The New York Times – Film:
Buford Pusser, who was portrayed in the 1973 hit movie, led people to believe that his wife was ambushed by his enemies, cold-case investigators in Tennessee said.
Category: Domestic Violence
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Monica Getz, Advocate for Divorce Court Reform, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Music:
Her troubled marriage to the jazz star Stan Getz led to a headline-making divorce case. The result of the trial gave her a cause to fight for.
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New Sex Trafficking Indictment of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Lists Two More Victims
The New York Times – Music:
Federal prosecutors filed an amended list of charges against the music mogul on Thursday and said he had coerced two additional women into sex acts.
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A Beloved Comedian’s Film on Domestic Abuse Draws Italians, in Droves
The New York Times – Film:
Paola Cortellesi’s directorial debut is kindling discussions about domestic violence and women’s rights. It’s also become one of Italy’s highest-grossing films.
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Julio Urias, L.A. Dodgers Pitcher, Is Charged With Domestic Violence
The New York Times – Sports:
The star pitcher was charged after a physical altercation on Sunday evening at a soccer stadium in South Los Angeles and later freed on $50,000 bail, the authorities said.
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Why Nina Simone Was Always Ahead of Her Time
The New York Times – Music:
A recently unearthed live version of “Blues for Mama,” written by Simone and Abbey Lincoln in the 1960s, took on domestic abuse in a momentous way.
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City in Mexico Bans Performances of Songs With Misogynistic Lyrics
The New York Times – Music:
The city of Chihuahua said it would impose hefty fines on bands that perform songs with lyrics that “promote violence against women.”