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2026-06-12 13:50:07

Broncos linebacker faces new felony assault charge

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper now faces a felony second-degree assault charge plus an additional misdemeanor from his June 4 arrest. He previously pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges. A motions hearing is set for July 6. read more

2026-06-09 17:00:03

Rams tackle Alaric Jackson arrested on domestic violence charge

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge for allegedly injuring a spouse. He was released on $50,000 bond. This follows a prior lawsuit and NFL suspension for personal conduct violations. read more

2026-06-08 20:40:39

Broncos Cooper pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence charges. His trial is set for July 22, with a motions hearing on July 6. Cooper’s attorney requested an early trial to avoid conflict with training camp. read more

2026-06-05 22:50:08

First date in Nevada desert ends in rescue and arrest

A Las Vegas first date turned dangerous on Mount Charleston when a woman allegedly threw rocks at her date and left her child alone on a trail. Rescue crews found the girl hypothermic, and police filed a domestic battery report. read more

2026-06-05 19:10:03

Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper arrested on domestic violence charges

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper arrested on domestic violence charges after argument with girlfriend over cellphones. He remains in custody, scheduled for court Monday. Cooper had eight sacks in 2025 and signed a $60 million extension. read more

2026-06-03 12:40:42

How I Met Your Mother Actor Gets 32 Years for Stabbing

Actor Nick Pasqual, from *How I Met Your Mother*, was sentenced to 32 years to life for stabbing ex-girlfriend Allie Shehorn over 20 times in a 2024 attack. She survived, testifying with visible scars. read more

2026-06-01 21:10:08

Ex-boyfriend lures pregnant teen with flowers, kills her

A pregnant 17-year-old was lured outside by her ex-boyfriend with flowers and fatally shot in the head weeks before her due date. Her baby was delivered via emergency C-section but remains critical. The suspect was arrested nearby. read more

2026-05-31 20:40:03

Pennsylvania man demolishes home with family inside

A Pennsylvania man used an excavator to demolish part of his home while his wife and daughters were inside, after she threatened to leave him. He faces multiple charges including reckless endangerment. read more

2026-05-27 00:40:06

Packers Star Josh Jacobs Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested on domestic violence charges including felony strangulation. He denies allegations through attorneys. The team and NFL are monitoring the ongoing investigation. Jacobs, a three-time Pro Bowl back, remains held without bond. read more

2026-05-26 12:50:05

Yomiuri Giants Manager Abe Resigns After Arrest

Shinnosuke Abe resigned as Yomiuri Giants manager after arrest for allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old daughter, who sought help via ChatGPT. He admitted losing temper during a sibling fight. No injuries were reported, and the pair reconciled. read more

2026-05-19 20:30:07

Wisconsin man killed wife, changed Facebook to widowed

A Wisconsin man killed his wife, changed his Facebook status to "widowed," and gave her wedding ring to his Tinder fiancée. He faces homicide charges. The victim's body remains missing, but evidence suggests violent death. read more

2026-05-19 16:20:06

Amazon driver saves woman from hammer attack

An Amazon driver heroically interrupted a hammer attack on a woman in Minnesota, rushing inside after hearing screams. James Alan Johnson, 72, allegedly planned the murder due to financial stress. He faces attempted murder charges. The victim survived with head injuries. read more

2026-05-19 06:00:43

Sydney man charged with violent murder of wife, two sons

A man in Sydney was charged with the "particularly violent" murder of his wife and two sons, aged 12 and 4. He called police to report the incident. The case highlights domestic violence as a "scourge" in Australia. read more

2026-05-18 15:40:06

Amazon driver saves woman from hammer attack

An Amazon delivery driver saved a Minnesota woman by interrupting her husband's hammer attack over reduced Social Security benefits. James Johnson, 72, faces attempted murder charges after the driver called 911. read more

2026-05-13 17:50:03

Patriots rookie pleads not guilty to assault charge

Patriots rookie Quintayvious Hutchins pleaded not guilty to assault and battery against a household member. The 23-year-old seventh-round draft pick was released on personal recognizance after allegedly grabbing a woman’s neck at Boston College. The team is gathering information. read more

2026-05-12 15:20:07

Ex-boyfriend recorded killing Illinois nurse, police say

A nurse was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed by her ex-boyfriend in a recorded, hours-long attack in Illinois. She had filed charges after a prior assault. The suspect was arrested with an audio device capturing the crime. read more

2026-05-12 15:10:03

Alabama woman kills husband for annoying her

An Alabama woman, 65, allegedly shot her husband for checking on her too much after heart surgery. She admitted annoyance, not threat, to police. He died from a chest wound. She faces murder charges. read more

2026-05-11 23:40:03

74-year-old woman charged with husbands murder

A 74-year-old North Carolina woman, Patty Griffin, was charged with second-degree murder for shooting her husband during a domestic dispute, then attempting to hide evidence before deputies arrived. read more

2026-05-10 02:40:03

Ex-firefighter drove 8 hours for family murder plot

A former firefighter drove eight hours from Maine to New Jersey armed with guns and a bulletproof vest, intending to kill his ex-girlfriend’s family after she ended their relationship, prosecutors stated in court. read more

2026-05-10 00:40:03

Actor Convicted in Brutal Stabbing of Girlfriend

Nick Pasqual, actor from *How I Met Your Mother*, was convicted of stabbing his girlfriend Allie Shehorn 20 times. He faces life in prison. Shehorn confronted him in court, showing scars from the 2024 attack. read more

