Domestic Violence
A Missing Woman And Her 7-Year-Old Daughter Were Found Dead, And Her Ex-Boyfriend Is A Person Of Interest, Police Said
Meshay “Karmen” Melendez, 27, and her daughter went missing on March 12. Her ex-boyfriend had been ordered to have no contact with her after alleged domestic violence.
A Man Is In Custody After Allegedly Killing Six People In A Shooting Rampage In Rural Mississippi
Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance told BuzzFeed News they believe one victim was the suspect's ex-wife and that two others were relatives.
Gabby Petito’s Parents Are Accusing Police Of Failing To Recognize She Was A Victim Of Domestic Violence In A New Wrongful Death Claim
An attorney for the family said Petito would still be alive if Moab police officers had been properly trained and followed the law.
Why The Depp v. Heard Verdict Is So Brutal
The Johnny Depp defamation verdict against Amber Heard was a gutting experience.
Lance Bass Has Drawn Attention To The Seriously Problematic Trend Of TikTok Users Making Light Of Amber Heard’s Domestic Violence Allegations
It comes after an audio clip of Amber’s testimony that detailed her violent sexual assault allegations against Johnny circulated online and was described as “every woman’s fantasy.”
Shanna Moakler’s Boyfriend Was Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges After Police Saw “Visible Marks On Her Body” Following His Aggressive Instagram Live Accusing Her Of Cheating
Matthew Rondeau sparked concern from Shanna’s Instagram followers when he went live on her account with an expletive-laden rant accusing her of being unfaithful.
Women Are Sharing Love Bombing Signs They Recognized In Their Relationships With Partners, Family, And Friends, And It's Heartbreaking
"When he apologized, I could tell he was expecting sympathy vs. actual forgiveness."
A Woman Who Texted Her Boyfriend To Kill Himself Before His Suicide Has Pleaded Guilty To Manslaughter
In a plea agreement, Inyoung You accepted responsibility that her abusive text messages played a role in Alexander Urtula's suicide, authorities said.
妊婦の死因で多いのは「他殺」。アメリカで相次ぐ妊娠女性の殺人事件、7割がパートナーによる犯行
「女性は、妊娠期間中と出産直後に殺害されるケースが、他の死因と比べて2倍も多い」とアメリカ国内の調査で判明した。
Murder Is A Leading Cause Of Death In Pregnancy In The US
“We have shouted it out for years, but no one is really paying attention," one expert said.
A Missing Teenager Used A Hand Gesture She'd Seen On TikTok To Alert A Driver To Call 911
The gesture, which involves tucking in the thumb into the open palm and closing the four other fingers over the thumb, was developed to help domestic violence survivors.
Domestic Violence Survivors Are Turning To Social Media After Gabby Petito’s Death To Support Each Other And Pass On The Warning Signs
“We focus on the crime, and then everybody forgets about it. We need more discussion, that’s what’s missing,” said one strangulation survivor.
The US Can Again Grant Asylum To Domestic Violence Survivors After The Attorney General Tossed Out A Trump Administration Decision
“The vacating of these decisions allows these cases to be treated like any other — fairly and without bias or prejudgment."
A Man Who Killed His Girlfriend And Five Members Of Her Family Was Angry He Wasn't Invited To A Party, Police Said
Police said the suspect had no criminal history, but he did have a pattern of controlling and jealous behavior toward his girlfriend.
"Game Of Thrones" Actor Esmé Bianco Says Marilyn Manson Is A "Monster Who Almost Destroyed Me"
"I came and went at his pleasure."
The Seattle Seahawks' Chad Wheeler Was Charged With Domestic Assault
A woman reportedly told police she was strangled until she passed out. When she came to, she saw Wheeler over the bed telling her, 'Wow you're alive?"
Angelina Jolie Has Advice For Anyone Experiencing Abuse
"Only you really know the danger you are in."
Lauren McCluskey's Parents Have Agreed To A $13.5 Million Settlement Two Years After She Was Killed On Campus
The 21-year-old student was murdered by an ex-boyfriend on campus in 2018 after the university's employees "failed to fully understand and respond appropriately" to her situation.
