abuse he walked away - and left me with a lifetime of debt'?

#immigration
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
UK politics

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK

The government is investigating reports of migrants being advised to make false claims of being gay or domestic abuse victims to stay in the UK.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
UK politics

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

Migrants are exploiting domestic abuse claims to secure residency, impacting British partners and raising concerns about the immigration system's integrity.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK

The government is investigating reports of migrants being advised to make false claims of being gay or domestic abuse victims to stay in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

Migrants are exploiting domestic abuse claims to secure residency, impacting British partners and raising concerns about the immigration system's integrity.
#suicide
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Kimberly's story: the tragedy that changed British legal history

Domestic abuse victims are increasingly likely to die by suicide rather than be killed by their partners, with few abusers held accountable.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
#culpable-homicide
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Domestic abuser jailed for killing wife who took her own life after campaign of abuse

Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for culpable homicide after his wife Kimberly Bruce died following prolonged domestic abuse.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Domestic abuser jailed for killing wife who took her own life after campaign of abuse

Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for culpable homicide after his wife Kimberly Bruce died following prolonged domestic abuse.
fromVulture
1 week ago

Taylor Frankie Paul Is Leaving the Mormon Church

Born and raised Mormon (LDS) and I'll always have love and respect towards it. I'll even continue to go with my family at times, with that being said, it's time to detach myself from it.
SF LGBT
#stalking
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
#murder
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
US news

Queens murder suspect cuffed: South Carolina man booked for shooting ex-girlfriend in ambush at her home amNewYork

fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Killer Richard Satchwell hinted his wife Tina had died in sea tragedy, while her body was buried just a few metres away

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US quadruple amputee cornhole pro suspected of murder had a dark side', ex-girlfriend claims

A woman claims her ex-boyfriend, Dayton Webber, has a dark side and is not surprised by his murder charge.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
US news

Queens murder suspect cuffed: South Carolina man booked for shooting ex-girlfriend in ambush at her home amNewYork

fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Killer Richard Satchwell hinted his wife Tina had died in sea tragedy, while her body was buried just a few metres away

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows

The risk of abuse from ex-partners is significantly underestimated, with many UK adults failing to recognize this danger.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
Podcast
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

ABC takes true crime storytelling to new levels with 'Betrayal: Secrets and Lies'

The series 'Betrayal: Secrets and Lies' showcases true stories of deception, including paternity fraud and domestic abuse.
#homelessness
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
Women in technology

Comic Relief helps women with a fresh start through baking

Leonie Letitia and Katie Catt overcame homelessness and abuse through Luminary Women's baking program, gaining skills for employment and personal growth.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
Real estate

Family moved 'to the other end of the country' wins payout from London council

Enfield Council paid 1,100 after moving a domestic-abuse survivor and her children to unsuitable out-of-area housing and delaying a borough return.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Comic Relief helps women with a fresh start through baking

Leonie Letitia and Katie Catt overcame homelessness and abuse through Luminary Women's baking program, gaining skills for employment and personal growth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Prosecutors seek more than seven years in jail for son of Norway's crown princess

The prosecution said it believed that Hiby was guilty of 39 of the 40 offences with which he was charged, which, as well as rape and domestic abuse, include multiple breaches of restraining orders, assault, drug and driving offences. One of the offences, violation of a restraining order, has been overturned.
US news
#human-trafficking
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Woman kept in Dickensian' servitude for 25 years speaks out as abuser jailed

A woman held captive and forced to work for 25 years by Amanda Wixon was freed; Wixon received a 13-year prison sentence for severe abuse including beatings, chemical assault, and forced labor.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Wife of alleged NYC child molester accused of sending disturbing photos of 3-year-old girl to husband

A Staten Island couple faces federal charges for child sexual abuse, with the wife allegedly sending explicit images of a toddler to her husband to demonstrate commitment to the crimes.
#manslaughter-charge
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Man charged with manslaughter six years after Bexley woman took her own life

A man was charged with manslaughter six years after a woman's suicide, with allegations that domestic abuse and coercive behavior contributed to her death.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man charged with manslaughter six years after woman's death by suicide

A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a woman's suicide, with allegations that prolonged domestic abuse contributed to her death.
#suicide-investigation
World news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ex-wife of ICE detainee Seamus Culleton claimed he physically abused her, court papers show

Seamus Culleton's ex-wife alleges physical and psychological abuse; he was also served a harassment prevention order over an alleged 2019 Boston harassment.
#sexual-violence
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Cult of No Personality

Rich women flaunt privilege, flirt and debate plastic surgery and aging while Denise Richards recounts surgeries and alleged spousal abuse.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Last-ditch call to save police front counters

Ten London police front counters will close, reducing 37 to 27 and leaving only two 24-hour counters, raising concerns for vulnerable residents.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police must do more to target abusers who drive women to suicide, says NPCC chief

Police forces must do more to target domestic abusers who drive women to suicide, the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) has said. Forces are being asked to change their approach to suicide cases where domestic abuse may have been a factor, with officers too often not sufficiently curious about the circumstances surrounding a death, it added. Speaking to The Guardian, NPCC assistant commissioner Louisa Rolfe, who leads on domestic abuse, said that more posthumous investigations are taking place.
Social justice
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My husband burned down our house then the bank threatened repossession'

