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Domestic Violence

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2012

    Fort Lauderdale Man Sentenced by Judge to Dinner At Red Lobster

    Red LobsterRed Lobster - now court-appointed.​We always knew that some day dinner at Red Lobster would have to be court appointed.  Apparently, that time is now.According to The Sun-Sentinel, 47-year old Joseph Bray was in court after being arrested for a domestic dispute.  It seems that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    Judge Sends Alleged Domestic Abuser on Date With Wife; Sun-Sentinel Thinks It's Adorable (UPDATED)

    Update, 2:17 p.m.: Added comment from Hurley's judicial assistant.Update: 3:05 p.m.: Added comment from the president of Women In Distress.​Plantation's Joseph Bray is accused of pushing his wife onto a couch, putting his hand across her neck, and raising his fist to punch her. He was arreste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    Cheryl Hepner's Husband Charged in Tamarac Shooting Captured on iPhone

    Broward Sheriff's OfficeSheldon Hepner​Sheldon Hepner, the husband of Cheryl Hepner -- who's accused of shooting her son-in-law after he arrived at her Tamarac home to pick up his son -- has been charged as an accomplice in the December 7 shooting.According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, She ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2011

    Sandro Michel Hit His Wife While She Drove; She Lost Control and Crashed In Lake, He Died

    Broward Sheriff's OfficeSandro Michel, shown here after a May arrest for domestic violence, died after hitting his wife while she was driving, causing her to drive into a lake.​A domestic-violence dispute early yesterday morning in Pembroke Park ended with a car plunging into a lake, one man d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    James McKnight, Former Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver, Arrested in Alleged Domestic Violence

    Broward Sheriff's OfficeJames McKnight​Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver James McKnight was arrested yesterday in an alleged domestic-violence incident, according to records from the Broward Sheriff's Office.McKnight's alleged offense occurred in Southwest Ranches -- the same town that played ho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2011

    Manny Ramirez Formally Charged With Domestic Violence

    Broward Sheriff's OfficeManny Ramirez -- who used quite a bit of chemical help to amass his MLB statistics -- will face a domestic-violence charge for allegedly slapping his wife.​The Broward State Attorney's Office announced yesterday that Manny Ramirez -- former World Series MVP and MLB drug ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    Lois Frankel: Allen West Hates Women, Unless He Gives $1,000 to Help End Domestic Violence

    page2live.comLois Frankel doesn't leave the house without some metal.​Running a congressional campaign against a (partially) well-liked incumbent is a tough task, which typically leads to some more-outlandish or extreme campaign tactics.As an example, here's the new website started by former West ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2011

    Florida Counties Lead Nation in Non-Criminal Deportations via Secure Communities

    An ICE raid in Miami​A coalition of immigrant-rights groups is publicizing data obtained after a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that shows a new program that aims to identify dangerous criminals who are here illegally is having major side ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    Courthouse Gunman Facing Divorce Case, Domestic Violence and Contempt Charges, and Foreclosure on His Home

    A gunman got into the Broward County Courthouse this morning, aimed the weapon at his chest, and threatened to kill himself this morning before deputies and police were able to talk him down without any violence. Marin Stroia, the accused gunman. ​The gunman has been identified a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2010

    Terry Jones, Qur'an Burning Pastor, Donates Car to NJ Women's Shelter

    via autodays.com​The Gainsville preacher who named September 11th "International Burn a Qur'an Day" and threatened to burn thousands of Muslim holy books before deciding against it last-minute is in New Jersey to pick up, in the words of Bob Barker on The Price is Right...A BRAND NEW CAR.

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    More Tragedy for Crofutt Family of Boynton Beach

    Ryan Crofutt​As if Frank and Vicki Crofutt haven't been through enough, last night their brain-damaged son Ryan was arrested for domestic battery, after a scuffle left his father with two broken legs.Ryan Crofutt's case became a crusade for state legislators like Joe Abruzzo, who were incensed by ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2010

    Teacher Calvin Williams Had Two Domestic Disputes Before Murder

    Calvins Williams called police twice about another lover.​Two years before he was allegedly murdered by a lover, middle school teacher Calvin Williams twice called Riviera Beach police to his apartment to respond to violent domestic disputes.The first call came on the night of September 25, 2008. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2010

    Police: Dalia Dippolito Offered to Hire a Cop to Investigate Her Husband

    Courtesy Palm Beach County State Attorney's OfficeDalia Dippolito meets with an undercover cop.​Dalia Dippolito, South Florida's most infamous escort, has already been accused of hiring an undercover Boynton Beach police officer to kill her husband.But a newly released police report alleges that s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2010

