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moriah

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9. I'm glad they're covering this. But.... duh, strangulation is attempted murder.

Reply to Madam45for2923 (Original post)

Sun Nov 19, 2017, 11:00 AM

Nov 2017

Actually, my state has a very specific law to cover anyone interfering with the airway, making it aggravated assault even if no injuries occur.

Same charge as waving a firearm around, but is at least a felony.

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Which domestic abusers will go on to commit murder? This one act offers a clue. [View all] Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 OP

BTW: Didn't Donald also do something similar to 1st wife *** allegedly*** Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #1

No strangulation but pulling her hair and raping Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #7

Free online training from the article Deb Nov 2017 #2

Title could be better but it looks like a good site with lots of information. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #5

This article is chilling and I hope that more attention will be paid to this Pachamama Nov 2017 #3

Relevant to a situation I know about (as well as the Roy Moore/Beverly Young Nelson situation?) wishstar Nov 2017 #4

Very surprising and eye opening bucolic_frolic Nov 2017 #6

Statistically, we know that once the hands are on the neck, the very next step is homicide... SunSeeker Nov 2017 #8

I'm glad they're covering this. But.... duh, strangulation is attempted murder. moriah Nov 2017 #9

And yet, the NRA will die on the hill guaranteeing these animals firearm access...n/t Moostache Nov 2017 #10