Domestic

Broward County Judge Faces Public Reprimand for Misconduct in Domestic Violence Case

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida — A Broward County judge could soon face disciplinary action after intervening on behalf of a friend charged with domestic violence. The Florida Supreme Court is set to review the case against Judge Woody Clermont for possibly breaching judicial ethics. Documents submitted by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission detail that on April 11, Judge Clermont attended a courtroom session where a friend was making their initial appearance regarding the charge. During this session, he reportedly provided “mitigating information” about his friend to both a prosecutor and the presiding judge. Such actions have … Read more

Former Officer Faces Trial for Allegedly Exploiting Domestic Violence Victim in Disturbing Case

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INDIANAPOLIS — A former officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting a domestic violence victim during a response call. The incident raises troubling questions about abuse of power within law enforcement. The incident occurred while the officer was responding to a domestic violence situation. According to reports, he instructed the victim that she owed him a favor, claiming he had intervened to prevent her arrest. This alleged misconduct prompted an investigation, leading to the officer being charged with rape. Court proceedings are expected to begin shortly, as the … Read more

Trial Set to Begin for Man Accused of Killing Prominent Radio Host Gaby Ramos in Domestic Violence Case

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SALT LAKE CITY — A trial is set to begin next year for a man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Sifuentes Castilla, who was a prominent Hispanic radio host known publicly as Gaby Ramos. Manuel Omar Burciaga-Perea, 38, is scheduled to stand trial over a four-day period starting May 5, 2026. Prosecutors allege that Burciaga-Perea shot and killed Sifuentes Castilla, 38, at her home on October 17, 2021. Charges were brought against him in November 2021, but his first court appearance did not occur until June 2023 due to his arrest in Mexico and … Read more

Washington County Grand Jury Indicts 11 Defendants on Multiple Charges, Including Domestic Violence and Drug Trafficking

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MARIETTA, Ohio — An indictment was handed down by a Washington County Grand Jury on Thursday, involving a diverse group of 11 defendants facing various felony and misdemeanor charges. Among those indicted is Joseph Lee Kellison from Belpre, who is charged with domestic violence, classified as a fourth-degree felony, stemming from an incident on July 2. Another Belpre resident, 54-year-old Timothy Wayne Cowan, faces one count of gross sexual imposition, a third-degree felony, along with a fifth-degree felony charge of grooming related to events from July 10. Amber Dawn Durnell, 39, from Coolville, was indicted … Read more