Family of pharmacist, 34, who was murdered by her gay husband so he could start new life in Australia with his lover say people must open their eyes to domestic abuse Jessica Patel’s was strangled at her home in 2018 by her husband Mitesh Husband Mitesh staged a break-in and claimed intruder murdered his wife … Read more
The Duchess of Cornwall has told how listening to the ‘horrific’ stories of survivors of domestic abuse motivated her to help tackle the ‘taboo’ around discussing the issue. In a pre-recorded discussion for the Women Of The World (Wow) online festival, Camilla, 72, said she wanted to ‘lift the shroud of silence’. She told how … Read more
Former Kasabian singer Tom Meighan is set to appear in court on Tuesday accused of assaulting a girlfriend, hours after stepping down from the band. The 39-year old’s abrupt departure from the group he helped form as a teenager was confirmed in a public statement released by his band-mates on Monday. He will now face magistrates … Read more
Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden is arrested on domestic violence charges in Los Angeles The 41-year-old musician was arrested on Saturday for alleged domestic violence in Los Angeles Madden is not married and the alleged victim has not been identified A spokesperson for Maroon 5 said: ‘We are deeply devastated by this disappointing news. As … Read more
The smallest survivor: Tiny Tasmanian pygmy possum rescued from clutches of a domestic cat as wildlife carer begs people not to leave their pets out at night The pygmy possum was rescued by Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Tasmania She was about to go into torpor, a form of hibernation, when she was rescued Her carer … Read more
The Duchess of Cornwall has said listening to the ‘horrific’ stories of domestic abuse survivors motivated her to help tackle the ‘taboo’ around discussing the issue. In a virtual summit for the Women Of The World (Wow) online festival, Camilla, 72, said she wanted to ‘lift the shroud of silence’. Camilla said she knew of … Read more
Lockdown has created a domestic abuse timebomb, the Duchess of Cornwall has warned. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, Camilla stressed that ‘no one knows what goes on behind anyone’s front door’ and said she feared the true extent of the problem would be ‘pretty horrific’. Campaigners said from the moment lockdown measures were … Read more
Protesters who have formed a free zone in Seattle to keep police out spent the night dancing in the street, dining on free vegan pizza and watching movies under the watch of armed guards, after being deemed ‘domestic terrorists’ by a furious President Trump who has ordered Democrats to regain control of the city. The … Read more
A police officer is facing disciplinary action over ‘misconduct’, but will keep his job, after a mother was wrongly told that her Peaky Blinders actor partner had never been reported for domestic abuse – weeks before he battered her. Hairdresser Lyndsey Yarwood had made enquiries into her partner’s past using Clare’s Law but a member … Read more
Domestic abuse victims could get paid leave from work under Government scheme to crack down on the crime Victims of domestic abuse could get paid leave under a Government crackdown This would help them maintain economic independence while escaping partners The regulations would allow victims to seek professional help, move house, etc. By Ian Drury Home … Read more