New Law Makes Strangulation a Felony in Virginia
Posted on July 18, 2012That changed thanks to a group from the Samaritan House. Just last year alone, they helped nearly 40 women recover from a strangulation assault, making Continue Reading »
Choking Law Aims to Stem Fatal Abuse
Posted on July 17, 2012Gaining traction Today, the 3-year-old law has begun to gain traction. Before the law was passed, non-lethal strangulation cases typically were treated as misdemeanors, put Continue Reading »
Domestic Violence Victims Happy About New Strangulation Law
Posted on June 29, 2012The Henrico woman knows and understands the fear victims live with whether their abuser uses strangulation as a means to gain power over them or Continue Reading »
Prosecutors Crack Down on Domestic Violence Strangulation
Posted on June 11, 2012By Ted Houston The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has unveiled a new approach to investigating cases of domestic violence involving strangulation. County Attorney Bill Montgomery Continue Reading »
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