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montrealgazette.comLawton Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Illegal Possession of 11 Firearms Under Protective Order
A federal judge sentenced a Lawton, Oklahoma, man to 57 months in prison for possessing 11 firearms while subject to a court protective order. The conviction triggers a lifetime federal firearms prohibition and requires three years of supervised release upon completion of the pri…
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news.google.comPhoenix Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide After Bar Shooting
A 38-year-old woman and her two children were found dead in a Phoenix home early Monday. Police say the woman had fired shots at her husband and another woman at a Glendale bar hours earlier.
Western Australia to Close 26 Regional Courthouses for Three Months
More than 20 regional and remote courthouses in Western Australia will close for three months starting June 1 due to a lack of police security. Lawyers and community groups have raised concerns about access to justice for domestic violence cases.
New South Wales Police Arrest 993 People in Domestic Violence Operation
New South Wales police arrested 993 people and laid 2,063 charges during a four-day operation targeting individuals with prior domestic violence records. The effort also included 1,847 bail compliance checks.
Australian Government Faces Questions on Budget Measures
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek said the government still needs to explain changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing announced in last week's federal budget. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed domestic violence funding during a radio appearance.
nypost.comMan Fatally Stabs Girlfriend in Brooklyn Apartment
A 41-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning in her Bushwick apartment after her boyfriend slashed her throat and inflicted multiple stab wounds. Police responded to reports of an assault in progress and found the suspect sitting calmly on a sofa.
Australia Sees Rise in Exit Trafficking Reports Among Migrant Women
Advocates report increasing cases of exit trafficking involving temporary visa holders. The Department of Home Affairs states it can assist victims through its Human Trafficking Visa Framework.
rte.ieWomen in Construction Firm With Criminal Ties Wins Contracts on Victoria Big Build Projects
A labour hire company supplying female workers to Victoria’s Big Build infrastructure program is owned by a man with domestic violence convictions and has employed individuals with criminal records including drug trafficking and family violence.
bbc.co.ukTulsa felon sentenced to 15 years for strangling wife and pistol-whipping her
A prior felon in Tulsa received a 15-year prison sentence after he strangled his wife until she lost consciousness and pistol-whipped her with a loaded firearm. The conviction triggers a lifetime federal firearms ban and requires the defendant to serve supervised release after pr…
ksl.comJenks Man Sentenced for Breaking Girlfriend's Leg in Three Places
A federal jury convicted a Jenks man of breaking his girlfriend's shin and ankle during an argument. The conviction triggers a mandatory federal sentence and sets a precedent for domestic violence cases prosecuted in the Northern District of Oklahoma.
techcentral.co.zaJustice Department Awards $2.13 Million to Combat Domestic Violence in Louisiana
The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women distributed $2.13 million in grants to the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center, the Baton Rouge City Office of the Treasurer, and the Louisiana Department of Justice. The awards equip local organizations and sta…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStates Adopt Laws Targeting Coercive Control in Domestic Violence Cases
Several U.S. states have enacted or are considering laws that address coercive control as a form of domestic violence. These measures aim to recognize non-physical abusive behaviors such as intimidation and surveillance. A recent incident in Louisiana has highlighted the issue, p…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewShooting in Shreveport Involves Domestic Violence
A gunman killed eight children and wounded two women in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday. Advocates are calling for reforms to address gaps in domestic violence and gun control laws. The incident has renewed focus on the connection between domestic violence and firearm deaths.
upi.comRepresentative Nancy Mace Introduces Resolution to Expel Representative Cory Mills from House
U.S. Representative Nancy Mace introduced a resolution on April 20 to expel Representative Cory Mills from the House of Representatives. The resolution cites allegations of domestic violence, sexual misconduct, cyberstalking, lying about military service, and profiting from his p…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTragic Incidents in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Mexico Result in Multiple Deaths
Separate incidents on Sunday led to the deaths of over a dozen people, including children, across three locations. In Pennsylvania, a house explosion killed an Amish mother and her six children. In Louisiana, a man shot and killed eight children in a domestic violence incident, w…
theweek.comLouisiana Father Kills Seven of His Children and One Relative in Shreveport Shooting
Shamar Elkins fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in a domestic shooting across two homes in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 19, 2026. Two women were wounded, and Elkins died after a police chase. The incident marks the deadliest U.S. mass shooting since Janu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHawaii Anesthesiologist Convicted of Attempted Manslaughter in Wife Assault Case
Gerhardt Konig, a 47-year-old anesthesiologist from Hawaii, was convicted of attempted manslaughter after a jury in Honolulu found he tried to kill his wife during a hike. The verdict, based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance, stemmed from an incident involving a cliff pu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJury Begins Deliberations in Hawaii Doctor's Attempted Murder Trial Over Cliffside Hike Incident
A jury in Honolulu began deliberating on Tuesday in the trial of anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, accused of attempting to murder his wife Arielle Konig during a March 2025 hike on the Pali Puka trail. Prosecutors allege Konig had multiple plans to kill her, including pushing her…