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NEWS ABOUT: domestic violence

domestic violence stories: 105 news summaries

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 Knightley Stars 
 in Domestic 
 Violence Ad 

Spot shows successful actress' encounter with abusive partner

Apr 2, 09 2:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - Keira Knightley gets roughed up in a new TV ad on domestic violence, the Guardian reports. Knightley, playing herself, returns home to be accused by her abusive partner of an affair with a co-star. As he beats her, the camera pulls out to reveal that they are on a film... More »

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domestic violence • domestic abuse • ad campaign • Keira Knightley • public service • domestic disturbance

 Rihanna, Chris May 
 Reunite on Oprah 

Singer reportedly wants public apology from alleged abuser

Apr 1, 09 7:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna and Chris Brown may be reuniting—on Oprah’s couch, Hollyscoop reports. Rihanna has been talking to Oprah since the talk show queen famously begged her not to take Brown back, sources tell Look magazine, and a public apology may be in the works. More »

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Oprah Winfrey • domestic violence • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Rihanna Still 
 Working With DA 

Attorney, DA rep confirm cooperation

Mar 31, 09 10:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna is cooperating with the Los Angeles District Attorney in the case against Chris Brown—and reports otherwise are “totally incorrect,” her attorney tells E! A rep for the DA’s office also confirms Rihanna is “a cooperating victim” in the domestic-violence case, although she will not... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • arraignment • district attorney • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Merde! French 
 Rapper Sparks 
 Feminist Fury 

Lyrics threaten to break lovers arm, legs

Mar 30, 09 5:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - A French musician's rap about beating his girlfriend has so enraged activists that they're lobbying to have him banned from an upcoming rock festival, the Guardian reports. OrelSan sings about a broken arm, broken legs, and a wished-for miscarriage and "slow death" for his lover in his song Sale ... More »

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music • France • sexism • domestic violence • Socialist Party • rapper • rap music • feminists • Communists

Bruised Pic Leads to Push for 'Rihanna's Law'

Plus, Chris Brown cancels court meeting

Mar 25, 09 9:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - The now-ubiquitous photo of a battered Rihanna has propelled an advocacy group to push for “Rihanna’s Law,” which would deter law enforcement employees from releasing exploitative photos of crime victims, the Los Angeles Times reports. “We can no longer tolerate the leaking of private information when... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • photograph • Rihanna • Chris Brown • court appearance

 PSA Re-enacts Rihanna Beating 

Activist organization launches new campaign

Mar 20, 09 8:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna’s alleged assault by Chris Brown is re-enacted in a new PSA, AP reports. Actors play out the scene while a narrator reads details from the police affidavit. “There was no need to sensationalize things. It was bad enough,” says the CEO of DoSomething.org, adding that... More »

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online videos • domestic violence • reenactment • Rihanna • PSA • teenager • physical abuse • Chris Brown

Runway Finalist Charged With Hurling Cat at Ex-Beau

Way to have a hissy fit

Mar 19, 09 9:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - Way to have a hissy fit. Quirky Project Runway finalist Kenley Collins was arrested last night after hurling her cat at an ex-boyfriend in her Brooklyn apartment, reports the New York Daily News. The catty season-five contestant also lobbed a laptap, apples, and a glass of water, police said. She... More »

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Brooklyn • domestic violence • weapon • assault • Project Runway • cat • Kenley Collins

 Teen Fans Blame...Rihanna 

Experts stress need for education

Mar 19, 09 8:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - Who deserves the blame for Chris Brown’s alleged attack on Rihanna? Not Brown, say many teens. A recent survey showed 46% blame Rihanna, while 52% placed blame on both parties, the New York Times reports—and the level of support has parents worried. "She probly ran into a... More »

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domestic violence • celebrity • hip-hop • Rihanna • teenager • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Rihanna 'Too Ashamed' 
 to Go Public With Chris 

Singer won't comment on case, wants it forgotten

Mar 17, 09 10:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna isn’t ready to confirm she's back on with Chris Brown, for fear of fan backlash, reports Bang Showbiz. The singer told a pal, “I’m too ashamed to go public yet.” And not just about her relationship—don’t expect Rihanna to mention anything about the... More »

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domestic violence • celebrity • relationship • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Rihanna Feels Unworthy: Oprah 

It's a sign of low self-esteem, she says

Mar 13, 09 6:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna took back her abusive boyfriend because she feels bad about herself, Oprah said on her show yesterday. "If you go back with a man who hits you, it is because you don't feel you're worthy of being with a man who won't," she said. Guest Tyra Banks... More »

