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4 days ago
California

Vacaville Man Sentenced to 73 Years For Murder and Arson That Contributed to LNU Complex Fires In 2020

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4 days ago
California

Vacaville Man Sentenced to 73 Years For Murder and Arson That Contributed to LNU Complex Fires In 2020

US news
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 week ago

California man on trial for murder claimed BDSM lifestyle as mask for domestic abuse, prosecutor says

Anthony Turner is accused of murdering Michelle Avan, revealing a violent side behind a charming facade.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Maggie Haberman Says Epstein Survivors Will Be Problem for Trump: Don't Think These Women Are Going To Stay Quiet'

Jeffrey Epstein's victims pose an ongoing challenge for President Trump as he attempts to distance himself from the scandal.
fromQNS
1 week ago

Astoria leader of family-run Mexican sex trafficking organization sentenced to more than 16 years in prison: Feds - QNS

Hugo Hernandez-Velazquez sentenced to nearly 16 years for sex trafficking.
Victims were coerced into prostitution by a family-run operation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour accused of using Jimmy Savile's name to bait' Nigel Farage

Labour's reference to Jimmy Savile aims to attack Nigel Farage but may harm child abuse survivors.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Dad Hits Back At Critics Slamming Jim Acosta Talk With AI Model of Slain Son: You Have The Wrong Problem'

Hello everyone, this is Manuel Oliver, I am Joaquin Oliver's father. Today he should be turning 25 years old, and my wife Patricia and myself, we asked our friend Jim Acosta to make an interview, have an interview with our son because now, thanks to AI, we can bring him back. It was our idea, it was our plan, and it's still our plan. We feel that Joaquin has a lot of things to say, and as long as we have an option that allows us to bring that to you and to everyone, we will use it.
Artificial intelligence
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Yogurt Shop Murders: how to turn a horrifying true story into a sensitive true crime docuseries

The Yogurt Shop Murders highlights the tragedy of four teenage girls murdered in 1991 and the community's emotional response and ongoing quest for justice.
#domestic-violence
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Not to Talk About the Sean Diddy Combs Legal Case

Language plays a critical role in discussing sexual and domestic violence, influencing perceptions of victims and perpetrators.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Not to Talk About the Sean Diddy Combs Legal Case

Language plays a critical role in discussing sexual and domestic violence, influencing perceptions of victims and perpetrators.
#sexual-assault
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Edison offers to pay Eaton fire victims for damages, in move to avoid litigation

Southern California Edison is launching a compensation program for victims of the Eaton Fire.
#child-abuse
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France news

French court to deliver verdict in landmark child sex abuse case involving 299 victims

The case highlights systemic failures in protecting children from sexual abuse by medical professionals.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago
France news

Victims of French paedophile surgeon reject 'false' apologies

Victims of child sex abuse want acknowledgment and sincere apology from perpetrator, but he remains emotionally detached and unrepentant.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

'I'm a victim of child sex abuse by a Bexley man, my sibling who died is too'

Anthony Bryant, 88, has been found responsible for sexually abusing children despite being unfit for a full trial due to dementia.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Alan Dershowitz Reprises Role As Captain Underpants - Above the Law

Alan Dershowitz continues to be embroiled in controversy related to Jeffrey Epstein, often making provocative statements.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Prolific Bay Area lawyer-turned-kidnapper sentenced to life

Matthew Muller, a convicted serial abductor, received a life sentence for kidnapping and assaulting a Bay Area woman.
Vallejo police initially treated the kidnapping case as a hoax, mislabeling the victims.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Violent felon sentenced to 25 years to life for brutal Queens hammer attack that left victim asking Why me?' | amNewYork

William Blount was convicted for violently attacking Nina Rothschild with a hammer, causing severe injuries and trauma.
#sexual-abuse
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Woman recounts assault on Brooklyn subway platform

A video of the incident shows a man attempting to pull a woman down a subway platform while bear-hugging her, before bystanders intervened.
Brooklyn
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Pensioner who slashed neighbour's neck with Stanley knife in row over trespassing dogs avoids jail

Garda Shay Leonard described an altercation between neighbors over dogs trespassing, leading Gary Healy to assault the victim with a Stanley knife. The victim sustained several cuts, including a significant 7cm neck wound.
Relationships
#crime
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Social justice

Aspiring Thai model viciously beaten at NYC subway station by ex-con out on bail as she pleads with him to stop: prosecutors

