Ever since the days of the O.J. Simpson case, domestic violence penalties have become stiffer and the consequences more severe. We have posted here many such celebrity incidents. However, except for the high profile nature of celebrity defendants, many of
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According to the Tuscaloosa Police Department, the woman who accused football player Jonathan Taylor of domestic violence has recanted her story. As a result, she has been charged by law enforcement with false reporting. Dismissal from the Team Just before the
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There’s a good reason that domestic violence allegations are take seriously. But what happens to those wrong accused? Domestic Violence According to the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, every year more than 1 million women are victimized by an intimate
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As 2014 drew to a close, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck revealed some very different “year-end statistics” regarding crime in LA. While for over a decade there have been big drops in crime, it seems that the numbers
Continue reading 2014: A Rise in LA CrimeThe title of “domestic violence” can be applied to many things. Sometimes things spin out of control – small arguments between spouses or family members can lead to unintended injuries and consequences. While a call to the police might address
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Have you been falsely accused of domestic violence? Often times, especially in cases such as child custody disputes and litigious divorce settlements, a spouse will make false claims of domestic violence in order to defame the other spouse or gain
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Determining the exact events in a domestic violence dispute can be difficult. Make an Arrest in Domestic Violence Dispute When that call is made, and officers arrive on the scene, they might not have the inclination to determine exactly who
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LA Kings defenseman Slava Voynov has pleaded not guilty to felony domestic assault. Domestic Violence Allegations According to the Los Angeles County district attorney, Voynov, 24, allegedly attacked his wife on October 19 at their home in Redondo Beach, California. He
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Police statistics show that for the first time in years, L.A. is on track to end the year with an increase, instead of a decrease, in crime. Increase in Crime Compared to this time last year, the city’s overall violent
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Often times sparring partners will play the “domestic abuse” card as a way of gaining control over the other partner. Here’s some advice for those who have been falsely blamed of domestic abuse. What to Do if You’ve Been Falsely
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