Domestic Violence

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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.

Investigators said the woman’s 6-year-old son rushed to a neighbor’s house pleading for help and the neighbor then called 911.

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.

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.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on efforts to help the Empowerhouse domestic violence shelter in Fredericksburg recover after a fire.

Montgomery County is taking a unique approach to address a difficult topic domestic violence. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.

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.

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.

The “Everywhere” singer allegedly slapped her estranged husband once or twice amid “marital issues,” authorities said.

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.

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.

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.

Model Kate Moss testified that Depp never pushed her or assaulted her during the course of their relationship in the 1990s.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

The mother of a domestic violence murder victim in Virginia says the court system failed to protect her daughter. News4’s Julie Carey reports.