Monday, August 8, 2022

When Men Show Signs of Violence, Will it Ever Be Taken Seriously?

Family Sues Police for Not Recognizing Domestic Violence Danger

Is a time approaching when men showing signs of violence will be assumed dangerous, and not just showing temporary lapse in judgement?

Gabby Petito’s family on Monday notified Utah officials of plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that police failed to recognize their daughter was in a life-threatening situation last year when officers investigated a fight between her and her boyfriend. The fight happened weeks before authorities say the boyfriend killed her while the couple was on a cross-country van trip.

https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-u-s-news/gabby-petitos-family-files-claim-alleging-police-failed-her/?fbclid=IwAR3llWa7PaVK47VQJT8ABWzo62eKCi5SvMyWpFdfclVJts-hJuNTh-gBfXI