Violence

Dennis Rodman facing domestic violence charge (USA Today)

16 May 2008

Dennis Rodman was charged with domestic violence for allegedly hitting his girlfriend at a hotel last month, according to police. Los Angeles City Attorney spokesman Nick Velasquez said Rodman was charged Wednesday with spousal battery, brandishing a deadly weapon, and one count of dissuading a witness. The charges were misdemeanors.

Dennis Rodman Charged With Domestic Violence (Fox News)

16 May 2008

Prosecutors in Los Angeles have charged former NBA star Dennis Rodman with domestic violence for allegedly hitting his girlfriend at a hotel last month.

New anti-violence initiative to use rappers & convicts (Philadelphia Daily News)

16 May 2008

State Rep. Ronald G. Waters yesterday announced an anti-violence initiative that's aimed at convincing some of the city's misguided young souls to think twice before taking a swing or squeezing a trigger.