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entertainment14 days ago•166 min saved

Sandoval Pursues TROs Over Abuse Claims Against Victoria Robinson

Tom Sandoval has filed temporary restraining orders against his girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson and her father after a June 3 incident in which Robinson was arrested for intimate-partner battery. Sandoval alleges physical and verbal abuse by Victoria, including being punched and insulted, while Will Robinson allegedly punched a door. An unverified video circulating online purportedly shows Sandoval pushing Will into a lit fire pit. A hearing is set for July 16.

via Vulture|

#abuse #entertainment #intimate-partner-battery

world16 days ago•1 min saved

French mother and five children freed from 12-year captivity in Pakistan

A French national, Sylvie Yasmina, and her five children were held captive for about 12 years by her Pakistani husband in a cramped, dilapidated room in Bara, Pakistan. After one son escaped to file a police report, authorities raided the house, arrested the husband, and rescued the family, who were taken to a women’s shelter in Peshawar with plans to return to France. The husband, identified as a Pakistani national, had been residing illegally in Australia when the couple met; the family had moved to Pakistan from Australia in 2014.

via BBC|

#abuse #captivity #france

religion1 month ago•4 min saved

Pope to Meet Abuse Victims in Private Dialogue During Spain Visit

Pope Leo XIV will hold a private, closed-door meeting with abuse victims in Spain during his June visit, organized by the Spanish Church with respect for the victims’ privacy, reflecting ongoing Vatican efforts to address abuse and support transparency.

via Vatican News|

#abuse #meeting #pope

business1 month ago•4 min saved

JetBlue CEO flags wheelchair 'hack' used to bypass airport lines

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty warns that some travelers abuse wheelchair assistance to fast-track through security and boarding, highlighting a tension between disability accommodations and misuse. Airlines are legally required to provide wheelchair service, but verifying intent is difficult and abuse can cost time and money, potentially disadvantaging those who genuinely need help. Advocates urge careful policing without denying access, noting many disabilities are invisible and last‑minute requests strain staff. DOT data show thousands of disability-related complaints, underscoring the need for better planning and processes to balance accessibility with accountability.

via Business Insider|

#abuse #airline-policy #business

crime1 month ago•9 min saved

Three generations charged in Long Island case after 7-year-old's fatal abuse

Three generations of women were arrested in Bayport, Long Island, after seven-year-old Jor’Dynn Duncan died from a massive untreated infection tied to months of abuse documented on Kelly’s devices. Prosecutors say she suffered extreme restraint, injuries and neglect; Emily Kelly (50), her mother Barbara Renner (75), and Renner’s daughter Elyssa Seymore (24) were indicted on murder and related charges, with bail set at $5 million cash/$10 million bond for Kelly, $50,000 cash/$500,000 bond for Renner, and $25,000 cash/$250,000 bond for Seymore. All are due back in court June 23.

via The Independent|

#abuse #child-abuse #crime

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Survivor recounts Epstein abuse during house arrest at congressional hearing

Roza, recruited from Uzbekistan by Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel, testified at a West Palm Beach field hearing hosted by House Democrats that Epstein molested her for three years while he was under house arrest for soliciting a minor, including meetings at his Florida Science Foundation and a role that allowed him to leave custody for part of each day; the hearing, not legally binding, aimed to spotlight how Epstein and accomplices evaded accountability and how the justice system failed victims, referencing the 2008 plea deal and DOJ redaction errors. Another survivor, Maria Farmer, delivered a recorded message urging truth from authorities, underscoring ongoing concerns about investigations into Epstein’s crimes.

via BBC|

#abuse #epstein #house-arrest

advice2 months ago•13 min saved

Breaking the Cycle: A Survivor’s Plea to Escape a Toxic Family

Two Dear Abby letters describe a toxic, abusive family: the youngest sibling was repeatedly punished for others’ misdeeds and even faced the possibility that a brother was the real offender; Sara may have been raped by that brother, leaving the writer ostracized. Abby says the family needs abuse counseling and directs the reader toRAINN for support. In a second case, she tells a writer dealing with a depressed, dismissive father to set boundaries—invite help or move out and seek senior-services assistance if needed.

