Domestic Violence News

Read about recent news and legal issues regarding domestic violence in the greater Seattle area.

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Warning: Cold Temps Can Lead to Domestic Violence Sexual assault experts warn that domestic violence cases increase in winter weather, probably because families are trapped in their homes for extended periods.
Seattle Police Department Shifts Domestic Violence Response A King County Prosecutor shared his concerns about a new Seattle Police Department policy that allows patrolmen to investigate domestic violence misdemeanors.
Domestic Violence Rates in Spotlight of Seattle Mayoral Campaign Domestic violence rates have become a contentious issue between Mike McGinn and Ed Murray as they campaign to be Seattle Mayor. Find out more here.
Former Seattle Seahawk Leroy Hill Escapes Domestic Violence Charge For the second time in three years, former Seahawk Leroy Hill — now a free agent — is facing legal problems regarding alleged acts of domestic abuse.
Study: Gay Men & Bisexual Women More Likely to Be Abused by Partner A recently published study has found that the incidence of domestic violence is greater for bisexual women in relationships with men and gay men.
New Domestic Violence Study Finds Passive Screening Is Ineffective A new study about how healthcare professionals can effectively screen for domestic violence has revealed that current efforts may not be working well.
Federal Way Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Violence Murder A Federal Way man was allegedly taking meth and marijuana when he stabbed his girlfriend to death during a Washington State domestic dispute.
Domestic Violence Charges Deferred for Seattle Police Officer A detective in the Seattle Police Domestic Violence Unit received a deferred sentence after being arrested for assaulting his girlfriend at an Oktoberfest event
West Seattle Man Arrested After Horrific Allegations of Domestic Abuse A West Seattle man with a history of domestic abuse and sexual offenses is in King County Jail after an alleged assault on an ex-girlfriend.
Former Seattle Mariner Faces New Domestic Violence Charges Former Seattle Mariner Milton Bradley has been arrested and charged with domestic violence battery after a 911 call to police from his wife.
First Hill Doctor Charged With Domestic Violence Murders in Seattle Seattle Police believe that a double murder in First Hill was the result of a domestic violence incident that involved gay partners and their toddler boy.
Muckleshoot Casino Shooter Faces Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence Charges Cesar Arturo Chaparro is being held on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder and domestic violence after opening fire at the Muckleshoot Casino.
Greenwood Man Faces Domestic Violence Murder Charges A man has been charged second-degree domestic violence murder in Seattle this week after he confessed to strangling his girlfriend in front of her child.
Man Continues To Harass While In Jail For Domestic Violence A man in prison for threatening an ex with a gun allegedly continued to threaten the woman regarding her testimony through phone calls and third parties.
Comedian Faizon Love Arrested For Domestic Violence In Seattle Actor and comedian Faizon Love was arrested in Seattle for domestic violence this weekend. The man, who posted bail Saturday, was in town on a comedy tour.
Murdered Tacoma Woman Was Denied Protection Order In October A Tacoma woman attempted and failed to get a domestic violence protection order in Washington State in October. In December, her ex-boyfriend stabbed her to death.
Myth: Super Bowl Sunday Leads To Violence Against Women Many people have heard the false factoid that the NFL Super Bowl Sunday is the one day of the year with the most instances of domestic violence and domestic abuse.
Study: Bad Economy And Job Loss Exacerbates Domestic Violence A new study has found that a bad economy and a poor job market can make those prone to domestic violence and abuse more likely to abuse their intimate partner.
King County Man Convicted Of Murdering Seattle Ex-Wife A Seattle man has been found guilty of murdering his ex-wife. The man stabbed his former spouse after she began dating again after their divorce.
Seattle Church Couples Counseling Leads To Domestic Violence A man fatally shot his ex-wife during a divorce counseling session in a church outside of Seattle. The man turned himself into police after the brutal act.

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