Domestic Violence

Brazil's Senate approved on Wednesday (March 25) a bill classifying vicaricídio as a heinous crime, with 20 to 40 years imprisonment. Inspired by the killing of two brothers in Itumbiara (GO), it integrates the Maria da Penha Law and awaits presidential sanction.

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Dakota Mortensen has filed a third domestic violence allegation against Taylor Frankie Paul in West Jordan, Utah, in February 2026, related to an incident from early to mid-2024 captured on video. Detectives are reviewing the footage and interviewing involved parties, with the Salt Lake County District Attorney monitoring due to Paul's ongoing probation from a prior assault conviction.

A 33-year-old man faces a murder charge after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend in her Las Vegas apartment moments after she called 911 to report him threatening her with a gun. Police responded to the domestic disturbance and found the victim dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect was later arrested without incident.

March 19, 2026 Reported by AI

Japan recorded 98,000 domestic violence consultations in 2025, a new high, according to police agency data. The figure has risen for 22 consecutive years.

Roderick Duke, 39, was arrested in North Las Vegas after an Amber Alert for his 10-month-old daughter Leilani Williams. Police say he threatened to kill the child and himself during an emotional crisis. Leilani was found safe hours later.

March 14, 2026 Reported by AI

A Pennsylvania family court judge has been placed on leave following allegations of assaulting his wife and daughter at their home. Michael Fanning faces charges including aggravated assault and strangulation. He was released on bail with restrictions on contact with his family.