Kerri Bedrick may claim "battered woman syndrome" as a defense after allegedly enduring violent attacks by her son's father, according to her lead attorney and a new motion.

A Democratic candidate for State Assembly confronting domestic violence allegations made by a man he was living with is now under pressure from

State prosecutors failed to explain why domestic abuse cases are dismissed and a key advisory council lacks authority to approve domestic violence treatment programs, a new audit found.

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani suggested in a resurfaced podcast appearance that the NYPD shouldn’t be responsible for responding to domestic violence calls.

Criminal defense attorney Russ Richelsoph says domestic violence cases can be complicated to prosecute for a variety of reasons, including a heavy burden a proof for prosecutors.

LONDON, Ky. (WSMV) - The Kentucky State Police were able to rescue domestic violence victims after a juvenile called 911 on Wednesday. KSP reports that troopers rescued the victims from a situation in Laurel County at about 1 p.m.

Two grants from the state of Washington will help the Walla Walla Police Department continue and expand its victim advocacy programs.

Officers fired a total of 8 shots during the incident. But police say the suspect had only the self-inflicted injury.