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Police charge man over domestic violence murder of Karen Gilliland

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:14:35 +0000

He underwent surgery and remained under police guard in Rockhampton hospital, with detectives awaiting advice from medical staff about when they can formally speak with him.

In a statement on Thursday morning, police said they had charged the Wandal man with one count of domestic-violence-related murder and entering with intent.

He was now expected to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court within hours.

Ms Gilliland and two daughters had recently been helped by her coworkers to leave the relationship, with another child living with the man, Nine News reported.

Karen Gilliland, 42, was fatally stabbed in her Rockhampton home on Tuesday night. Credit:Facebook

Police confirmed on Wednesday the pair had been living in separate homes, but declined to comment further on whether the man was the children s’ father or if the incident was domestic-violence related.

Acting Inspector Luke Peachey said a “sharp-edged object” believed to have been used in the attack was found in the home and both the children and the emergency crews who responded had been left “shaken”.

“This is one of the worst scenes we’ve seen,” he said. “She suffered some horrific wounds.”

“It’s an absolutely tragic event that three children have lost their mother, that a father and mother have lost their daughter.”

Inspector Peachey told reporters at the scene on Tuesday that “the actual incident appears to have been witnessed by two young children”.

News Corp reported Ms Gilliland worked as nurse at the Rockhampton Hospital and has been remembered by friends as a devoted mother.

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Man accused of inciting violence during Pittsburgh protest now facing federal charges

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UPDATE: Brian Bartels is now facing federal charges in connection with his alleged actions during a protest last weekend, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh said Friday.”Bartels, 20, has been charged with civil disorder for attempting to obstruct or interfere with law enforcement officers engaged in responding to the violent demonstration in Pittsburgh on May 30, 2020,” said a statement from U.S. Attorney Scott Brady’s office.Watch the U.S. attorney’s announcement in the video player above.Bartels is suspected of spray-painting a police car outside PPG Paints Arena and smashing the windshield of the vehicle during what had been a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd, Brady said. The police car was set on fire after others joined in, Brady said.”His backpack loaded with rocks and spray paint, Bartels came to Saturday’s protest in Pittsburgh to incite violence,” Brady said in a video statement. “Bartels’ actions turned an otherwise peaceful protest into a violent riot that resulted in an evening of destruction throughout downtown Pittsburgh.”Anyone who would do the same should know this — if you try to hijack a peaceful protest for your own violent agenda, we will use every tool at our disposal to find you and prosecute you.”PREVIOUS STORY: A man who Pittsburgh police said is suspected of inciting violence during a protest in Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday is scheduled to appear in court next week.Brian Jordan Bartels, 20, of Shaler, is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing on Friday, June 12.A mug shot of Bartels was released Wednesday morning.Bartel arrived at police headquarters early Monday evening after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was accompanied by an attorney, and did not comment as he entered the building.See the suspect arriving at police headquarters: Click the video player below.A criminal complaint shows that Bartels faces felony charges of criminal mischief, institutional vandalism and riot, and misdemeanor counts of recklessly endangering another person.Police said Bartels broke the windows of a marked cruiser in Uptown against the wishes of peaceful protesters who tried to stop him.

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UPDATE: Brian Bartels is now facing federal charges in connection with his alleged actions during a protest last weekend, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh said Friday.

“Bartels, 20, has been charged with civil disorder for attempting to obstruct or interfere with law enforcement officers engaged in responding to the violent demonstration in Pittsburgh on May 30, 2020,” said a statement from U.S. Attorney Scott Brady’s office.

Watch the U.S. attorney’s announcement in the video player above.

Bartels is suspected of spray-painting a police car outside PPG Paints Arena and smashing the windshield of the vehicle during what had been a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd, Brady said. The police car was set on fire after others joined in, Brady said.

“His backpack loaded with rocks and spray paint, Bartels came to Saturday’s protest in Pittsburgh to incite violence,” Brady said in a video statement. “Bartels’ actions turned an otherwise peaceful protest into a violent riot that resulted in an evening of destruction throughout downtown Pittsburgh.

“Anyone who would do the same should know this — if you try to hijack a peaceful protest for your own violent agenda, we will use every tool at our disposal to find you and prosecute you.”

PREVIOUS STORY: A man who Pittsburgh police said is suspected of inciting violence during a protest in Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday is scheduled to appear in court next week.

Brian Jordan Bartels, 20, of Shaler, is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing on Friday, June 12.

A mug shot of Bartels was released Wednesday morning.

Bartel arrived at police headquarters early Monday evening after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was accompanied by an attorney, and did not comment as he entered the building.

See the suspect arriving at police headquarters: Click the video player below.

A criminal complaint shows that Bartels faces felony charges of criminal mischief, institutional vandalism and riot, and misdemeanor counts of recklessly endangering another person.

Police said Bartels broke the windows of a marked cruiser in Uptown against the wishes of peaceful protesters who tried to stop him.

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Georgian tennis player Basilashvili charged with domestic violence

admin — Fri, 29 May 2020 16:22:25 +0000

TBILISI (Reuters) – Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili has been charged with assaulting his former wife, his lawyer Irma Chkadua said.

