A French woman, Gisèle Pélicot, has testified in court about the years of alleged abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-husband, Dominique Pélicot, who allegedly drugged her and filmed her being raped by other men. The shocking details of the case, including the systematic nature of the alleged abuse and the elaborate scheme orchestrated by Dominique Pélicot, have emerged during the trial.
Domestic abuse is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across all demographics. This article sheds light on the insidious nature of abuse, how it manifests, and the devastating impact it has on victims. It also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs, breaking the silence, and providing support to those in need.
On Monday, a 10-year-old boy woke up to find his family brutally murdered. His father, Jonathon Candy, shot his wife, Lindsay Candy, and three of his sons, Dylan, Ethan, and Lucas, before killing himself. The boy called 911 and reported the grisly discovery, leading to a police investigation. Investigators are still searching for a motive for the massacre. The family had no history of domestic violence or police involvement.
A former Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer, Abigail Barlow, has been fined £100 for keeping her police uniform and equipment after resigning from the force in January 2023. Barlow, who worked for GMP for four-and-a-half years, resigned three days after being sentenced for repeated domestic abuse against her partner. She pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behavior and was given a 26-week suspended sentence, unpaid work, and rehabilitation activities. In a subsequent misconduct hearing, GMP Chief Constable Stephen Watson described Barlow’s actions as “incompatible with the role of police officer” and she was banned from the profession. During an investigation into an alleged incident involving a different partner, officers searched Barlow’s home and found police uniform and equipment, including a PAVA spray, a retractable baton, a high visibility TAC vest, and a utility belt. Barlow admitted that she knew she should have handed back the items but denied any intention to impersonate a police officer.
Emmerdale viewers believe Vinny Dingle may have discovered who attacked him after Tom King’s cruel jibe about his lack of sexual experience. Tom has been escalating his controlling behaviour towards his wife, Belle, and attacked Vinny when he suspected Belle was cheating on him. Vinny was left unconscious by the attack but fans think he may be aware of Tom’s involvement.
