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NYC Instagram Model Charged with Killing Sleeping Dad, Stabbing Sister Over Laptop
Nikki Secondino’s Instagram page has nearly 16,000 followers and describes the alleged Brooklyn killer as a model. Here’s the latest on the case.
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Former NBA Star Arrested After Allegedly Punching Daughter
Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire was taken into custody by Miami Police, who were called to the home after Stoudemire’s ex-wife said she came to pick up the child after receiving a picture asking for help
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Prince George's Hosts Third Annual Purple Bike Ride
Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office hosted the third annual purple bike ride to raise awareness about domestic violence Sunday. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Woman Found Dead Inside Her Las Vegas Home After 6-Year-Old Alerts Neighbors to Shooting
Investigators said the woman’s 6-year-old son rushed to a neighbor’s house pleading for help and the neighbor then called 911.
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Forensic Nurse in Virginia Develops Technology to Detect Bruises on Dark Skin
A forensic nurse and associate professor at George Mason University has discovered and developed a way to detect bruising more easily on dark skin tones in the hopes of helping more victims of domestic violence and abuse.
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Technology Helps Detect Bruises on Diverse Skin Tones
Bruises that indicate possible domestic abuse can be harder to spot on people of color — so forensic nurse and George Mason University associate professor Dr. Katherine Scafide developed technology to help ensure all victims’ injuries are accurately documented. News4’s Jummy Olabanji has a special report for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Produced and edited by Arun Raman.
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Community Rallies to Help Domestic Violence Shelter
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on efforts to help the Empowerhouse domestic violence shelter in Fredericksburg recover after a fire.
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Montgomery County Launches ‘Walk in Their Shoes' Campaign
Montgomery County is taking a unique approach to address a difficult topic domestic violence. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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Montgomery County Displaying Victims' Shoes to Tell Domestic Violence Stories
Pairs of shoes accompanied by the stories of domestic violence survivors will be displayed in Montgomery County this month. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.
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Moyonna Tillman's Family Launches Foundation to Prevent Domestic Violence
After Moyonna Tillman, 24, was shot and killed in 2021, her family started a foundation in her memory to raise money for survivors of domestic violence, provide scholarships and fund research. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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Grammy Winner Michelle Branch Arrested in Alleged Domestic Assault in Tennessee
The “Everywhere” singer allegedly slapped her estranged husband once or twice amid “marital issues,” authorities said.
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WATCH: Gabby Petito's Parents File $50 Million Lawsuit Against Moab Police, Share Messages For Survivors
The family of Gabby Petito announced on Monday a wrongful death lawsuit against police in Moab, Utah, who stopped and interviewed Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie the month before she was murdered in September 2021.
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Loudoun County Hammer Attack Case Moves Forward
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on a judge’s decision to move forward in the cases against Peter Lollobrigido in the abuse and murder of his estranged wife, Regina.
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Shooting Survivor Tells Her Story to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
As a domestic and gun violence survivor, Lan Phan wants help other women and strengthen laws surrounding protective orders. News4’s Darcy Spencer covered the shooting when it happened 10 years ago, and spoke to Phan this weekend.
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WATCH: Kate Moss Testifies Johnny Depp Never Assaulted Her
Model Kate Moss testified that Depp never pushed her or assaulted her during the course of their relationship in the 1990s.
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Depp Retakes Witness Stand, Calls Heard's Allegations Insane
Johnny Depp called his ex-wife’s accusations of sexual and physical abuse “insane” as he returned to the witness stand in his libel suit against Amber Heard.
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Heard-Depp Trial Memes Could Have ‘Chilling Effect' on Abuse Victims, Expert Says
“I can’t imagine what this might be doing to someone who may eventually want to seek safety and support,” the CEO of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence said.
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Victim Could Testify From the Grave in Domestic Violence Murder Trial
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on Loudoun County prosecutors asking to use a murder victim’s domestic violence testimony in the murder trial against her husband.
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Mother Says System Failed Her Daughter After Domestic Violence Killing in Sterling
Mellanie Cromwell wears her daughter’s earrings for an interview she hopes will bring change, describing Regina Redman-Lollobrigido as a loving mom with her sights set on becoming a teacher.
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Murder Victim's Mom Pleads for Changes to Domestic Abuse Laws
The mother of a domestic violence murder victim in Virginia says the court system failed to protect her daughter. News4’s Julie Carey reports.