Basilashvili, ranked 27th in the world, has denied allegations that he attacked Neka Dorokashvili in front of their five-year-old son and he has been released on 100,000 lari ($26,000) bail.

The preliminary court hearing is scheduled for July 16.

Basilashvili, 28, faces up to three years in prison, if found guilty.

(Reporting by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Ed Osmond)

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Georgian tennis player Basilashvili charged with domestic violence

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Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili has been charged with assaulting his former wife, his lawyer Irma Chkadua said.

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TBILISI: Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili has been charged with assaulting his former wife, his lawyer Irma Chkadua said.

Basilashvili, ranked 27th in the world, has denied allegations that he attacked Neka Dorokashvili in front of their five-year-old son and he has been released on 100,000 lari (US$26,000) bail.

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The preliminary court hearing is scheduled for July 16.

Basilashvili, 28, faces up to three years in prison, if found guilty.

(Reporting by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Ed Osmond)

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Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili arrested on domestic violence charge against ex-wife: reports

admin — Wed, 27 May 2020 17:23:49 +0000

A Georgian tennis player was reportedly arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife in front of their 5-year-old son.

Nikoloz Basilashvili, 28, was charged with domestic violence in the presence of a minor in Tbilisi, BBC News reported Monday. He was released from jail Sunday on $28,000 bail.

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Basilashvili, one of the best tennis players to come out of the nation of Georgia, denied the allegations. He and his wife have been divorced since 2019. According to BBC, he faces one-to-three years in jail if found guilty.

“Nikoloz Basilashvili is deeply saddened by the false allegations and the ordeal he had to go through during the last few days; he also regrets the inconvenience for all friends and family members who have gotten involved,” a post on his Facebook page read, according to the New York Daly News.

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“At the same time he would like to express his gratitude towards the general public for their unconditional support, and he will prove his complete innocence and allowing the whole truth to prevail.”

Basilashvili has won three ATP titles in his professional career. He is ranked No. 27 in the world.

The Georgian Tennis Federation said in a statement it condemns “any form of violence,” according to The Guardian.

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“The incident involving Nikoloz Basilashvili is currently under police investigation and GFT will refrain from either announcing its position on the matter or making any comments until such investigation is completed,” the organization said.

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‘Georgian tennis player Basilashvili charged with domestic violence

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TBILISI: Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili has been charged with assaulting his former wife, his lawyer Irma Chkadua said Tuesday. Basilashvili, ranked 27th in the world, has denied allegations that he attacked Neka Dorokashvili in front of their five-year-old son and he has been released on 100,000 lari ($26,000) bail. The preliminary court hearing is scheduled for July 16. Basilashvili, 28, faces up to three years in prison, if found guilty. In Georgia the charge of domestic violence in the presence of a minor carries a punishment of one to three years in prison or 200-400 hours of community service. Basilashvili’s lawyer, Irma Tchkadua, has denied the charge. Basilashvili is the most successful tennis player in Georgia’s history as an independent nation, having won three ATP 500 titles and acquired career prize money earnings of $5,479,761. He reached a career high of 16 in May 2019. Basilashvili married Dorokashvili in 2013 and in 2015 their only son, Lucas, was born.

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Georgia's No. 1 tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili charged with domestic violence

admin — Sun, 24 May 2020 11:45:34 +0000

Tbilisi City Court has set 100, 000 GEL bail for the world acclaimed Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili, who has been charged with violence against his ex-wife in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi.

The Georgian Prosecutor’s Office reported today that Basilashvili was detained on May 22, a day after he ‘physically attacked’ his ex-wife ‘on the ground of disagreement’ in the outskirts of Tbilisi.

Following the court session today, Basilashvili’s lawyer Irma Tchkadua told journalists that the tennis player denies the charges against him.

28-year-old Basilashvili, who now ranks 27th in the Association of Tennis Professionals roster, has made tennis history for Georgia by becoming the first player to win ATP World Tour tennis title at the Humburg European Open in July 2018.

Later in October 2018 he won his second ATP title at the China Open, while in July 2019 the Georgian tennis player claimed the ATP World Tour title for the third time at the Humburg European Open again.

Earlier this year, Georgia’s national tennis team ended their appearance at the ATP Tour competition in Australia with a win over Uruguay, with Nikoloz Basilashvili and his fellow player Aleksandre Metreveli earning the result for the squad at the high-profile event.

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Georgia's No. 1 tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili charged with domestic violence

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Tbilisi City Court has set 100, 000 GEL bail for the world acclaimed Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili, who has been charged with violence against his ex-wife in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi.

The Georgian Prosecutor’s Office reported today that Basilashvili was detained on May 22, a day after he ‘physically attacked’ his ex-wife ‘on the ground of disagreement’ in the outskirts of Tbilisi.

Following the court session today, Basilashvili’s lawyer Irma Tchkadua told journalists that the tennis player does not admit the guilt.