A Guy On TikTok Discovered An iPhone Hack To Send Secret Messages To Your Friends, And OMG
"I'm gonna show you how to send secret messages to anyone."
A Woman Who Told Friends She Was Afraid Of Her Ex-Husband Was Killed Outside His Apartment When She Went To Pick Up Her Kids
Mary Schaffer's ex-husband had repeatedly threatened to kill her in the past, her friends and family said.
This Woman’s Partner Choked Her On The Street During Quarantine — Days After Mexico’s President Said Domestic Violence Calls Are “Fake”
For thousands of women in Mexico, the pandemic has meant a double threat: the risk of getting infected by the coronavirus and the danger of being quarantined at home with an abusive partner.
Going To Court Without A Lawyer Was Always Hard. The Pandemic Has Made It Much Harder.
With courthouses still closed, judges and legal aid groups fear people who can’t afford lawyers are being shut out of the civil justice system altogether.
Day By Day: Inside A Domestic Violence Shelter In The Coronavirus Era
The pandemic has stretched this New Mexico domestic violence shelter down to its last dollar. Its executive director and staff are doing all they can to keep the doors open amid a spike in people needing services.
A Man Killed A Woman And Himself Because He Feared They Had The Coronavirus, Sheriff Says
An autopsy report showed the couple tested negative for COVID-19.
Caroline Flack’s Family Has Shared An Unpublished Instagram Message She Wrote Before Her Death
“I've lost my job. My home. My ability to speak. And the truth has been taken out of my hands and used as entertainment.”
A Woman Heard Screaming "Please Don't Kill Me" Was Found Dead With Her Two Daughters
The mother's boyfriend is in custody and expected to face more charges.
A Hollywood Sex Therapist Plunged To Her Death And Her Ex-Boyfriend Has Been Arrested For Murder
Amie Harwick's roommate told police her ex-boyfriend was assaulting her. She was found after falling from a third-floor balcony.
Experts Say Years Of Austerity Have Contributed To A Rise In The Number Of Women And Girls Being Killed
Lawyers, police, charity bosses, and others have told BuzzFeed News that government cuts have a part to play in a 10% increase in female victims of murder, manslaughter, or infanticide.
"Supergirl" Star Melissa Benoist Opened Up About Being A Domestic Violence Survivor In An Instagram Video
"If you are enduring what I went through and you see this, you might be able to find the tiny straw that will break the camel's back."
Joe Biden Said To Support #MeToo We Should "Keep Punching At" Domestic Violence
The former vice president did not directly address the broader issues of the #MeToo movement in his response at Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate.
A Woman Took Out A Restraining Order Against Her Husband. He Killed Her, Their Three Sons, And Himself The Next Day.
A fourth boy was wounded in the shooting and remained at a hospital in critical condition.
Carmen Maria Machado’s Memoir Fills In The Gray Areas Of Abuse
“I wrote this book because I was looking for something that didn’t exist,” Carmen Maria Machado says of her new memoir In the Dream House.
The Astros Fired Their Assistant Manager After He Taunted Women Reporters About Domestic Violence
The team had initially denied a Sports Illustrated report about the outburst, which made light of domestic violence allegations.
"Jersey Shore" Star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Was Charged With Kidnapping After An Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
The reality star was tased during the arrest.
A Missing Florida Mom And Her Four Children Have Been Found Dead In Georgia
"All we need to know is that’s evil, and evil did something, and evil needs to pay for what he did," the local sheriff said.
New England Patriots Player Antonio Brown Has Been Accused Of Rape In A Lawsuit
The allegations come from a woman who previously worked as his trainer, who said the football player sexually assaulted her three times.
Theresa May Is Accused Of Putting “Mates Over Morals” After Knighting A Cricketer Convicted Of Assault
MPs criticised the former PM after Geoffrey Boycott said he “couldn’t give a toss” about criticism from domestic abuse charities over his conviction for beating his girlfriend.
