Olympic and Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius canceled his appearance in five upcoming races yesterday in the wake of his being charged with the Valentine’s Day murder of his girlfriend in South Africa. The bold move is apparently an attempt to help Pistorius focus on the legal proceedings and “help and support all those involved as… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Initiative Started by Family of Englewood Murder Victims
Tam Marie Pitts Gaddy and her 5-year old were found murdered in their Englewood apartment last week. The victim’s boyfriend, Michael C. Brady, was later charged with their murder. Because of the relationship between the victim and the defendant, the incident has been labeled one of domestic violence. Funeral services were held on Tuesday (February… Continue Reading
Man Who Calls 9-1-1 Charged With Domestic Violence Simple Assault
A Clinton Township man called the police to respond to his residence, claiming that his girlfriend had attacked him and he punched her in the face to defend himself. Upon arrival to the residence, the responding officer noticed blood on the floor, on the door jamb of the front door, and the door jamb leading… Continue Reading
Alissa D. Hascup joins the Tormey Law Firm after years at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
The Tormey Law Firm is pleased to announce that Alissa D. Hascup has joined the firm as a partner after years as an assistant prosecutor in the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Before joining The Tormey Law Firm, LLC in January 2013, Alissa D. Hascup served as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Domestic Violence Unit at… Continue Reading
