Digital Stalking in Germany: Underfunded Shelters Fail Victims
Lara Winters, a victim of digital stalking in Germany, discovered hidden cameras and phone tracking by her ex-partner; the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) reports a doubling of internet stalking cases in domestic violence situations between 2019 and 2023, rising from approximately 7,500 to 17,000 affected w...
Digital Stalking in Germany: Underfunded Shelters Fail Victims
Lara Winters, a victim of digital stalking in Germany, discovered hidden cameras and phone tracking by her ex-partner; the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) reports a doubling of internet stalking cases in domestic violence situations between 2019 and 2023, rising from approximately 7,500 to 17,000 affected w...
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48% Bias Score
Husband Charged with Double Murder After Fatal Domestic Dispute
On May 28, 2023, in Ugley, Essex, Calogero Ricotta, 64, allegedly murdered his wife, Maria Nugara, and stepson, Giuseppe Morreale, after a heated argument that escalated to a fatal stabbing, following the initiation of divorce proceedings.
Husband Charged with Double Murder After Fatal Domestic Dispute
On May 28, 2023, in Ugley, Essex, Calogero Ricotta, 64, allegedly murdered his wife, Maria Nugara, and stepson, Giuseppe Morreale, after a heated argument that escalated to a fatal stabbing, following the initiation of divorce proceedings.
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40% Bias Score
England and Wales Fail Domestic Abuse Victims: 5% Conviction Rate Exposes Systemic Failures
A damning report by the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales reveals that only 5% of police-recorded domestic abuse offences lead to convictions, highlighting systemic failures and low victim reporting rates due to underfunded services and lack of police accountability.
England and Wales Fail Domestic Abuse Victims: 5% Conviction Rate Exposes Systemic Failures
A damning report by the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales reveals that only 5% of police-recorded domestic abuse offences lead to convictions, highlighting systemic failures and low victim reporting rates due to underfunded services and lack of police accountability.
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44% Bias Score
Local Police Chief Receives Award for Combating Gender Violence
José Ángel Sánchez López, Guadalix de la Sierra's Local Police chief, won the 2024 Meninas Award for his work combating gender violence, highlighting the importance of local police initiatives within the VioGen framework and proactive community intervention.
Local Police Chief Receives Award for Combating Gender Violence
José Ángel Sánchez López, Guadalix de la Sierra's Local Police chief, won the 2024 Meninas Award for his work combating gender violence, highlighting the importance of local police initiatives within the VioGen framework and proactive community intervention.
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32% Bias Score
GAA President Refuses to Retract Email Regarding Gallagher Appointment
GAA president Jarlath Burns refused to retract an email expressing concern over Rory Gallagher's potential coaching appointment with Naas GAA, citing the GAA's Game Changer initiative against domestic violence, despite Gallagher's threat of legal action and denial of past allegations.
GAA President Refuses to Retract Email Regarding Gallagher Appointment
GAA president Jarlath Burns refused to retract an email expressing concern over Rory Gallagher's potential coaching appointment with Naas GAA, citing the GAA's Game Changer initiative against domestic violence, despite Gallagher's threat of legal action and denial of past allegations.
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52% Bias Score
UK Male Abuse Survivors Feel Ignored by Government Policy
A study reveals 88% of male abuse survivors in the UK believe the government doesn't care due to the classification of abuse as "violence against women and girls", hindering their access to support, while charities and male survivors call for change.
UK Male Abuse Survivors Feel Ignored by Government Policy
A study reveals 88% of male abuse survivors in the UK believe the government doesn't care due to the classification of abuse as "violence against women and girls", hindering their access to support, while charities and male survivors call for change.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Creates New Police Protocol to Improve Handling of Domestic Violence Cases
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior introduced a new police protocol for handling domestic violence cases, focusing on victim support, risk assessment, and access to specialized resources to improve victim safety and reporting, addressing recent criticisms of judicial handling of such cases.
Spain Creates New Police Protocol to Improve Handling of Domestic Violence Cases
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior introduced a new police protocol for handling domestic violence cases, focusing on victim support, risk assessment, and access to specialized resources to improve victim safety and reporting, addressing recent criticisms of judicial handling of such cases.
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40% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Double Murder in Valladolid
A Valladolid court sentenced a man to life in prison plus 25 years for the January 23, 2023, murders of his 45-year-old partner and her 8-year-old daughter; the judge rejected the defense's claim of diminished capacity.
Life Sentence for Double Murder in Valladolid
A Valladolid court sentenced a man to life in prison plus 25 years for the January 23, 2023, murders of his 45-year-old partner and her 8-year-old daughter; the judge rejected the defense's claim of diminished capacity.
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12% Bias Score
Hegseth's Nomination Under Scrutiny Amidst Spousal Abuse Allegations
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law submitted a sworn affidavit alleging spousal abuse and alcohol abuse, prompting a denial from Hegseth's attorney and raising concerns regarding his nomination as Secretary of Defense.
Hegseth's Nomination Under Scrutiny Amidst Spousal Abuse Allegations
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law submitted a sworn affidavit alleging spousal abuse and alcohol abuse, prompting a denial from Hegseth's attorney and raising concerns regarding his nomination as Secretary of Defense.
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48% Bias Score
Manslaughter Acquittal Highlights Challenges in Prosecuting Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides
A British court acquitted Ryan Wellings of manslaughter in the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who died by suicide, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such cases despite increased police awareness and ongoing efforts by the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue these charges.
Manslaughter Acquittal Highlights Challenges in Prosecuting Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides
A British court acquitted Ryan Wellings of manslaughter in the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who died by suicide, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such cases despite increased police awareness and ongoing efforts by the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue these charges.
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52% Bias Score
Domestic Abuse Leads to Woman's Suicide; Partner Convicted
Kiena Dawes, 23, died by suicide after suffering years of abuse by her partner, Ryan Wellings, who was convicted of assault and coercive control but acquitted of manslaughter; her 999 calls documented the abuse.
Domestic Abuse Leads to Woman's Suicide; Partner Convicted
Kiena Dawes, 23, died by suicide after suffering years of abuse by her partner, Ryan Wellings, who was convicted of assault and coercive control but acquitted of manslaughter; her 999 calls documented the abuse.
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48% Bias Score
Merciful Country": Lockdown, Trauma, and the Question of Redemption
Merciful Country" interweaves Anna McCormick's lockdown memoir with the fragmented confession of Buster, a shape-shifting undercover cop, exploring themes of trauma, identity, and the possibility of redemption within a system that breeds violence.
Merciful Country": Lockdown, Trauma, and the Question of Redemption
Merciful Country" interweaves Anna McCormick's lockdown memoir with the fragmented confession of Buster, a shape-shifting undercover cop, exploring themes of trauma, identity, and the possibility of redemption within a system that breeds violence.
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16% Bias Score