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Police: Gunman in shooting rampage had 6 prior arrests in Aurora, Illinois, including domestic battery charges
Illinois Gunman Had a History of Domestic Violence and Was 'Stressed' Before Shooting
US lawyer Avenatti won't face felony domestic violence charges
Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who represented an adult film star engaged in a legal battle with Donald Trump, will not face felony domestic violence charges, a spokesman said Friday. “Although we decline to file charges at this time, this matter remains open and we may file charges at any time prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations,” Los Angeles prosecutor spokesman Frank Mateljan said.
Suspect sought in 5 killings, including his parents, near Baton Rouge in an apparent domestic dispute
Judge rejects Trump curbs on asylum for domestic abuse victims
The ruling is the latest legal setback for the White House on immigration. Last month, a judge in San Francisco ordered a halt to a policy that prevented those entering illegally from Mexico from seeking asylum. The policy at the center Wednesday’s ruling sought to limit the ability of immigrants to fight expedited deportation by narrowing the grounds for claiming “credible fear” if they returned home, the first step in a long asylum process.
US judge strikes down Trump administration asylum policies targeting domestic and gang violence victims
A federal judge has struck down most of the Trump administration policies that make it nearly impossible for victims of domestic abuse and gang violence to be granted asylum. The policies issued by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions were part of Donald Trump’s broader crackdown on asylum and immigration. In his ruling, Judge Emmet Sullivan also ordered the government to return individuals to the US who had been deported under the policies, which made it difficult for those types of victims to claim “credible fear” of returning to their home countries.
Stormy Daniels’ Attorney Michael Avenatti Arrested After Domestic Violence Allegations
Michael Avenatti Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence
Saudi king to resume domestic tour amid Khashoggi fallout
Saudi King Salman will resume an unprecedented domestic tour next week, the royal court said Tuesday, as the kingdom grapples with an international crisis over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The king is now set to visit the “northern regions of the kingdom” next week to “inspect the condition of citizens and inaugurate a number of development projects”, the official Saudi Press Agency said citing the royal court. SPA said the king is also set to address the Shura Council, a top advisory body, on Monday, in his first public comments since the murder of insider-turned-critic Khashoggi on October 2 in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.