UK Lawmakers Consider “Revenge Porn” Domestic Abuse

England is considering placing “revenge porn” behaviours within the scope of domestic abuse charges, in part to encourage longer sentences for convicted abusers. Revenge porn is described as the practice of distributing sexually explicit images without the individual’s consent.  In many cases this involves ex-partners sending sexually explicit images to…

Killer Sentenced to 7 Years for Manslaughter

The man responsible for the death of SFU Professor, Melanie O’Neill, was sentenced to 7 years in custody, minus credits for pre-trial custody in December 2014.  Matthew James Scott, 28, pled guilty to manslaughter on September 29, 2014. He had been charged with second degree murder, following an RCMP “Mr….

Former Olympic CEO Gains Ground in Fight Against Abuse Allegations

FURLNG UPDATE – March 30, 2015:   The third and last complainant against Mr. Furlong failed to appear in Court today.  As a result, the BC Supreme Court Judge dismissed the case.  This is the third and final allegation of abuse against Mr. Furlong that has collapsed. John Furlong, former Vancouver…

Uber Executive Filed For Restraining Order on His Landlord

Emil Michael, Senior Vice President of Business for Uber Technologies, filed for a restraining order against his landlord, tech industry lawyer John Danforth, on September 5, 2013. He alleged that his landlord harassed and intimidated him.  The legal case is just now coming to light following recent disputes between Michael…

Campbell River Man Awaits Return of Daughter In Family Custody Case

Jeff Doyle awaits the fate of his efforts to have his 8 year old daughter, Soffi, returned to Canada from Mexico, despite having been awarded custody in Canadian Court. The Campbell River Mirror recently reported that a Mexican Appeal Court’s decision on the case is imminent (Dec 9, 2014).  The…