28-year-old Basilashvili, who now ranks 27th in the Association of Tennis Professionals roster, has made tennis history for Georgia by becoming the first player to win ATP World Tour tennis title at the Humburg European Open in July 2018.

Later in October 2018 he won his second ATP title at the China Open, while in July 2019 the Georgian tennis player claimed the ATP World Tour title for the third time at the Humburg European Open again.

Earlier this year, Georgia’s national tennis team ended their appearance at the ATP Tour competition in Australia with a win over Uruguay, with Nikoloz Basilashvili and his fellow player Aleksandre Metreveli earning the result for the squad at the high-profile event.

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LMPD officers accused of not properly helping domestic violence victim who was later killed

admin — Fri, 22 May 2020 20:21:33 +0000

Two LMPD officers are facing charges, accused of not properly helping a domestic violence victim who they say was later killed.Amanda Berry, 33, was found dead in the basement of a home in the 3200 block of Virginia Avenue at the end of January. When police found her, they said it appeared her body had been there for a “long period of time.”Watch the story from when she was found in the player above.William Sloss was later charged with murder, domestic violence and abuse of a corpse in relation to her death. Neighbors identified Sloss as her boyfriend and said they had tried to help her escape the abusive relationship.An arrest report revealed a lengthy history of alleged violence between the two.According to a statement from LMPD, officers Kierstin Holman and Cody Luckett made contact with Berry on December 26, 2019, which couldn’t have been long before she died.LMPD says a supervisor was doing a review of the Berry case for the Fatality Review Panel, held for all domestic violence homicides, and found the officers failed to provide Berry the proper assistance during the December encounter.Misdemeanor summons were issued Thursday for violation of KRS 209A.120, or Duties of law enforcement to provide assistance.Both officers have been on administrative reassignment since the case began in early March, LMPD said in a statement. The case will now move to the Professional Standards Unit for a review of potential internal policy violations.

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Two LMPD officers are facing charges, accused of not properly helping a domestic violence victim who they say was later killed.

Amanda Berry, 33, was found dead in the basement of a home in the 3200 block of Virginia Avenue at the end of January. When police found her, they said it appeared her body had been there for a “long period of time.”

Watch the story from when she was found in the player above.

William Sloss was later charged with murder, domestic violence and abuse of a corpse in relation to her death. Neighbors identified Sloss as her boyfriend and said they had tried to help her escape the abusive relationship.

An arrest report revealed a lengthy history of alleged violence between the two.

According to a statement from LMPD, officers Kierstin Holman and Cody Luckett made contact with Berry on December 26, 2019, which couldn’t have been long before she died.

LMPD says a supervisor was doing a review of the Berry case for the Fatality Review Panel, held for all domestic violence homicides, and found the officers failed to provide Berry the proper assistance during the December encounter.

Misdemeanor summons were issued Thursday for violation of KRS 209A.120, or Duties of law enforcement to provide assistance.

Both officers have been on administrative reassignment since the case began in early March, LMPD said in a statement.

The case will now move to the Professional Standards Unit for a review of potential internal policy violations.

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Broward prosecutors drop domestic violence charge against ex-Dolphin, Hurricane Walton

admin — Wed, 13 May 2020 17:56:01 +0000

Prosecutors on Wednesday dropped the domestic violence case against former University of Miami and Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton, six months after his most recent arrest — one that might have ended his NFL career.

Walton had been charged with aggravated battery on a person known to be pregnant. The alleged victim? His live-in girlfriend.

The Dolphins moved quickly to cut Walton, who was on a zero-tolerance policy with the team after a string of early 2019 arrests in South Florida. He was actually serving a league-imposed suspension for those incidents when arrested on the most recent charge. The Dolphins quickly released him.

Cops at the time said Walton pushed his girlfriend, five weeks pregnant, against a wall “and punched her several times in the face and head.” Walton denied touching the woman “at any point in time,” his attorney, Michael Gottlieb, said following Walton’s November bond hearing.

“He’s a great young player,” Gottlieb told the Miami Herald on Wednesday. “He came up in a tough area of Miami without a good father figure and he’s had a little bit of trouble. But by and large everything he’s had has been dismissed. I’d really like to see a team take a chance on him. … I know that he can overcome this.”

Walton’s November arrest was his fourth of the year. The previous charges — misdemeanor marijuana possession, misdemeanor battery, reckless driving, resisting an officer without violence and openly carrying a weapon — were either dropped of pleaded down. And even that plea deal was thrown out because a judge made an administrative error.

Walton was also accused of striking his girlfriend, Jasmin Thompson, months before the November arrest, but police never could make a case against him.

Just because the legal case has been resolved doesn’t mean that Walton will be welcomed back into the NFL. Even if a team believes he’s straightened out his act, the league could still administer its own punishment, particularly since he’s been disciplined before. The matter remains under review, NFL Network reported Wednesday.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Adam Beasley has covered the Dolphins for the Miami Herald since 2012, and has worked for the newspaper since 2006. He is a graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Communications and has written about sports professionally since 1996.
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