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STRIPES (Wyatt Olson) - ACLU, women’s rights groups seek details on Pentagon’s review of women in combat | Stars and Stripes

The ACLU and women’s rights groups are pressing for an explanation as to why the review was ordered, how it is being conducted and for what it will be used.

STRIPES (Rose Thayer) - Lawsuit over sexual assault aboard Navy transport ship dismissed as a worker’s comp issue | Stars and Stripes

The order handed down this month closed an attempt by a civilian engineer to get justice for an assault she said threw her life into shambles.

AMERICANGREATNESS (Debra Heine) - Reports: Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson Has Alleged History of Rage-Fueled Aggression Towards Women

Troy Jackson, the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, has a history of violent, rage-fueled aggression toward women, according to recent media reports highlighting […] Source

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Maine Democrat Troy Jackson kicked in a door and punched a romantic rival in 1988, police report shows

A newly surfaced police report from 1988 describes Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson assaulting a man and shoving his then-girlfriend, adding to a pattern of conduct questions that now shadows his campaign against Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson, 58, kicked in the door of a home in Fort Kent, Maine, at roughly 2 a.m. on […] The post Maine Democrat Troy Jackson kicked in a door and punched a romantic rival in 1988, police report shows appeared first on American Almanac .

A newly surfaced police report from 1988 describes Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson assaulting a man and shoving his then-girlfriend, adding to a pattern of conduct questions that now shadows his campaign against Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson, 58, kicked in the door of a home in Fort Kent, Maine, at roughly 2 a.m. on March 12, 1988, grabbed the male occupant by the throat, and punched him in the face, the New York Post reported , citing a police report first obtained by the Bangor Daily News. Jackson was 19 at the time. The victim's glasses cut his face during the assault. A friend stepped in and separated the two men. The police report described the brawl as "apparently over" Lana Pelletier, whom the document listed as…Open

AI:A long-buried police report has surfaced revealing that Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson engaged in violent behavior during the late eighties, specifically involving kicking in a door and punching a romantic rival while shoving his girlfriend. This revelation highlights a disturbing history of aggression that mirrors the broader patterns of instability and lack of vetting seen within the Democratic ranks from Minnesota to California. As Jackson attempts to challenge Senator Susan Collins, these documented instances of physical assault raise serious questions about the character and temperament of this candidate, suggesting a systemic failure in how left-leaning parties vet their rising stars for public office.Open

NPR (Michel Martin) - Author discusses the common myths and stereotypes about domestic violence

Allegations of domestic violence against Congressman Max Miller, which he denies, have raised persistent stereotypes about abuse. NPR's Michel Martin talks to author Leslie Morgan Steiner.

AI:In an interview with NPR, author Leslie Morgan Steiner discusses the prevalence of myths and stereotypes surrounding domestic violence amidst recent allegations leveled against Congressman Max Miller. While Miller has denied all accusations, the situation highlights how persistent social perceptions regarding abuse continue to influence public discourse and political scrutiny.Open

STRIPES (Rose L. Thayer) - Army OB-GYN faces court-martial on sexual assault charges | Stars and Stripes

Maj. Blaine McGraw is accused of crimes against 92 women. The Office of Special Trial Counsel referred nine charges with 272 specifications.

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - House Ethics Committee opens probe into Max Miller domestic violence allegations

The probe comes just hours after Miller asked the committee to open the investigation, following domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller has vowed to cooperate with the investigation.

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Congress reckons with abuse allegations against Reps. Miller, Mills

The Democratic Women’s Caucus on Thursday called for the House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) over allegations of domestic abuse. Miller, who is running for reelection in a competitive House seat, has come under increasing scrutiny after a recent report from The New York Times shared allegations from his ex-wife Emily Moreno, who said the Ohio lawmaker “scalded her chest and stomach by throwing hot water from a skillet at her body; held a gun to her head; pushed her against a wall and hit her head; and fractured their daughter’s collarbone and bruised her shoulder.” Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6000264-democrats-ethics-max-miller/ #MaxMiller #Congress #BernieMoreno #CoryMills

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Ex-wife of Rep. Max Miller seeks restraining order against congressman amid mounting abuse allegations

Emily Moreno, the ex-wife of two-term Ohio Rep. Max Miller, has filed court documents seeking a restraining order to stop the congressman from contacting her attorney, the latest move in a bitter legal battle shadowed by allegations of domestic abuse. Moreno filed the petition Thursday, alleging in an affidavit that Miller physically grabbed her lawyer, […] The post Ex-wife of Rep. Max Miller seeks restraining order against congressman amid mounting abuse allegations appeared first on American Almanac .

Emily Moreno, the ex-wife of two-term Ohio Rep. Max Miller, has filed court documents seeking a restraining order to stop the congressman from contacting her attorney, the latest move in a bitter legal battle shadowed by allegations of domestic abuse. Moreno filed the petition Thursday, alleging in an affidavit that Miller physically grabbed her lawyer, Andrew Zashin, and another attorney after a court hearing earlier in the week. She also alleged Miller insulted Zashin's fiancée in front of witnesses at an Ohio courthouse following a separate hearing in May. The filing asks a court to bar Miller from any direct contact with her legal counsel. The restraining order request lands in the middle of a custody fight and a cascade of legal…Open

STRIPES (Alison Bath) - After sailor’s killing, Navy tightens transfer rules for those accused of sexual assault | Stars and Stripes

Transfers of sailors under criminal investigation for sexual assault must be coordinated with law enforcement and approved by the receiving commander.