domestic violence

ESPN is reporting this morning that Ray Rice, who was suspended indefinitely by the Baltimore Ravens for domestic abuse, will claim in his appeal that the NFL made their decision based on a video that was edited by TMZ.

A new NBC/Marist poll found that a majority of Americans disapprove of the way the NFL has handled the issue of domestic violence, which blew up with the recent release of the video showing Ray Rice knocking his now-wife unconscious in an elevator earlier this year ...

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer has been arrested on aggravated assault charges in connection with two altercations at his home in late July involving a 27-year-old woman and an 18-month-old child. Phoenix police announced the arrest Wednesday, the latest in the string of cases involving off-the-field violence by NFL players...

In another indication of the hit to the NFL’s reputation, major sponsor Anheuser-Busch is expressing concern over the league’s handling of the recent domestic violence and child abuse charges facing active players.

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Bail for accused domestic batterers would be delayed and judges would be required to undergo training on domestic violence issues under a bill introduced at the Massachusetts Statehouse.       House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Attorney General Martha Coakley say the legislation unveiled Tuesday was spurred by the case involving Jared Remy, who's charged with fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Jennifer

We knew it would happen again, we just didn't think it would be this soon. You figured he would be keeping a low profile. Not so much.

A Mass of Remembrance is being held tonight, in tribute to victims of domestic violence in New Bedford. Domestic violence has claimed three lives in the city this year. Reverend Marek Chmurski of St. Lawrence Church tells WBSM News if you have a friend who is in danger of being a victim, approach the problem head on...

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is planning to sign a bill designed to give victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault added protection from assailants by letting them break a lease without penalty.

Dozens of people marched in silence from New Bedford City Hall to the First Unitarian Church last night, as part of a candlelight vigil in honor of domestic violence victims. After the vigil, a remembrance service was held inside the Unitarian Church, where stories of abuse and survival were shared...