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Social justice

Aspiring Thai model viciously beaten at NYC subway station by ex-con out on bail as she pleads with him to stop: prosecutors

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Mom of postal worker killed in NY deli stabbing slams plea deal: 'She'll get out early and kill again'

A plea deal for a postal worker's killer outrages the victim's family.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Facing 153 sexual abuse cases, the Fresno Diocese seeks bankruptcy. Critics call it delay tactic

Bishop Joseph V. Brennan stated, 'I am clear-sighted that this path is the only path that will allow us to handle claims of sexual abuse with fair, equitable compassion while simultaneously ensuring the continuation of ministry within our Diocese.'
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Alex Belfield's release from prison forces stalking victims to relive their fears

The harassment campaign led by Alex Belfield took an immense toll on his victims, with one stating it left her feeling suicidal and requiring therapy.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves defends Starmer's delay in launching grooming gangs inquiry

Rachel Reeves emphasized that Keir Starmer's new inquiry on child sexual exploitation is a genuine step towards prioritizing victims, moving beyond past hesitations for broader investigation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Police officer jailed for raping woman while off duty

A police officer is sentenced to five years for rape and sexual assault, emphasizing commitment to accountability in law enforcement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Met pays damages to woman for failing to investigate rape claim against ex-husband

Metropolitan Police failed to investigate rape allegations adequately, leading to public criticism and significant damages paid to the victim.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Pleasanton woman recounts ordeal with businessman now accused of running Ponzi scheme'

Sheryl Lawless received justice against Kenneth Mattson, accused of defrauding multiple victims through fraudulent schemes.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Brother of murder victim Valerie French claims Tusla 'prioritised her killer's rights over her children'

Tusla is criticized for prioritizing the killer's rights over the well-being of the victim's children.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Victims of random sucker punchings in NYC frustrated with NYPD response: 'Priorities are out of order'

Even after showing the video with the guy shouting threats, [NYPD] acted like it wasn't a big deal. I remember saying, 'So since I'm not bleeding, a punch to the head is ok?!'
NYC politics
fromVulture
2 months ago

Megan Thee Stallion Wants Tory Lanez Fans to Leave Her Alone

Megan Thee Stallion's legal team reiterated that Tory Lanez's conviction was based on overwhelming evidence, denying claims of new exonerating evidence and defending the victim's integrity.
Black Lives Matter
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Sex offenders and domestic abusers face early release as prisons on the brink

New emergency measures may allow early release of certain sex offenders and domestic abusers to address prison overcrowding.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

BREAKING: Trump Appoints Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro as D.C. U.S. Attorney

Judge Jeanine Pirro is appointed interim U.S. Attorney for D.C., recognized for her pioneering legal career and advocacy for victims.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Family outraged illegal immigrant who killed young couple while drunk driving could be set free after serving just a third of 10-year sentence

A convicted illegal immigrant may be released soon after killing a young couple in a DUI crash, enraging the victims' family.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Should Abrego Garcia Be Punished for Someone Else's Crimes?

The Trump administration uses emotional narratives from victim families to critique immigration policies and justify deportation actions.
The political weaponization of victim stories highlights a divisive narrative in immigration and crime discussions.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Francis' fight against pedophilia: A thorny challenge

During his 12-year pontificate, Pope Francis grappled with clerical pedophilia, personally committing to reforms while struggling for support from bishops and the Vatican bureaucracy.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Saffie Roussos' father hits out after Abedi had access to hot oil for prison attack

It's crackers. How does a man like that get access to A, B and C, whatever it is, to allow him to make knives? He's able to be there with a pan of hot butter?
SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Victim killed in FSU shooting identified as dad of two, Aramark employee Tiru Chabba

Tiru Chabba's family is going through the unimaginable now... a loving father and devoted husband was stolen from them in an act of senseless and preventable violence.
Miami food
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

SHAMEFUL': White House Blasts CNN, MSNBC For Refusing to Air Angel Mom's Speech

Media outlets CNN and MSNBC are criticized for not airing Patty Morin's speech about her daughter's murder by an illegal immigrant.
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Why Hochul Is Picking a Fight Over Criminal-Justice Reform

Governor Hochul is committed to reforming New York's criminal justice to better protect domestic violence victims, drawing from her personal experiences.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Why are NY judges, lawmakers and other leftists conspiring to murder a Bronx woman?

New York's lenient legal system fails to protect victims, allowing dangerous criminals like Jarrell Coburn to repeatedly threaten and invade their homes.
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