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Man Stabbed to Death by Ex's Family After He Breaks in to Attack Her
A man in his 40s was stabbed and beaten to death Saturday in South Pasadena, California, after he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house to attack her.
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NYPD Investigates Why Suspect Who Shot 2 Cops Had Gun Despite Domestic Violence
Two NYPD officers were shot, one in the hands and one in the leg, responding to a domestic violence incident in Queens Tuesday. NBC New York’s Tracie Strahan reports.
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Two NYPD Officers Shot, Man Killed After Domestic Violence Call in Queens
NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.
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‘She Fell in Love With the Wrong Man': Family Mourns Slain Pregnant Woman
A suspect has been arrested in the death of a 29-year-old pregnant woman from Long Island who was found face down on the sidewalk off Horace Harding Expressway in Queens last week, NYPD officials said Tuesday. NBC New York’s Checkey Beckford reports.
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Why Tamron Hall Is Partnering With Purina in Fight Against Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Emmy winner Tamron Hall is partnering with Purina to increase the number of pet friendly domestic abuse shelters in the country.
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Mother Who Lost Two Daughters and Granddaughter to Domestic Violence Shares Red Flags of Abuse
The finale of Investigation Discovery’s “Impact of Murder” series shares the story of Corrinna Martin, who lost two daughters and a granddaughter to domestic abuse. Martin is opening up about the abuse and sharing the subtle warning signs of domestic violence including manipulation, lying and constant control.
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NYC Woman Found Shot to Death Inside Apartment
A woman was found shot to death inside an apartment in the Inwood section of Manhattan. The incident appears to be domestic in nature. NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.
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NYC Man Indicted in Deadly 48-Hour Hostage Ordeal Involving 2 Women, Toddler
A 31-year-old Bronx man has been indicted on murder, kidnapping and other charges for allegedly killing his girlfriend after holding her, the mother of his child and his toddler son hostage for 48 hours earlier this year, prosecutors announced Friday. Anthony Portis allegedly beat his girlfriend and the mother of his child for two days while his little boy was…
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Washington Releases Running Back Guice After Domestic Violence Arrest
The Washington Football Team released running back Derrius Guice following his arrest on domestic violence charges. The team said it learned of the allegations Thursday and contacted the NFL. The team said it met with Guice and excused him from all team activities pending a review. On Friday, the team learned of his arrest in Loudoun County, Virginia. “Upon review…
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Connections: Meet Ruby and Steve, Musicians and Survivors Linked By a Chance Encounter
Meet Ruby, a survivor of domestic violence trying to live the life she deserves, and Steve, who hopes his family story about suicide will help others who may be struggling with mental illness.
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How Singer Piera Van De Wiel Is Raising Awareness on Domestic Abuse Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
For domestic violence victims being confined to home can be deadly during a pandemic, says singer Piera Van De Wiel. Her new single ‘Used’ hopes to draw attention to the dilemma.
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Meet an NYC Organizer Searching Out Domestic Violence Victims During Quarantine
Karla Mejia is the community organizer for the Violence Intervention Program, a group that supports victims of domestic violence.
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With No School, Calls Drop But Child Abuse Hasn't Amid Virus
With schools closed and teachers unable to report suspected cases of abuse, child welfare agencies have lost some of their best eyes and ears as the coronavirus pandemic strains families
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Global Coronavirus Updates: Faint Glimmers of Hope as Deaths Appear to Be Holding
The United States and Britain braced for one of their darkest weeks in living memory on Monday as the social and financial toll of the coronavirus pandemic deepened. Italy, Spain and France saw signs that they are flattening the pandemic curve, but still reported hundreds of people dying each day.
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UN Chief Urges End to Domestic Violence, Citing Global Surge
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says there has been “a horrifying global surge in domestic violence” as fear of the coronavirus fas grown along with its social and economic consequences.
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US Police See Rise in Domestic Violence Calls Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Of the 22 law enforcement agencies across the United States that responded to NBC News’ request for data on domestic violence calls, 18 departments said they had seen a rise in March, NBC News reports.
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Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Crisis: Where to Get Help in the Tri-State
As tri-state residents are advised to stay inside as much as possible to slow the spread of COVID-19, there is increasing worry that social distancing and the new restrictions will further endanger survivors of domestic violence who may be co-sheltering with their abuser. Experts have sounded the alarm that the stress and strains of the coronavirus pandemic could lead to…
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COVID-19 Leads to Domestic Violence Concerns on Long Island
Domestic violence reports are up in one Long Island County – and the novel coronavirus could be part of the reason why. Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Spielberg Daughter Arrested on Domestic Charge in Tennessee
Police in Tennessee say an adopted daughter of film director Steven Spielberg has been arrested in a domestic incident involving her boyfriend
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NYC Man Gets 6 Years After ‘Savagely' Beating Ex-Girlfriend, Biting Her Face
A 35-year-old Bronx man was sentenced to six years in prison and five years’ post-release supervision for “savagely beating and biting” his ex-girlfriend, according to the district attorney. Koran Hilliard was sentenced Tuesday after being found guilty of second-degree assault, bribing a witness, fourth-degree tampering with a witness and 29 counts of second-degree criminal contempt last December, according to Bronx…