    Domestic Violence Call Leads to Discovery of Child Porn Collection

    Hottenrott​When the Fort Lauderdale Police responded to a domestic violence call April 10 at the home of Frank Hottenrott, officers made a grisly discovery: over 1,200 images of child pornography and more than 300 videos stored among several of Hottenrott's computers. In his confession to pol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2010

    Why Brandon Marshall Needs to Bring His Thug Act to Miami, Not Broward

    Brandon Marshall: Even his official team photos look like mug shots.​An open letter to Brandon Marshall:As the newest member of the Miami Dolphins, no doubt you're looking for a place in South Florida to call home, and you may be considering a quieter life in Broward or Palm Beach counties. Don't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2010

    Debra Villegas' Dual Roles: "Cold-Hearted Bitch" and Terrified Wife

    Debra Villegas (left) and her daughter, Aimee.​Many people have wondered how Debra Villegas could fill two seemingly conflicting roles. How could she be the confident, right-hand woman to Scott Rothstein as he ran a massive Ponzi scheme out of his law office, yet go home every night to an allegedl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    Restaurant News: Bellini's Opens on Federal, Pollo Tropical Lends a Hand, Jackson Tasting in Oakland Park

    •    The coal-fired pizza craze continues to be hotter than a. . . coal-fired oven. The latest example is Bellini's Coal-Fired Pizza, now dishing up those crisp-crusted pies on North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. The menu goes beyond the usual pizzeria suspects with dishes lik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    Boynton Beach Fires Cop After Domestic Abuse Case, Despite Acquittal

    Photo: Palm Beach Sheriff's OfficeThomas Jones​Thomas Jones, an officer with the Boynton Beach Police Department, has been fired following his arrest for domestic battery in January of last year. Jones was acquitted in a jury trial in April, but in a memo released today, Boynton Beach City Manager ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2009

    Powerhouse

    Photo: Palm Beach Sheriff's OfficeThomas Jones​Thomas Jones, an officer with the Boynton Beach Police Department, has been fired following his arrest for domestic battery in January of last year. Jones was acquitted in a jury trial in April, but in a memo released today, Boynton Beach City Manager ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 12, 2009

    Chiffon Curves

    Photo: Palm Beach Sheriff's OfficeThomas Jones​Thomas Jones, an officer with the Boynton Beach Police Department, has been fired following his arrest for domestic battery in January of last year. Jones was acquitted in a jury trial in April, but in a memo released today, Boynton Beach City Manager ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2009

    Broward Deputies Bust Out the Wife-Beaters for Domestic Violence Sweep

    If you slapped your spouse around lately, then earned an arrest warrant but wondered where the police were, check your front porch. Broward Sheriff's Office just announced the arrest of 30 offenders in a sweep that concluded this morning and which coincided with the seventh anniversary of the Nation ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2009

    Don't Be Too Aware of Breast Cancer; It's Also Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Flickr: MagellansGirl​You thought you were so "aware" with your pink ribbon for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Where's your purple ribbon for Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Did it fall off while you were beating your spouse, hypocrite? October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. And sinc ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 19, 2007

    Walk Like a Man, Girl!

    Flickr: MagellansGirl​You thought you were so "aware" with your pink ribbon for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Where's your purple ribbon for Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Did it fall off while you were beating your spouse, hypocrite? October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. And sinc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2007

    Jim Moran, Tax Cheat

    Flickr: MagellansGirl​You thought you were so "aware" with your pink ribbon for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Where's your purple ribbon for Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Did it fall off while you were beating your spouse, hypocrite? October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. And sinc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2006

    Palm Beach Post TV Critic Arrested

    Flickr: MagellansGirl​You thought you were so "aware" with your pink ribbon for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Where's your purple ribbon for Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Did it fall off while you were beating your spouse, hypocrite? October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. And sinc ... More >>

  • News

    October 22, 1998

    Undercurrents

    Flickr: MagellansGirl​You thought you were so "aware" with your pink ribbon for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Where's your purple ribbon for Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Did it fall off while you were beating your spouse, hypocrite? October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. And sinc ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 2, 1998

    Stupid Is as Stupid's Written

    Flickr: MagellansGirl​You thought you were so "aware" with your pink ribbon for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Where's your purple ribbon for Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Did it fall off while you were beating your spouse, hypocrite? October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. And sinc ... More >>

  • News

    April 23, 1998

    Paying the Race Card

    Having made the county pay for Lockwood's alleged racism, embattled lawyer Norman Ganz is now going after the sheriff's office

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