Strangulation is one of the deadliest forms of domestic assault. Victims can become unconscious in less than 10 seconds and can die within minutes. Experts call it the ultimate show of power and ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...

In July, I was interviewed on television for a special story about strangulation. So, I was particularly struck by the news that Gabby Petito’s autopsy revealed that she died from strangulation. I ...

When someone is sexually assaulted and goes to a hospital for treatment, a forensic nurse examiner offers what’s called a “physical evidence recovery kit.” The nurse will attempt to collect any ...

Colorado’s second-highest court reversed a Denver man’s assault conviction on Thursday, finding an expert’s testimony about the potential risks of strangulation had no bearing on the facts of the case ...

Jun. 8—NORRISTOWN — With a split verdict, a jury convicted a Skippack Township man of assaulting his onetime girlfriend but acquitted him of a more serious charge of strangulation in connection with a ...