2026-05-07 12:40:10

WWE star’s ex convicted of attempted femicide in Mexico

WWE star Stephanie Vaquer’s ex-boyfriend, wrestler Rogelio Reyes, faces over 50 years in prison for attempted femicide and domestic violence after attacking her in Mexico in March 2023. read more

2026-04-30 04:50:08

Mormon Wives star battles ex in court over abuse claims

'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex Dakota Mortensen seek protective orders, accusing each other of domestic violence. A leaked 2023 video shows Paul assaulting Mortensen, prompting TV show pauses. Custody of their son hinges on Thursday's hearing. read more

2026-04-30 01:00:40

Woman stabs boyfriend over dinner dispute

A Wisconsin woman, Mikayla Kloth, allegedly stabbed her boyfriend Lukas Rosch to death because he chose to cook at home instead of taking her on a date night. She admitted the attack, saying she was angry. Her bond is $2 million. read more

2026-04-24 11:10:08

Chiefs Coach Dave Merritt Charged With Domestic Battery

Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery after being charged with causing bodily harm to his daughter. A $2,500 bond was set with conditions including no contact with the victim. read more

2026-04-23 21:40:05

Woman charged with murder after beating husband, 93, with vase

Yorleni Shoff, 58, allegedly beat her 93-year-old husband Richard to death with a vase in Salisbury, North Carolina. Initially charged with assault, her charges were upgraded to first-degree murder after he died from injuries. She is held without bond. read more

2026-04-19 19:10:09

Shreveport Domestic Dispute Kills Eight Children

Eight children, ages 1 to 14, were killed in a domestic disturbance shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The adult male suspect is dead after a police chase and shooting. The mayor called it a profound community tragedy. read more

2026-04-19 17:30:06

Louisiana Domestic Rampage Kills Eight Children

Eight children, aged 1 to 14, were killed in a Louisiana mass shooting stemming from a domestic disturbance across multiple homes. The suspect fled but was fatally shot by police. Ten people were shot in total. read more

2026-04-16 14:20:10

Ex-Lt. Gov. Fairfax Dies in Apparent Murder-Suicide

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife, Cerina, and then himself amid a messy divorce, police said. Their teenage children were home during the murder-suicide, which followed recent legal paperwork. read more

2026-04-14 16:20:11

Baby Jessica Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

Jessica McClure Morales, known as "Baby Jessica" after her 1987 well rescue, was arrested in Texas on domestic violence charges. The 40-year-old was taken into custody following a reported disturbance at her Midland County home. read more

2026-04-12 22:20:04

Suspect Dies After Farmer Slaying, Kidnapping

Wesley Absher, accused of killing Nebraska hog farmer Brian Gabel and kidnapping his estranged wife, has died in a hospital. He allegedly shot Gabel, assaulted his ex-wife, and then shot himself after a recent release on bond. read more

2026-04-09 02:40:04

Hawaii Doctor Guilty in Trailside Attack on Wife

A Hawaii doctor was convicted of attempted manslaughter for trying to kill his wife on a 2025 hike. He planned to push her off a cliff and use a syringe. The charge carries up to 20 years in prison. read more

2026-04-02 22:50:08

Vice Mayor Slain; Husband Faces Murder Charge

Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found dead at home. Her husband is charged with premeditated murder in a domestic violence case. She was the city's first Black and Haitian American female commissioner and an environmental scientist. read more

2026-03-26 15:30:42

Newlywed Husband Charged in Wifes Murder

A Texas man is charged with murdering his wife less than a month after their wedding. Police found the 20-year-old woman dead with a throat injury. The husband was arrested at the scene holding a bloody knife. read more

2026-03-24 16:20:17

Grandson Killed Grandmother Over Allowance

A 21-year-old Texas man is accused of fatally shooting his 68-year-old grandmother during a heated argument over his allowance. He allegedly moved her body outside to conceal the crime and has been charged with murder. read more

2026-03-19 21:40:06

Disney Cancels Bachelorette After Stars Assault Video Leaks

Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season is canceled after a leaked video shows her violently attacking her ex-boyfriend. Disney pulled the show days before its premiere, citing support for the family. Paul faces domestic violence allegations and is on probation. read more

2026-03-17 20:40:10

Veteran Charged in Double Homicide of Estranged Wife, Mother-in-Law

A 57-year-old military veteran is charged with capital murder in Houston after allegedly shooting his estranged wife and her mother. The attack occurred days after their separation, with the suspect surrendering to deputies after fleeing the scene. read more

2026-03-12 23:40:05

Falcons Pearce Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Attack

Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr. faces three felonies and a misdemeanor for allegedly stalking and ramming his ex-girlfriend's car, leading to a police chase. A protective order was granted for the WNBA player, who fears for her life. read more

2026-03-12 00:10:09

WNBA Star Alleges Ex-Boyfriend Threatened Her Life

WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed for protection, alleging ex-boyfriend and NFL player James Pearce Jr. physically abused and stalked her, culminating in a car-ramming incident. A court granted a temporary order, with a hearing set for April. read more

2026-03-07 01:20:04

A 40-year-old New York man is charged with second-degree murder for strangling his father to death. The fatal attack occurred after the father assaulted the man's mother by pouring hot coffee on her during an argument. read more