domestic violence

On Thursday, people gathered to remember a grandmother who police say was brutally killed in Hartford.

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence will convene for a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss strengthening protections as it relates to domestic violence.

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence will convene for a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss strengthening protections as it relates to domestic violence. According to the state, one in five women and one in seven men have experienced domestic abuse in Connecticut. That’s why the coalition along with other domestic violence advocates are gathering at the Legislative Office...

The family of a woman who died tragically allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend has filed a lawsuit against the city of Milford and the Milford Police Department in relation to her death. Julie Minogue’s family argues that her death could have been prevented if everyone involved had performed their duties in accordance with the law and the...

The Public Health Committee is holding a public hearing on a bill that would encourage healthcare providers to screen patients for domestic violence.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges expects to return to the court soon after pleading no contest to domestic violence charges, though the team has yet to comment on the matter.

Domestic violence advocates say intimate partner murders are becoming increasingly violent in nature in Connecticut.

“He says clearly that he wants his mission in life is to ruin my life,” Julie Minogue said in court testimony. It would be the third and final time in less than a month that Julie Minogue would plead to authorities, including police and two judges, that her life was in danger. “That’s saying that he wants to ruin...

Connecticut’s largest domestic violence agency says the holiday can be triggering for survivors of abuse and is focusing on teen dating violence throughout February.

Today is Valentine’s Day, and while so many people are celebrating with roses and chocolates, for others who have experienced an abusive relationship, the holiday can trigger painful feelings. Interval House, Connecticut’s largest domestic violence agency, is supporting women and children survivors on the holiday and shining a light on the issue all month long. On Tuesday, they hosted...

About $13 million of the governor’s newly proposed budget will go to help fill a gap in federal funding for domestic violence in Connecticut.

Connecticut state law prohibits people with restraining orders against them from possessing guns. However, a federal appeals court in Texas ruled that a federal law of that nature was unconstitutional. On Monday, Connecticut state leaders had a strong reaction. Attorney General William Tong vowed to protect the law in place here and called the Texas ruling a tragic decision. Opening…

After a Texas law was ruled unconstitutional, proponents here in Connecticut said the state’s law banning firearms for people who have protective orders taken out against them is vital.

Nikki Secondino’s Instagram page has nearly 16,000 followers and describes the alleged Brooklyn killer as a model. Here’s the latest on the case.

On Wednesday, a dangerous dispute in East Hartford sent one woman to the hospital and the man suspected of shooting her appeared in court Thursday. “I didn’t know what was happening,” said neighbor Debora Diaz. “I see all these cops running by my house, and I told my grandson, ‘Oh my God, something’s going down, don’t go outside.’” On...

A 39-year-old man accused of shooting a woman inside their East Hartford home is facing attempted murder and other charges.

From community memorials to street signs wrapped with a touch of purple, the city of Milford is paying tribute to mom Julie Minogue.

From community memorials to street signs wrapped with a touch of purple, the city of Milford is paying tribute to mom Julie Minogue. Carlos Smith tells us this is the second year he and his wife have decorated the Dawes Street sign on the corner of their street. “It’s something to do and it’s nice,” Smith said. “We got...

Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire was taken into custody by Miami Police, who were called to the home after Stoudemire’s ex-wife said she came to pick up the child after receiving a picture asking for help

Investigators said the woman’s 6-year-old son rushed to a neighbor’s house pleading for help and the neighbor then called 911.