A domestic abuse survivor faced financial ruin and prolonged legal obstacles after her husband's arson and financial sabotage, but halted repossession by paying the mortgage.
#sexual-assault
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Care failings behind runaway heiress Constance Marten's baby tragedy laid bare

Systemic gaps in post-removal support and inadequate safeguards contributed to a secret pregnancy and the death of baby Victoria, placing many infants at risk.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

I didn't believe it was me in photos': Gisele Pelicot recalls rape horror discovery

A major news outlet relies on donations to fund on-the-ground reporting, exposing severe crimes such as a husband drugging and filming his wife's assaults.
#intimate-partner-violence
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Public health

Why the holidays can be a dangerous time for victims of intimate partner violence | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Public health

Why the holidays can be a dangerous time for victims of intimate partner violence | CBC News

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fatima Bhutto on secrets, lies and surviving coercive control podcast

Fatima Bhutto endured familial violence and childhood trauma, suffered a long-term abusive relationship she concealed, and ultimately escaped and recovered.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Murder accused son tells jury of being 'groomed' into life of drugs and violence by mother he admits killing

A 29-year-old admitted killing his mother after taking multiple drugs and says he lost control following long-term abuse.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

London courts have fastest growing case backlog

London's court backlog grew fastest in England and Wales, with nearly 19,000 outstanding criminal cases causing long delays that harm victims and discourage prosecutions.
#sexual-offences
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Mother of 10 who kept vulnerable woman as house slave' for 25 years found guilty

A woman enslaved and abused a teenage girl for over 25 years, forcing labour, restricting freedom, and subjecting her to severe physical and psychological abuse.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: After 40 years, I'm done with my husband's rule about other men

Marital control and insecurity restrict a wife's social interactions; counseling is advised, but the husband's ability to change is doubtful.
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'The process itself was as traumatising and damaging as the abuse' - Former garda Margaret Loftus Rouse shares experience of domestic abuse by ex-husband

A Garda assaulted Margaret Loftus Rouse in 2012; he received a suspended sentence while she urges survivors to break silence and criticizes the judicial process.
Television
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

High School Musical star arrested on charges including child pornography

Matt Prokop was arrested in Texas on multiple charges, including a newly added charge of possession or promotion of child pornography.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Watched, scared and trapped in an Australian visa nightmare, Kiran is one of India's abandoned brides'

Kiran's* husband was more than 10,000km away from the home she shared with her in-laws in a village in northern India. But despite the vast distance, he watched her constantly through cameras which beamed into a screen in his Brisbane home. He would say: I can always see what you do', she recalls through an interpreter. While her husband was visiting his family home in India in 2017, the cameras were installed in the house
Women
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Help! I Suspect My Ex Told Our Friends a Deranged Lie During the Divorce.

Avoid reconnecting with mutual friends who stayed close to an abusive ex because they are unlikely to believe you, protect your safety, or sever ties.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Queen Camilla says she was so angry' after assault on train when a teenager

Queen Camilla experienced a teenage train assault that left lasting anger and voiced strong support for domestic abuse victims, praising the Hunt family's courage.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Domestic abusers sentenced to total of nearly 230 years in prison in Scotland

Our officers are determined to ensure women and girls live free from violence and abuse. We are relentless in our focus on tackling domestic abuse. It will not be tolerated, and perpetrators will be held accountable. We tackle violence against women and girls every day of the year, preventing harm and bringing offenders to justice. We don't do this alone but work with partners to identify and address the societal issues at the root of gender-based violence, so that we can stop abusive behaviour before it begins.
UK news
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Ex-pornstar Jenna Haze hospitalized following alarming, bloody videos

Retired adult performer Jenna Haze was hospitalized after posting bloody photos and videos and making suicidal statements following a tumultuous breakup and prior abuse.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Some Food for Thought About Christmas

Spending Christmas away from an abusive family or alone is acceptable and can protect mental health; feeling sad during Christmas honors losses and remains valid.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'You can escape. You can survive' - Woman raped by ex-partner tells abuse survivors as he is jailed for eight years

A woman raped by her former partner wants to turn her pain into purpose after he received a nine-year sentence, with 12 months suspended.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind and my daughter to live without fear | David Lammy

In the year leading up to March 2025, one in eight women in England and Wales had been a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking. Almost 200 rapes are recorded every day. And on average, three women are killed by men in the UK every single week. Just pause and consider that. There has been plenty of tough talk on violence against women and girls over the past decade but too little action.
UK politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Lancaster man accused of killing wife in August extradited from Peru

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office charged Cabrera with one count of murder after the remains of 33-year-old Sheylla Cabrera, also known as Sheylla Lisbet Gutiérrez Rosillo, were discovered in Angeles National Forest on Aug. 16. She had been reported missing four days earlier. On Aug. 13, authorities uncovered surveillance footage showing Cabrera dragging a bulky covered object from the Lancaster Boulevard apartment building where he lived with his wife and their children. Officials suspected foul play and began an investigation.
US news
#arson
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I grew up poor and undocumented. I created a beauty brand that generated $2 million in sales in a single day.

