Dominique Strauss-Kahn, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), French presidential hopeful, and accused rapist, has things a little easier than most other people facing sexual assault charges in New York. He doesn’t have to wear an orange jumpsuit or stand in line for meals at the chow hall. Instead, he’s spending his pretrial period [...]
Domestic violence laws vary dramatically from state to state. All of the laws are designed to keep the alleged victims safe and to prevent further assaults. As this article from USA Today shows, many states now have a separate law on the books strictly to cover choking in regards to domestic violence.
by admin on September 22, 2009
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A 13 year old middle schooler in Massachusetts was charged in a BB gun shooting of multiple fellow students.
by admin on July 15, 2009
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Local Massachusetts DA fight for tougher assault laws involving weapons use.