An Asylum-Seeking Mom Who Applied For A Special Visa For Victims Of Violence Is About To Be Deported Anyway
"I just want a chance. ... I'm afraid I'll be killed if I'm sent back to El Salvador."
Domestic Abuse Survivors Have Said Their Children Are Put At Risk By Family Courts. The Government Is Asking For Their Stories.
One survivor, who would prefer an independent inquiry, told BuzzFeed News: "We currently have a system that does not protect victims and children but favours perpetrators, and that has been clearly evidenced time and time again."
A Woman Was Arrested For Turning In Her Husband's Guns After He Was Charged With Abusing Her
People are asking the Lakeland Police Department to drop its charges against Courtney Irby, who stated that she was turning in the guns because she “was in fear for her life.”
A Man Allegedly Fatally Shot His Daughter In Front Of Her Son Amid A "Petty" Fight About A Baby Gate
Police said Wendell Wilson told them it "comes down to a dominance thing," and that he didn't want his daughter to have the last word in the argument.
The Justice Department Wants To Address Mass Shootings By Putting More Domestic Abusers Behind Bars
The Justice Department is launching a task force of US attorneys to look at ways of prosecuting more domestic abusers who unlawfully have guns.
A Mississippi Lawmaker Allegedly Punched His Wife Because She Undressed Too Slowly For Sex
Rep. Douglas McLeod, who is now out of jail, is facing calls for his resignation over the domestic violence arrest.
Leaked Records Reveal Tony Robbins Berated Abuse Victims, And Former Followers Accuse Him Of Sexual Advances
Tony Robbins claims he has helped millions of fans overcome some of life’s darkest difficulties. But leaked records reveal he has used his fame to berate victims of rape and violence, while female former staffers and followers have accused him of inappropriate sexual advances.
Women Having Little Control Over Their Reproductive Choices Is “Very Common”, Researchers Say
There is a positive correlation between controlling and violent relationships and the likelihood of an unwanted pregnancy, the study’s coauthor told BuzzFeed News.
These 10 Young Women Were All Allegedly Killed By Their Boyfriends Or Exes This Year
They are different ages, from different states, have different racial backgrounds, and different upbringings. But they all have one thing in common.
A Judge Strikes Down Sessions' Decision Limiting Violence-Related Asylum Claims
The June change made it more difficult for those facing domestic or gang-related violence at home to advance asylum claims in the US.
A Young Woman Who Stabbed Her Abusive Fiancé Will Spend Five Years In Prison
Cathrina Cahill's fatal stabbing of her fiancé David Walsh was "the last straw" in a relationship full of violence, the judge said.
A Fortnite Player Has Been Charged With Assault After The Alleged Incident Was Broadcast Live
An apprehended violence order has been served.
“Black Lightning” Showrunner Salim Akil Is Being Investigated After Being Accused Of Domestic Violence
Warner Bros. TV is investigating Akil after a woman claimed he physically and sexually abused her, as well as mined elements from a script she gave him to use for his own shows.
Here's How Hard It Is For Abuse And Violence Survivors To Access Welfare Payments
And here’s what Centrelink says about it.
A Lot Of Australians Reckon Women Are Lying About Sexual Assault To "Punish Men"
One in three of the thousands of Australians surveyed thought rape resulted from men "not being able to control" their need for sex.
This Woman Suffered Reproductive Coercion. Now Her Ex-Partner Is Going To Jail.
She wants other women to know that reproductive coercion can be the start of an ongoing pattern of violence.
Michael Avenatti Won't Be Charged With A Felony After His Domestic Violence Arrest
The case against Stormy Daniels' lawyer has now been referred to the city attorney's office for possible misdemeanor charges.
This Is How Universal Credit Could Cost Women Fleeing Domestic Violence Money
Exclusive: Ministers have been warned that women fleeing abusive partners could see a sudden cut in their benefits because new transitional protections stop if a relationship ends.
A Woman Has Filed For A Restraining Order Against Attorney Michael Avenatti After His Arrest For Domestic Violence Allegations
In a tweet after the story broke, Avenatti said any accusation of violence "is completely bogus and fabricated" and that he will be exonerated.
