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 ViolenceSexual assault experts warn that domestic violence cases increase in winter weather, probably because families are trapped in their homes for extended periods.
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Seattle Police Department Shifts Domestic Violence ResponseA King County Prosecutor shared his concerns about a new Seattle Police Department policy that allows patrolmen to investigate domestic violence misdemeanors.
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Former Seattle Seahawk Leroy Hill Escapes Domestic Violence ChargeFor the second time in three years, former Seahawk Leroy Hill — now a free agent — is facing legal problems regarding alleged acts of domestic abuse.
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Study: Gay Men & Bisexual Women More Likely to Be Abused by PartnerA recently published study has found that the incidence of domestic violence is greater for bisexual women in relationships with men and gay men.
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Federal Way Man Charged After Alleged Domestic Violence MurderA Federal Way man was allegedly taking meth and marijuana when he stabbed his girlfriend to death during a Washington State domestic dispute.
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Domestic Violence Charges Deferred for Seattle Police OfficerA detective in the Seattle Police Domestic Violence Unit received a deferred sentence after being arrested for assaulting his girlfriend at an Oktoberfest event
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Seattle Man Arrested After Allegations of Domestic AbuseA 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.
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Former Seattle Mariner Faces New Domestic Violence ChargesFormer Seattle Mariner Milton Bradley has been arrested and charged with domestic violence battery after a 911 call to police from his wife.
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First Hill Doctor Charged With Domestic Violence Murders in SeattleSeattle 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.
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Shooter Faces Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence ChargesCesar Arturo Chaparro is being held on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder and domestic violence after opening fire at the Muckleshoot Casino.
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Greenwood Man Faces Domestic Violence Murder ChargesA 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.
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Man Continues To Harass While In Jail For Domestic ViolenceA 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.
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Comedian Faizon Love Arrested For Domestic Violence In SeattleActor 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.
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Murdered Tacoma Woman Was Denied Protection Order In OctoberA 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.
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Myth: Super Bowl Sunday Leads To Violence Against WomenMany 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.
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Study: Bad Economy And Job Loss Exacerbates Domestic ViolenceA 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.
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Seattle Church Couples Counseling Leads To Domestic ViolenceA 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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Former Student-Teacher Romance Leads To Domestic ViolenceA Seattle man has been charged with extortion with a domestic violence enhancement after threatening his ex-girlfriend with accusations of past molestation.