domestic violence

Justice Department seeks Supreme Court expedited review of ruling banning guns for people under domestic violence restraining order

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CNN — The Justice Department on Friday asked the Supreme Court to expedite consideration of a Recent Appellate Court Decisions It’s considered an unconstitutional federal law that prohibits those subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. “Possession of a firearm in the home by a domestic abuser increases the risk of homicide sixfold,” … Read more

U.S. sanctions top Iranian official for ‘serious’ human rights violations of women and girls in prison

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washington CNN — The Biden administration took action Wednesday against several Iranian officials and entities for violating the human rights of women and girls in the latest round of sanctions. Sanctions on Tehran suppress unrest in the country. As the world marks International Women’s Day, Wednesday’s action included sanctions against two senior officials in Iran’s … Read more

Latest ruling related to Supreme Court overturning gun control worries advocates for domestic violence survivors

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CNN — Advocates for domestic violence survivors worry about contentious federal court ruling Removing gun control measures will prevent victims from coming forward. Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said those subject to domestic violence restraining orders have the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment and said … Read more

Law banning gun possession by person with domestic violence restraining order is unconstitutional, court rules

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CNN — A conservative-leaning appeals court ruled Thursday that a federal law banning gun ownership by people subject to domestic violence restraining orders is unconstitutional. verdict is the latest major decision lift gun restrictions With the Supreme Court’s Expansion of Second Amendment Rights Last year in New York State Rifle and Handgun Association v. Bruen. … Read more

Deaths of pregnant or recently pregnant women have risen, especially from unrelated causes such as drug poisoning and homicide

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CNN — Pregnant and recently pregnant deaths in the United States rose nearly 30 percent between 2019 and 2020, according to a new study. The study, published Friday in JAMA Network Open, analyzed information on 4,535 deaths collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics from 2019 to … Read more

UFC chief Dana White not expected to be punished over domestic violence incident

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CNN — Chairman of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Dana White He said he did not expect to be punished after video emerged earlier this month of a physical altercation with his wife. White made the comments during UFC Fight Night 217’s media day on Wednesday. Asked if he expected the company to have an … Read more

DOJ appeals decision to blame Air Force for 2017 Texas church shooting

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CNN — Justice Department formally appeals Monday 2021 Federal Court Rulings US government found to be largely responsible for 2017 mass shootings In a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, It is wrong to argue that the court said the government was more responsible for the massacre than the shooter himself. The gunman, former U.S. Air … Read more

Los Angeles Dodgers officially sever ties with suspended pitcher Trevor Bauer for violating MLB policy

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CNN — The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially severed ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, the team announced Friday. The former Cy Young Award winner was previously suspended by Major League Baseball for violating the league’s domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policies, but was reinstated last month when an arbitrator reduced his suspension from … Read more

Gregg Berhalter: US Soccer announces investigation into men’s head coach for statement over 1991 domestic violence incident

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CNN — U.S. Soccer has launched an investigation into men’s national team head coach Greg Behalter, the organization said. announced on tuesdayas the coach released a statement addressing an earlier incident of domestic violence between him and his now-wife. While U.S. Soccer did not provide details of the incident, Berhalter issued a lengthy statement On … Read more

Gregg Berhalter in first interview amid US soccer scandal

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Gregg Berhalter ‘sad’ as his ‘heart aches for wife’ after he kicked her during 1991 altercation Claudio Reyna and his wife complain to US Soccer reveals his story… as he admits to continuing as USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter speaks Thursday for first time since Reyna allegations He said his family – who have known Rainas … Read more