Domestic violence surge 'easing' in King County, prosecutors say Prosecutors in King County say the numbers of domestic violence cases overall are trending downward. That’s after a spike in cases during the pandemic. Amy Radil
Low-income domestic violence survivors face uphill battle in obtaining court-ordered protections Advocates are calling for more funding for housing, shelters, and legal services as well as consistent policy implementation. Kelsey Turner / InvestigateWest
Why many judges in WA won’t order abusers to turn in guns Washington has some of the strongest firearm regulations in the country. But across the state, many judges have stopped enforcing Washington’s firearm surrender law in civil protection order cases due to their interpretation of a landmark court decision. Kelsey Turner / InvestigateWest
Brad Pitt choked and hit his children, Angelina Jolie says in a court filing Jolie alleges that on a 2016 flight, Pitt hit and poured alcohol on both her and their children. She filed for divorce soon after, and the couple is still battling over assets and custody of the kids. The Associated Press
Changes in law enforcement may be leading to fewer guns at home The City and County of Spokane have seen an unprecedented number of gun removals so far this year. And while there are different reasons a person can have firearms removed from their home, some of this increase appears to be driven by a change in how courts are treating domestic violence protection orders. Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 30 mins
The Justice Department Overturns Rules That Limited Asylum For Survivors Of Violence In a victory for survivors of domestic and gang violence, the Department of Justice on Wednesday vacated the controversial Trump-era decisions. Joel Rose
Seahawks cut ties with Chad Wheeler following domestic violence arrest Former Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Chad Wheeler was charged with first-degree domestic violence assault on Wednesday following his arrest last weekend. Associated Press
King County has already seen 13 domestic violence homicides in 2020 King County has seen an uptick in the number and severity of domestic violence cases since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March. The number of domestic violence homicides in the county has nearly doubled since last year, with 13 people dead as of September 30. Liz Brazile
COVID-19 Has Created A Legal Aid Crisis. FEMA's Usual Response Is Missing The agency usually provides funding for legal aid hotlines after disasters. But the White House has not approved such funding for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Rebecca Hersher
Global Lockdowns Resulting In 'Horrifying Surge' In Domestic Violence, U.N. Warns United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said that reported cases had doubled in some countries "as the economic and social pressures and fear have grown." Scott Neuman