via The Mercury News|

#abuse #advice #counseling

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Allegations of abuse and racism swirl around UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt

Sports Illustrated reports damning allegations against UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt, including racist remarks, mental and physical abuse toward players, a reported punching incident during a game against East Carolina, a dangerous preseason drill involving moving a vehicle, and an alleged inappropriate relationship with a player; UAB says it takes concerns seriously and will investigate to ensure a safe environment.

via New York Post|

#abuse #racism #softball

entertainment2 months ago•508 min saved

Theron Reveals Harrowing South African Childhood: Father’s Attack, Mother’s Self-Defense

Charlize Theron discusses growing up in an abusive South African household, detailing how her alcoholic father attacked the family and how her mother shot him in self-defense; she also recounts leaving for Italy at 16 to escape and pursue modeling, while coping with years of shame and guilt about her mother’s actions.

via Vulture|

#abuse #charlize-theron #entertainment

lifestyle3 months ago•58 min saved

Postpartum Realities: 23 Women Describe How Partners Change After Birth

A BuzzFeed Community post gathers 23 women’s accounts of how their partners changed after becoming moms, revealing a spectrum from supportive, hands-on involvement to withdrawal or abuse; the stories highlight how the postpartum period can intensify relationship dynamics, with some women finding strength through shared parenting and others leaving abusive or unsupportive partners.

via BuzzFeed|

#abuse #lifestyle #motherhood

entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Duffy to Share On-Camera Abduction Story in Disney+ Documentary

Duffy will tell her on-camera account of being abducted, held captive, and raped in a Hulu Original documentary for Disney+, produced by Rare TV. The project marks her first on-camera retelling, six years after she first spoke publicly about the ordeal in notes from 2020, and will trace her life from Welsh upbringing to Rockferry-era fame, using archival footage and interviews while featuring her first new songs since 2020.

via Pitchfork|

#abuse #disney #documentary

culture4 months ago•465 min saved

Abuse Allegations Shake Noma, Forcing a Reckoning in Fine Dining

A New York–based report details years of alleged abuse at Noma, drawing on accounts from dozens of former employees about brutal conditions and leadership under chef René Redzepi. Redzepi issued an apology and said the environment has since changed, but observers say such brutality is a pervasive issue in high-end kitchens. Meanwhile Noma is previewing a three-and-a-half‑month Los Angeles residency priced at about $1,500 per ticket, underscoring how prestige can persist amid serious scrutiny.

via Grub Street|

#abuse #culture #fine-dining

entertainment4 months ago•12 min saved

Christina Applegate chronicles trauma and MS in candid new memoir

Christina Applegate’s memoir You With the Sad Eyes weaves decades of personal journals into a revealing account of a troubled Laurel Canyon childhood (absent father, chaotic home, sexual abuse by a caregiver) alongside her 2021 MS diagnosis. The book balances stark truth with humor, recounting relationships, fame, and the joy of her daughter Sadie, and previews a new MS-focused platform while she describes the emotional weight of reading the chapters aloud for the audio version.

via Los Angeles Times|

#abuse #christina-applegate #entertainment

entertainment4 months ago•6 min saved

Billy Preston: A Joyful Musical Genius Silenced by Secrets

The piece profiles Billy Preston, the keyboard virtuoso who electrified the 1971 Bangladesh benefit at Madison Square Garden and later scored solo hits, while revealing the private pain behind his public joy—his sexuality, childhood abuse, and years of addiction—set against a backdrop of gospel roots and legendary collaborations, as a new documentary aims to honor his genius amid his life’s silences and tragedy.

via The New York Times|

#abuse #billy-preston #documentary

technology4 months ago•8 min saved

Steam Moderation Crisis: Abusive Reviews and a Culture War on PC Gaming’s Giant

Guardian reporting reveals Steam’s moderation struggles to curb hate, harassment, and bigoted reviews on store pages and forums, with curators fueling culture-war campaigns against LGBTQ+ and marginalized creators; developers face repeated abuse and limited recourse as Valve remains largely unresponsive, leaving many feeling trapped by Steam’s dominant market position.

via The Guardian|

#abuse #culture-war #harassment