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(Newser) - The gunman in this week's Pittsburgh shooting hated women, but the nation seems not to care much about the rising number of such cases fueled by misogyny, Bob Herbert writes in the New York Times. He recalls the similarly motivated 2006 slayings in an Amish schoolhouse: “There would... More »

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women • United States • domestic violence • Pittsburgh • mass shootings • misogyny • George Sodini

(Newser) - The Minnesota couple whose exuberant wedding procession went viral, generating millions of YouTube hits, are using their powers for good. Having brought priceless publicity to the song Forever, by domestic batterer Chris Brown, Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz are encouraging fans to support domestic-violence prevention. More »

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entertainment • YouTube • domestic violence • Minnesota • Rihanna • St. Paul • Chris Brown • wedding video • Jill Peterson • Kevin Heinz • Sheila Wellstone Institute

Brown Gets a Boost From Viral Wedding Video

Record sales soar as shamed singer enjoys 'halo effect'

Jul 29, 09 6:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - The hit YouTube video of a wedding party boogieing down the aisle has given Chris Brown a much-needed boost in record sales, not to mention publicity for something besides domestic violence, Billboard reports. The singer's Forever, the couple's song of choice, is now in the iTunes top 10 despite... More »

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YouTube • domestic violence • viral video • Rihanna • Chris Brown • wedding video

 Brown Apologizes 
 for Rihanna Assault 

'No one is more disappointed in me than I am,' singer says in YouTube video

Jul 20, 09 4:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - Chris Brown breaks the silence on his alleged assault on Rihanna with a YouTube confessional posted today, E! reports. “I felt it was time that you heard directly from me that I am sorry,” the singer said, explaining that he had remained silent since the February incident on... More »

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entertainment • music • battery • domestic violence • hip-hop • Rihanna • domestic abuse • Chris Brown • R&B

 Drowning in Alcohol, 
 Aborigines Split 
 Over Booze Ban 

Some see restrictions as infringement on hard-won rights

Jul 5, 09 11:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - As the Australian government cracks down on alcohol in Aboriginal areas, some communities are taking matters into their own hands, instituting local restrictions on booze, the New York Times reports. Some indigenous leaders see alcohol as a blight on their communities, fueling child abuse and domestic violence. But others see... More »

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Australia • alcohol • alcoholism • Aborigines • alcohol abuse • domestic violence • restrictions

(Newser) - R&B star Chris Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault today and will get 5 years’ probation but no jail time, TMZ reports. Also included: Six months of labor, mandatory court visits every three months, and a restraining order keeping him 50 yards from his victim, singer Rihanna, at all... More »

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entertainment • music • domestic violence • probation • Rihanna • Chris Brown • felony assault • plea deal

 Rihanna, Chris 
 to Meet at Hearing 

Rihanna expected to take the stand; media swarm

Jun 22, 09 9:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - Los Angeles courthouses are no strangers to paparazzi, but today’s preliminary hearing for Chris Brown promises to be one for the record books. Brown’s case is proving more popular than those of fellow tabloid magnets Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Lindsay Lohan, with 52 media outlets requesting attendance.... More »

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entertainment • celebrity trials • domestic violence • celebrity • assault • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

(Newser) - In a somewhat baffling move, Mary J. Blige has recorded a duet with alleged Rihanna-beater Chris Brown, Jezebel reports. Blige has been outspoken about her suffering at the hands of a former boyfriend and the terrors of growing up around domestic violence. To make matters more uncomfortable, it appears that... More »

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entertainment • domestic violence • Internet leak • song • Rihanna • Mary J. Blige • Chris Brown • duet

Turkey Loses Milestone Gender Case

Domestic violence ruling marks women's rights breakthrough

Jun 10, 09 8:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - Europe’s human rights court has ruled against Turkey in a key gender-discrimination case, holding that the country was too lenient toward a man who attacked his wife and killed his mother-in-law. The case marks the first time the Court of Human Rights has labeled such a case gender discrimination,... More »

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Turkey • women's rights • domestic violence • gender discrimination • European Court of Human Rights • Nahide Opuz

 Lavish Wives 
 Deserve a Slap: 
 Saudi Judge 

His comments are met with protest at domestic violence conference

May 11, 09 6:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - A Saudi judge says women who spend lavishly on items like designer abayas (black gowns) deserve to be slapped by their husbands, Arab News reports. His comments at a domestic violence conference invoked loud protests from women in the audience. The judge also lamented that "nobody puts even a... More »

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Saudi Arabia • women's rights • sexism • domestic violence • judge

 Brown Lawyer Pursues Leaker 

Geragos plans to mine internal police records for evidence

May 7, 09 9:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Attempting to learn how TMZ got a photo of Rihanna’s bruised face, Chris Brown’s lawyer filed two motions yesterday asking for internal police records, the New York Daily News reports. The LAPD is still probing the leak internally, but lawyer Mark Geragos is due back in court May... More »

