domestic violence

Paris Hilton in Domestic Dispute with Boyfriend

Gabriel Dorman — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:05:07 -0600

There's never a dull moment in the world of Paris Hilton. This time, LAPD officers had to respond to a domestic violence dispute between Paris Hilton and her boyfriend, Doug Reinhardt, outside Paris' Hollywood Hills home early this morning. Witnesses reported seeing Paris Hilton and her boyfriend screaming and shoving each other during the domestic dispute.

Oprah and BeBe Winans: Domestic Violence Double Standard

Cheryl Phillips — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:50:07 -0600

Oprah Winfrey has zero-tolerance policy regarding domestic violence but it seems as if she has some tolerance. Oprah recently invited award Grammy award winning gospel and R&B singer BeBe Winans on the Oprah Winfrey show to host "Oprah's Karaoke Challenge." Was Oprah not aware that domestic violence charges are pending in court against BeBe Winans for his abusive altercation with his ex-wife, Debra, last February?

Nicole Kidman Testifies On Capitol Hill About Violence Against Women

Shelby Bateson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:03:13 -0500

Nicole Kidman appeared on Capitol Hill yesterday, testifying before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee that is considering legislation to address violence against women overseas. The committee is considering enacting legislation to protect women through humanitarian relief efforts and grants to local organizations working on this issue.

Domestic violence ends with stabbed pet fish

Shelby Bateson — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:23:15 -0500

Little did Sarah Harris know, when she broke up with her then boyfriend, Donald Earl Fife III, that she was putting her pet fish’s life in jeopardy.

Domestic Dispute Nails Miguel Cabrera

Michael Santo — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:44:49 -0500

Miguel Cabrera really needs to remember that Detroit still has a playoff game, before getting himself arrested. Detroit plays Minnesota on Tuesday in a one-game playoff.

Actor Tom Sizemore Arrested for Domestic Violence in LA

Gabriel Dorman — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:06:46 -0500

It seems actor Tom Sizemore just can't stay out of trouble as he was arrested again last night in Los Angeles for domestic violence. This latest domestic violence arrest is just another incident in what has become a pattern for the once talented Tom Sizemore.

Newlywed Dalia Dippolio Hired Hit Man to Murder Husband

Gabriel Dorman — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:58:01 -0500

For newlywed Dalia Dippolito, the exchanging of vows just wasn't enough to truly express her love for her new mate. She wanted to do something that would really let him know how she felt about him. So young Dalia Dippolito did what any excited newlywed would do, she hired a hit man to murder her husband.

Honor Killings in Europe Are On The Rise

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:23:27 -0500

A report compiled by the Council of Europe warns that the killings of women by family members to protect their so-called honor is far more extensive in Europe than previously believed. The report was published by the council's gender equality committee at a meeting in Istanbul.

NY TV Founder Muzzammil Hassan Beheads Wife Aasiya

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:03:06 -0600

Muzzammil Hassan, the man who founded Bridges TV to create better understanding of cultures and to fight stereotypes against Muslims has beheaded his wife Aasiya Hassan in a gruesome crime.

Assessing Domestic Violence In Child Custody

harminka — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:04:47 -0500

Custody disputes among separated spouses can become especially difficult when there are allegations of domestic violence. When abuse appears to be jointly afflicted, less serious in nature, or a relatively isolated event, the question of which parent gains custody becomes more unclear.

Chris Cagle Arrested for Jennifer Tant Domestic Assault

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:40:04 -0500

Country singer Chris Cagle was arrested at 4:40am this morning along with his girlfriend, Jennifer Tant after partying at Players Inn, in Bellevue community just west of Nashville.

Men experience domestic violence, with health impact

harminka — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:06:35 -0500

Domestic violence can happen to men, not only to women, according to Group Health research in the June American Journal of Preventive Medicine. “Domestic violence in men is under-studied and often hidden—much as it was in women 10 years ago,” said study leader Robert J. Reid, MD, PhD, an associate investigator at the Group Health Center for Health Studies.