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Proposals cracking down on retail theft and domestic violence have momentum at the state Capitol
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Abraham George is running to lead the state party with backing from current Chair Matt Rinaldi, who announced last week he will not seek reelection. He was not arrested or charged.
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Oklahoma’s domestic violence homicides remain elevated despite a slight downturn, statewide data shows.
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Protection from abuse orders are a civil process, which means someone is not guaranteed a lawyer. Survivors who often have little legal expertise need to act as their own lawyer.
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Ally Stephens experienced domestic abuse about three years ago, and her then-boyfriend, Gage Ford, was found guilty of two felony counts and one misdemeanor after beating her while she was pregnant. Three years later during Domestic Violence Awareness month, Stephens and local agencies want Oklahomans to know more about available services for victims.
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Homicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality, and experts say the problem is getting worse.
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Experts expect a decision could have wide effects on the nation’s domestic violence and gun laws. “The impact would be immediate,” a DA official said.
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Attempted strangulation can be a felony under Texas law and an indicator that domestic violence victims could end up dead. And advocates want to prevent that.
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People undergoing domestic abuse are more likely to lose their jobs. Fort Hays State University is trying to teach businesses how to change that.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in United States v. Zackey Rahimi, which says banning subjects of protective orders from having firearms is unconstitutional.