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entertainment • Oprah Winfrey • Tyra Banks • abuse • domestic violence • Rihanna • Chris Brown

 Brown to Ax 
 Manager; She 
 Denies Affair 

Brown upset with his entire team

Mar 12, 09 11:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - Chris Brown is ready to fire his manager, the New York Post reports—but not because of their rumored affair. Brown is upset his apology over the alleged assault of Rihanna was issued late and sounded “insincere,” an insider says, and the singer is ready to replace his... More »

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domestic violence • celebrity • affair • text message • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown • manager • Tina Davis


 Chris Brown
 Bails on Kids'
 Award Show 

Rep cites pending charges as reason

Mar 11, 09 2:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Amid growing protests over his inclusion in the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Chris Brown has withdrawn from the event, TMZ reports. Just yesterday, the network defended Brown's right to contest his two nominations, but with the singer facing charges for allegedly beating Rihanna, parents groups were skeptical about the decision... More »

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music • domestic violence • Nickelodeon • Rihanna • Chris Brown • criminal charges

Chris Brown's Manager Sent Sexy Text That Sparked Fight

TMZ says pair had sexual relationship

Mar 10, 09 1:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - The woman who left a three-page text on Chris Brown’s cell phone, inciting Rihanna’s fury and Brown's aggression, was none other than Brown’s manager, TMZ reports. Rumor has it Brown and Tina Davis, 40, had a relationship when Brown was 16, though both have denied it. The... More »

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crime • abuse • domestic violence • fight • text message • Rihanna • Chris Brown • manager

 Rihanna Case 
 a Wake-Up Call 
 for Teens 

Young people becoming more aware of domestic violence

Mar 10, 09 11:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Rihanna-Chris Brown saga provides an important “teachable moment” for kids, USA Today reports. One in four teen relationships involves violence and this highly visible case is bringing awareness to those who thought “it can’t happen" to me—especially after a photo of Rihanna's battered face was... More »

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education • abuse • domestic violence • violence • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Brown, Rihanna 
 Record Duet 

Plus, details of two prior incidents emerge

Mar 10, 09 10:13 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna and alleged abuser Chris Brown are recording a duet slated for Brown’s new album, E! reports. The pair has been holed up in a California recording studio with an award-winning producer. Another source confirmed Rihanna is recording again, using music as “her refuge.” Meanwhile, the New ... More »

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Oprah to Rihanna: 'He Will Hit You Again'

But 'she hit me first,' Brown claims

Mar 9, 09 7:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - As Chris Brown tries to negotiate a misdemeanor plea, Oprah Winfrey spoke to battered girlfriend Rihanna through her show Friday, telling the battered singer, “If a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again.” An expert on her show compared Brown to... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • felony • misdemeanor • plea bargain • assault • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Brown Still Blogging, Partying 

More from singers' friends, families

Mar 6, 09 10:10 AM CST
(Newser) - Chris Brown may have been charged with two felonies, but he still wants you to vote for him to win the Kids’ Choice Awards, Us reports. The singer posted a blog yesterday asking for votes and thanking fans for the support. The charges also weren’t enough to stop him... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • celebrity • felony • assault • Rihanna • Kids Choice Awards • physical abuse • Chris Brown

(Newser) - Singer Chris Brown is being charged with two felonies in the beating of girlfriend Rihanna, Los Angeles authorities announced today. Brown, 19, is expected to appear in court this afternoon to enter a plea in the Feb. 8 incident, People reports, in which he faces counts of assault and making... More »

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Los Angeles • domestic violence • Rihanna • Chris Brown • felony assault

Evidence
Stacks Up Vs. Chris Brown

LA authorities have bloody gown, more gruesome photos

Mar 5, 09 9:06 AM CST
(Newser) - Even if Rihanna refuses to testify against Chris Brown, the evidence—including Rihanna’s bloodstained gown and a blow-by-blow police report—is powerful. Police notes obtained by a Los Angeles TV station reveal Brown bit Rihanna and shoved her head against a car window, TMZ reports, adding that photos of... More »

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

 Brown's Lawyers 
 Seek Plea Deal 

Singer due in court today over alleged assault on Rihanna

Mar 5, 09 2:04 AM CST
(Newser) - Chris Brown's lawyers are in talks with prosecutors about a plea deal that could see the singer hit with probation instead of jail time for his alleged assault on Rihanna, insiders tell E! Online. Brown would plead guilty to a misdemeanor under the deal. Prosecutors have been looking for evidence... More »

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domestic violence • plea bargain • assault • Rihanna • Chris Brown

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