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Ex-River City performer sentenced to nine years for rape and assault
Former River City actor Iain Robertson has been handed a nine-year jail term for multiple counts of rape and assault against three women.
The Hidden Dangers Surrounding England’s World Cup Departure
Research shows domestic abuse cases climb significantly when England plays in the World Cup, prompting calls for community awareness and support for victims.
Nnedimma and Sonny Onyegbula in Contentious Divorce Over Abuse Claims
A Nigerian couple based in the U.S. is locked in a fierce legal battle for divorce at a Lagos High Court, trading claims of domestic abuse and misconduct after 25 years of marriage.
Government Proposes 10-Year Sentence Hike for Domestic Killers
Proposed legal changes in the UK seek to add 10 years to the minimum sentences for domestic killers to better address violence against women, while keeping protections for abuse victims who defend themselves.
Living Under the Constant Pressure of an Abusive Partner
A woman details her journey of escaping a psychologically abusive relationship where she was forced into a constant cycle of apologies and fear, eventually finding the strength to walk away.