Gisselle Hernandez built a multimillion-dollar beauty company, overcame generational trauma and an abusive relationship, and now uses financial independence to break family cycles.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

My ex-partner racked up debts in my name and left our children and me with nothing'

In Becky's* case, her ex-partner had seemed like the best thing since sliced bread when they first met and she was just 18 years old. He would buy her gifts, take her on fancy holidays and encouraged her to move in with him after six months of dating. Given that he had a decent job and had taken control of the household bills, she was unaware that he was avoiding paying council tax and was racking up significant debts in her name.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Lessons not learned after Georgia Barter driven to suicide by abuse, says her mother

An inquest earlier this year found that Georgia Barter, 32, experienced years of abuse at the hands of Thomas Bignell. The inquest, in Walthamstow, London, heard that even though Bignell was known to at least four police forces, officers were not always able to access information about previous reports or arrests on the police national database (PND) when they were called out to attend to incidents involving Barter.
UK news
#gender-based-violence
#christy-martin
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

A third of all rape charges linked to domestic abuse, new data suggests

The CPS finds overlap between domestic abuse and other serious crimes and launches a five-year strategy to tackle violence against women and girls.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Boyfriend of woman who vanished at Calif. beach party denies involvement

"I'm not stopping until I find her, and I'm not going anywhere. I'm right here," Nunez said.
US news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

More than 150 domestic abusers recalled to prison under London mayor's GPS tagging scheme

They were among 232 recently released perpetrators who breached licence conditions under a 233 million investment by mayor Sir Sadiq Khan to tackle violence against women and girls. City Hall says the scheme has cut re-offending by 45 per cent and 63 per cent of them are less likely to be charged with violent offences. GPS tagging was used 699 times on abusers in London and works by sharing their location with probation and police to ensure strict conditions are being followed.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Domestic violence victims at risk under bill aimed at easing prison overcrowding, watchdog warns

The sentencing bill would allow most recalled domestic abuse perpetrators to be re-released after 56 days, creating significant risks to victims' safety.
fromwww.sbsun.com
5 months ago

California woman who admitting killing missing boyfriend with a skillet convicted of second-degree murder

Trista Ann Spicer, who said she killed her boyfriend in self-defense after months of abuse and concealed his body in what police described as a makeshift tomb in her San Bernardino backyard for eight years, was convicted of second-degree murder on Monday, Nov. 10. Jurors also found true a sentencing enhancement that Spicer used a deadly weapon to kill 42-year-old Eric Mercado. In this case, the weapon was a cast-iron skillet.
California
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Domestic abuse victims forced to wait in same rooms as alleged perpetrators at courts

Underfunded family courts have compromised domestic abuse victims' safety; almost 90% of family cases involve abuse, prompting calls for policy change and increased legal aid.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Dear Abby: I'm the same size I've always been, and my in-laws need to shut up about it

I am a 66-year-old woman, married with two daughters. I am 5-foot-2 and weigh 108 pounds. This is not something new. But whenever there is a gathering with my in-laws, at least one of them says I need to put meat on my bones in those exact words. I think it's rude and offensive. I am certainly not telling any of them to take meat off their bones. I cannot help my size, metabolism or genetics, and I am tired of the comments.
Relationships
#emergency-accommodation
Film
fromExchangewire
5 months ago

Domestic Abuse Charity's Horror Ad Tops Halloween 2025 Charts - ExchangeWire.com

I Choose Freedom's 'End The Horror' film used horror cinema techniques to depict domestic abuse and generated the most intense fear among 2025 Halloween ads (24.5%).
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Abuse victims in debt set to be better protected after government scraps fee

A government fee forcing domestic abuse survivors to pay to hide their address during debt relief proceedings will be scrapped from November.
fromRMNB
5 months ago

Capitals fire assistant coach Mitch Love

The Washington Capitals announced Sunday that they have relieved assistant coach Mitch Love of his duties following an NHL investigation into his personal conduct. Love, who joined the Capitals in 2023, has been on team-imposed leave since September pending the investigation's results. Over the offseason, Love was in the running for several head coaching positions around the league, with reported ties to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, and Seattle Kraken.
Washington DC
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Common Myths About Abuse That Keep Survivors in Denial

Donovan sat on the couch across from me, his head in his hands. "I can't be a victim of abuse," he said slowly. "Why not?" I asked gently, hoping to provoke thought and reflection. "Because I am a man!" he said, head popping up. "And he never put his hands on me..." he followed up, reflecting on the unhealthy relationship with his partner that had brought him into therapy.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

'Last woman hanged was abuse victim and should be pardoned'

The grandchildren of the last woman to be hanged in Britain are seeking a posthumous pardon, saying she was physically and emotionally abused by her partner before she killed him. Nightclub hostess Ruth Ellis, from Rhyl, Denbighshire, was executed on 13 July 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover David Blakely. She was hanged at London's Holloway Prison. "We are determined to do what we can to right this historic injustice and honour not only Ruth but all victims of domestic abuse who have been let down by the criminal justice system," said her granddaughter Laura Enston.
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