A Former Ohio Judge Who Spent 9 Months In Jail For Assaulting His Wife Is Now Accused Of Killing Her
Lance Mason was hired by the mayor of Cleveland after he served time for beating his then-wife in front of their children.
A Young Woman Who Killed Her Abusive Fiancé Said She Tried To Leave Him
"He told me he was going to change," Cathrina Cahill told a court as she faced a sentencing hearing for the manslaughter of her fiancé.
A Visa Program That Protected Domestic Violence Victims Is Now Putting Them At Risk Of Deportation
Sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking victims are at higher risk of deportation under new policies affecting the U visa program.
An Australian Woman Was Killed Every Couple Of Days In October
More women have been killed already this year than in all of 2017.
“Practical Magic” Is 20 Years Old And Just As Relevant As Ever
Practical Magic was once dismissed by critics as a tonally confused rom-com. Twenty years later, the film resonates instead as a story of women’s resilience.
Nicki Minaj Opened Up About Domestic Violence In An Emotional Interview From Her Upcoming Documentary
"I vowed from that age no man would ever abuse me, call me out my name, treat me like that."
"Bachelor" Contestant Amanda Stanton Is "Embarrassed" Over Her Domestic Violence Arrest
Stanton was arrested by Las Vegas police after hotel security were notified of a physical altercation in her hotel room.
This Boy Saw His Dad Kill His Mum. Here's What He Told A Court.
"I'm a human, I have emotions as well."
Police Moved This Domestic Violence Survivor Out Of Her Home But Let Her Attacker Stay
A parliamentary inquiry has found the police complaints system in Victoria needs "significant improvement".
This Woman Is Suing The Police After Suffering Years Of Domestic Violence
This woman and her kids went through nine years of family violence. She says the police did not do enough to protect them.
Ohio State Has Suspended Its Football Coach And Athletic Director For Mishandling Domestic Abuse Allegations
"At each juncture I gave Zach Smith the benefit of the doubt," Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer said.
A Man Crashed A Plane Into His Own House After Being Arrested For Domestic Violence
Duane Youd died after he crashed the plane into his Utah home while his wife and her son were inside.
The Government Has Backed Down On Plans To Cut Women's Refuge Funding
Ministers had faced criticism from opposition MPs, charities, people working in the sector, and survivors of domestic violence over the proposed funding changes.
Ohio State Is Under Fire For Not One But Three Scandals. Here's What You Need To Know.
The scandals have raised questions about whether current and former school officials knew about the alleged misconduct and failed to do anything about it.
Immigration Agents Arrested An Undocumented Mom And Her Teenage Son Involved In A Domestic Violence Case
"I was filled with so much panic, fear, confusion, and I didn’t understand what was happening at that moment."
People Are Angry This Pub Joked About "Slapping A Bitch" To Promote Football Nights
Research shows a 40% increase in domestic violence on State of Origin game days.
A Former Politician Said "These Things Happen" After A Man Was Convicted Of Murdering His Wife
Bill Mountford, a former UKIP councillor, also said Stephen Searle was "fundamentally a decent man".
Two Teens Were Shot Dead In Sydney In A Suspected Domestic Violence Attack
The father, and suspected killer of the two teens, was found dead on Friday morning, police said.
An Immigration Lawyer On What Really Happens To Women Seeking Asylum
Jeff Sessions recently undermined asylum protections for domestic violence survivors. Before he made that call, here's how one woman pleaded her case.
This Daughter Says She Lost Her Whole Family When Her Dad Killed Her Mum In Front Of Her Sister
"Something like one woman a week in Australia is killed by her partner."
A Woman Who Was Jailed After Missing A Domestic Violence Court Hearing Is Suing The Police
The woman didn't attend court because she was threatened by her ex-partner, her lawyer said.
In A Major Change In US Policy, Sessions Rules That Domestic Violence Is Not Grounds For Asylum
Immigration advocates denounced the decision, which likely will affect the claims of thousands of women.
