Tag: domestic abuse
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Mum ‘knew she had to get out’ after thug locked her in house and ‘tried to take her eyes’
Introduction: A harrowing account of domestic abuse In a case that highlights the brutal realities many survivors endure, a mother has spoken publicly about how she knew she had to escape after her abusive partner trapped her inside his home for days. The details—described by the survivor—include threats, physical harm, and an assault on her…
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Mum Escapes Abusive Trap: The Day She Found the Strength to Leave
Introduction: A Story of Survival and Courage In cases of domestic abuse, the line between fear and hope can be thin. A mother’s account reveals how control, threats, and sustained violence can strip away safety, leaving a path toward resilience and escape. This article summarizes a survivor’s experience—without sensationalizing the trauma—to highlight the realities many…
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Fatima Bhutto on abusive relationship in memoir: I thought it could never happen to me
Introduction: A deeply personal confession from a prominent writer Fatima Bhutto, the acclaimed Pakistani author and political commentator, is preparing a forthcoming memoir that promises to confront a painful truth many prefer to keep private. In candid conversations ahead of its publication, Bhutto explains that the book was never meant to center on a public…
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AI and Digital Tech Abuse: How Abusers Control Women
Tech as a tool of control: the new face of domestic abuse Domestic abuse is increasingly taking a digital turn. A leading charity, Refuge, reports that perpetrators are using artificial intelligence, smart devices and online platforms to monitor, intimidate and manipulate women. This shift means abuse can happen every minute of the day, often far…
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Stepfather jailed for four years over decades of abuse against partner’s children
Former partner’s children subjected to years of abuse A man described in court as a cruel stepfather has been jailed for four years after being found guilty of abusing his partner’s children in the Midlands during the 1990s. The victims, three complainants now aged in their 30s and 40s, told jurors that they endured almost…
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Stepfather jailed for four years over ‘house of horrors’ abuse
Former stepfather jailed for four years over ‘house of horrors’ abuse A man described by prosecutors as having subjected his partner’s children to near-daily physical and degrading mental abuse in the Midlands during the 1990s has been sentenced to four years in prison. The case, which has come to symbolize shocking family abuse, was brought…
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Stepfather jailed for four years over decades of abuse against partner’s children in the Midlands
A grim case from the Midlands reveals how a stepfather subjected his partner’s children to almost daily abuse, leaving lasting scars on three adults now in their 30s and 40s. The man, described in court as treating the children “like slaves,” received a four-year prison sentence after a lengthy legal process that uncovered decades of…
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Woman Forced to Drink Boyfriend’s Blood: Horror Attacks and a Survivor’s Fight for Justice
Overview In a disturbing case that highlights the extremes of domestic violence, a survivor known as Maisie Henderson describes a pattern of brutal abuse at the hands of her partner. The allegations include threats, coercion, and violent acts that left her fearing for both her safety and her unborn child. This report focuses on the…
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Husband to Appear in UK Court Over Drugging and Raping Ex-Wife: 56-Count Case
Overview of the Case A man, formerly from Swindon and now residing in Enfield, is due to appear in a UK Crown Court charged with an extensive list of offences related to alleged sexual assault and drugging of his ex-wife. The accused, aged 49, is scheduled to appear before Judge Angela Morris, the Recorder of…
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House Slave Case: Prior Social Services Reports 20 Years Earlier
Overview of the Case A disturbing case has drawn attention to long-standing concerns about safeguarding and how welfare systems respond to entrenched domestic abuse. A mother, identified only as Amanda Wixon in initial reporting, allegedly imprisoned a woman for 25 years, treating her as a house slave and keeping her living on scraps. The victim,…