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Non-fatal strangulation to become criminal offense in England and Wales

JURIST

Presently, it falls under common assault, which allows perpetrators to serve light sentences. This is very serious violence, but often there is little visible injury afterwards.” ” CWJ pushed for the new offense to be included in a recent domestic abuse bill. .”

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Justices appear sympathetic to victims of SWAT raid on the wrong house

SCOTUSBlog

A provision known as the discretionary function exception bars claims under the FTCA that are based upon the exercise or performance or the failure to exercise or perform a discretionary function or duty on the part of a federal agency or an employee of the Government, whether or not the discretion involved is abused.

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Ukraine dispatch: arrest of Moscow Patriarchate church leader in Ukraine for supporting Russian invasion marks more aggressive security stance

JURIST

The Union of Journalists of Ukraine has also reported widespread abuses of journalists’ rights around the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra that included breaking of cameras and abuse of correspondents. He is accused of promoting inter-confessional hate and supporting Russia’s armed action against Ukraine.

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Russia authorities beat, sexually assaulted activist after anti-war poetry performance, Amnesty International says

JURIST

Kamardin suffered a concussion, multiple bruises and other injuries, but his exact health condition is unknown. Kamardin suffered a concussion, multiple bruises and other injuries, but his exact health condition is unknown. Authorities have denied Kamardin hospitalization for his injuries.

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Domestic Violence: You Are Not Alone

MorneauLaw

Acts of domestic violence can put a family in jeopardy and have the potential to cause serious and life-changing injuries. If are a victim of domestic abuse, it is imperative that you first seek safety for yourself and loved ones, then contact an experienced attorney to help you navigate your case. sexual assault.

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The Slap Heard Round the World: Employer liability for third party violence in the workplace

JayS.Rothman&Associates

The employment issue this raises is the extent to which an employer may be liable when an employee is assaulted by a third party at work. As a practical matter, it seems unlikely in the Smith-Rock situation, that there would be facts sufficient to hold the Academy liable to Chris Rock for failing to keep him safe from assault by Will Smith.

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Harvard Professor Sued for Allegedly Inseminating Woman With His Own Sperm

JonathanTurley

Berger’s life would have been entirely different had he admitted his assault on Ms. He should have known better—and, in fact, did know better—than to abuse his patient, Sarah Depoian, as described in this Complaint.” This is how the injuries are alleged: “Ms. With that understanding, Ms. Depoian at the time.

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