This Is How Women Can Lose Custody Of Their Children When Courts Believe Their Abusive Ex-Partners
Researchers found that gendered stereotypes and harmful attitudes towards domestic abuse survivors and mothers are putting survivors and their children’s safety at risk.
This Murderer Hung His Head As A Family Told How He Had Destroyed Their Lives
"I will never forgive you for what you have done," Kylee D'Ugo told the man who murdered her sister.
Kelis Accused Nas Of Abusing Her During Their Marriage
“There was a lot of mental and physical abuse,” Kelis alleged.
男性の5人に1人がDVを経験。内閣府の調査でわかった6つのこと
性暴力と配偶者間のDVにまつわる6つのデータをまとめました。
The Mormon Church Is Making A Big Change After Women Said They Were Encouraged To Stay With Their Abusers
The guidelines issued to church leaders state for the first time that "members should never be encouraged to remain in a home or situation that is abusive or unsafe."
People Are Angry This Footballer With A History Of Violence Is Being Allowed To Play
Matthew Lodge returned to the field on International Women's Day.
The Politician Who Encouraged Men To Beat Their Wives Now Says He Has The "Highest Respect For Women"
His initial comments came just days after Uganda's president denounced domestic violence on International Women’s Day.
This MP Says The Government's Own Welfare System Is Trapping Women In Abusive Relationships
"Why on earth would a government be making it easier by just popping the money into the male partner’s bank account?"
1 In 6 Australian Women Have Suffered Physical Or Sexual Violence From A Current Or Ex-Partner
Intimate partner violence causes more illness, disability and deaths than any other risk factor for women aged 25 to 44.
Trump Says He's "Totally Opposed To Domestic Violence" More Than A Week After Rob Porter Resigned
Trump was previously criticized for not publicly condemning domestic abuse.
In The Wake Of Rob Porter Allegations, Mormon Women Say Church Leaders Encouraged Them To Stay With Their Abusers
Nearly two dozen women told BuzzFeed News they went to Mormon church leaders after suffering abuse at home and were counseled to remain in their relationships. Some were warned their eternal salvation could be jeopardized if they left their violent partners.
Domestic Violence Victims Would Receive 10 Days' Paid Leave Under A Labor Government
The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates 2 out of every 3 women who experience domestic violence are in the workforce.
A Domestic Abuse Survivor Says Women Will Die If Changes To The Way Refuges Are Funded Go Ahead
Research from domestic abuse charity Women's Aid found that more than half of refuges in England would be forced to close their doors or scale back their services if the government’s proposed changes to supported housing funding go ahead.
ドメスティック・バイオレンスを見分ける15のサイン
暴力って身体的なものだけじゃないんだってことを覚えておいて。
Many Mass Shooters Have A History Of Domestic Violence
Many mass shootings involve family members. Women in abusive relationships are five times more likely to be killed if their partner owns a gun. But no one knows whether abusive partners are at a higher risk of shooting unrelated people.
These Women Made Their Own Stock Images To Dispel Myths Around Domestic Violence
"There are a number of different controlling, humiliating, degrading tactics, and all of that can take place without a person raising a fist," Brenna Jessie, of the charity Scottish Women's Aid, told BuzzFeed News.
A Major UK Domestic Violence Organisation Faces Accusations Of Failing Victims And Taking Inappropriate Payments
Following reporting by BuzzFeed News, Labour's shadow policing minister has called for an immediate government investigation.
This Is What It’s Like When A Court Tells Your Abusive Ex-Partner Where You Live
Civil courts are supposed to keep the safe addresses of domestic violence survivors secret – but BuzzFeed News has spoken to two women who had theirs released to their abusive former partners.
We Need To Talk About Reproductive Coercion
It can be contraceptive sabotage. It can be emotional blackmail. It can be rape.
People Are Criticizing This Cartoon In "The Spectator" For Normalizing Stalking
"Two women are murdered every week in the UK due to partner violence. In the US it is three a day. This isn't funny."
This Gay Man Is Performing A Cabaret Show About His Experience Of Domestic Violence
"I kept being told that we're two blokes who are in a relationship, things get physical."
