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Judge who released Portage Park domestic violence suspect reassigned
A Cook County judge who allowed a man later accused of killing his wife to be released on electronic monitoring will no longer hear domestic violence cases, Chief Judge Timothy Evans announced Thursday.
Cook County judge reassigned from domestic violence cases after releasing man later accused of killing wife
Judge Thomas Nowinski made the request himself to be reassigned from the Domestic Violence Division to hearing misdemeanor and traffic cases.
Cook County Judge Thomas Nowinski will no longer handle domestic violence cases
A judge will be transferred out of the Domestic Violence Division of Cook County Circuit Court at his own request, following harsh criticism after the judge released a man who later allegedly killed his wife.
Cook County judge moved off domestic violence cases after 2 suspects allegedly kill woman, child
The Cook County judge who presided over two order of protection cases in which the suspects went on to allegedly kill a woman and child has been moved off domestic violence cases.
Cook County chief judge promises changes in domestic violence court
Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans says recent tragedies have prompted changes in domestic violence court. The big picture: Evans is promising more collaboration with prosecutors and interviews with victims after the court came under scrutiny because of two high-profile cases last year.
Embattled Cook County judge transferred after releasing alleged domestic abuser
Cook County Judge Thomas Nowinski, who ordered the release of a man who allegedly went on to kill his wife in November, is being moved out of domestic violence court. There were multiple calls for Nowinski to step down from the bench.
Domestic violence suspect found dead in Sacramento apartment after barricading in apartment
A domestic violence suspect barricaded in an apartment complex in the south Natomas area was found dead when authorities were ...
Barricaded domestic violence suspect in standoff with Sacramento police at apartment
A police tactical team is now at the complex in the 2700 block of Orchard Lane in the Willowcreek neighborhood with crisis ...
Fort Worth PD releases video of officers exchanging gunshots with domestic violence suspect
The suspect, 31-year-old Cameron Leverett, remains hospitalized. He is charged with numerous counts of aggravated assault ...
Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism
Spain uses an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim is to be abused again. A Times investigation last year ...
Ex-girlfriend of NY drunk driver who ran over pedestrians slams court for freeing him while facing domestic violence charges
The emotional former partner of suspected car thief Kyle Fernandez was seen quietly crying as Manhattan ADA Meaghan Dunigan ...
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Harrisburg Community Mourns "Super Mom" Killed in Domestic Violence Incident as Family Seeks Support for Surviving Children
Chartara Courtney was fatally shot by her boyfriend, Willie Wimbley, who then committed suicide, as deputies witnessed.
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Domestic Violence: Breaking the ‘Cycle of Abuse’
In light of two recent domestic violence cases that have captured the community’s attention, local law enforcement and ...
As Greece confronts gender-based violence, a new law triggers legal protest
Greek lawyers' associations have announced a nationwide strike for Thursday and Friday of next week, protesting draft legislation to combat gender-based violence.
Columbus domestic violence deaths climb as shelters struggle to keep up with community need
Beck said that in just the first two quarters of the 2025 fiscal year, it had already served 557 people, and more than half ...