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entertainment • celebrity trials • domestic violence • celebrity • assault • press leaks • Rihanna • Mark Geragos • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Rihanna Hits 
 Red Carpet, 
 Nixes Concert 

Singer debuts at Met, cancels show on same day

May 5, 09 11:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna hit the red carpet last night for the first time since her alleged beating by Chris Brown, the AP reports. The singer, clad in a tuxedo, attended the Metropolitan Museum’s annual costume gala. Also yesterday, a comeback concert in Dubai—scheduled for May 28, the day of Brown’... More »

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entertainment • celebrity trials • domestic violence • Dubai • celebrity • concert • red carpet • assault • Rihanna • Metropolitan Museum of Art • physical abuse • Chris Brown

Real Housewife Still Battling Bruised 'Jilted Moron'

Kelly Bensimon in court next month to answer domestic violence charges

May 3, 09 12:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Raw nerves are definitely not settling down between wacky New York City Real Housewife Kelly Bensimon and the ex-beau she's accused of attacking. Nick Stefanov filed a police report that she gave him a black eye and face gash. “What guy does that? He acted like he was Rihanna,... More »

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entertainment • domestic violence • assault • Real Housewives of New York City • Kelly Bensimon • court date

Rihanna Photo Leak Could Sink Brown Case

Singer's lawyer wants case thrown out if cops were responsible

Apr 29, 09 2:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - The case against Chris Brown could be dismissed if a pending probe finds cops were responsible for leaking photos of a battered Rihanna, his lawyer tells E! Online. A Los Angeles judge scheduled the preliminary hearing for May 28 in response to the lawyer's request for a delay in... More »

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entertainment • celebrity trials • domestic violence • felony • assault • Grammy Awards • Rihanna • domestic abuse • criminal trial • Chris Brown

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Susan Boyle Makeover Begins 


Apr 22, 09 10:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Susan Boyle, Britain’s Got Talent contestant and Internet sensation, has been the subject of one hot debate: Makeover or no makeover? The makeover process has already begun, Deadline reports—Boyle appeared recently in a trendy dress and leather jacket. “It wasn’t until I saw myself on TV... More »

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entertainment • American Idol • Simon Cowell • Mike Tyson • domestic violence • celebrity • Paula Abdul • Randy Jackson • Chris Brown • Susan Boyle • makeover

 Rihanna, Chris 
 May Reunite 
 Tonight 

Plus, Rihanna reportedly planning tour

Apr 22, 09 8:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - Chris Brown and Rihanna may be reuniting in public for the first time tonight, the Daily Star reports. Rihanna is a confirmed guest at an ASCAP Awards after-party honoring a songwriter who has worked with both her and Brown; Brown is “possibly” attending. Meanwhile, Rihanna is planning “a... More »

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domestic violence • celebrity • Rihanna • concert tour • Chris Brown

 Woman Tapes Puppy to Fridge 

Abby Toll faces animal cruelty charges after bizarre fight with boyfriend

Apr 17, 09 4:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - A 20-year-old University of Colorado at Boulder student faces animal cruelty charges after taping her boyfriend’s Shiba Inu puppy to a refrigerator, NBC 9 Colorado reports. Abby Toll apparently didn’t like Rex, boyfriend Bryan Beck’s dog, and taped up the animal after the two had a fight.... More »

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animal cruelty • abuse • domestic violence • puppy • Colorado • dog • Abby Toll • Bryan Beck • Boulder, Colo.

 Rihanna Plans 
 Comeback 
 Concert 

First return to stage will be in Dubai

Apr 16, 09 6:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna will take the stage in Dubai next month in her first concert since her infamous blowup with Chris Brown, E! reports. A May 28 show, likely at an outdoor venue, is planned, with more than 25,000 tickets “going on sale in the next couple of days,”... More »

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domestic violence • concert • assault • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Brown Plea Deal in Works; 
 Arraignment Today 

Singer expected to plead not guilty

Apr 6, 09 8:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - As Chris Brown prepares for his arraignment today, “intense” negotiations on a plea deal are under way, a source tells the New York Daily News. “It’s expected to be resolved at some point soon. Rihanna wants it resolved as well,” the source says. Brown is seeking... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • celebrity • assault • arraignment • Rihanna • Chris Brown

(Newser) - Pressure from British and German leaders over legalized rape in Afghanistan has pushed President Hamid Karzai to order a review of a law governing Shiites, Reuters reports. Karzai said the Justice Ministry would scrutinize the Shiite Personal Status Law and send it back to parliament if necessary. But he said... More »

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Afghanistan • women's rights • Gordon Brown • Hamid Karzai • rape • domestic violence • sexual assault • Shiite Personal Status Law

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