domestic violence
Lisa Decaprio, 59, faces arson and harassment charges following a domestic disturbance in Seaford, New York. Police say she lit a pillow on fire and threatened to burn down the house during an argument with a 63-year-old man. The man was unharmed, and the fire was extinguished before officers arrived.
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned a new federal law mandating electronic ankle bracelets for aggressors in domestic violence cases against women at risk to life or integrity. The measure amends the Lei Maria da Penha and is now in effect nationwide following its publication in the Official Gazette on April 10, 2026. The approval addresses alarming statistics on violations of protective measures.
A retired major of the Military Police was arrested on Saturday night in Santo André, in the São Paulo metropolitan area, suspected of assaulting his wife and disrespecting attending officers. The victim was found locked in a bedroom with the couple's young daughter. The case was logged as domestic violence, bodily injury, insult, threat, and contempt.
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A gunman opened fire during a youth hockey game at an ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Monday, resulting in three deaths including the shooter. Video footage captured players and spectators rushing for cover amid the gunfire. Authorities described the incident as a targeted domestic violence event involving a family dispute.