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Justice Served: Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Brutal Assault in Trowbridge, Leaves Victim Disabled

Trowbridge, England — A brutal attack that left a man severely disabled has culminated in an 18-year prison sentence for the assailant, 25-year-old Robert Frasonski. The incident, which occurred on April 16, took a devastating turn as Frasonski attacked Michal Stepien in his own home, causing life-altering injuries in front of Stepien’s young daughter and his fiancée. Initially charged with attempted murder, Frasonski later entered a guilty plea to the lesser charge of causing grievous …

Family Seeks Compassion Following Tragic Beating Death of Disabled Veteran

Charlotte, N.C. — The family of a disabled veteran, who was tragically beaten to death in a recent incident at a local bus station, is facing their grief by pleading for compassion and understanding from the community and the justice system. Joshua Rohrer, a former U.S. Army soldier and a Purple Heart recipient, fell victim to a violent assault that led to his untimely death, sparking deep concern and sorrow among residents and veterans’ advocates. …

Six-Year Sentence for Duo Convicted in Peterhead Assault on Disabled Victim

Peterhead, Scotland — A brutal assault on a disabled man in the coastal town of Peterhead has resulted in a six-year prison sentence for the two attackers. The incident, which occurred last year, has stirred considerable public outrage and highlighted issues surrounding crimes against vulnerable community members. The two individuals, whose identities have been withheld, were found guilty of heinous aggression against a man who, due to his physical disabilities, was unable to defend himself. …

Urgent Reforms Needed: Investigation Reveals Severe Neglect at Delhi’s Asha Kiran Disabled Shelter

New Delhi, India – An investigation into ‘Asha Kiran,’ a government-run shelter home for the disabled in Delhi, has revealed shocking lapses in care and safety, leading to public outcry and immediate calls for action. The National Commission for Women (NCW) spearheaded the investigation after receiving several alarming reports about the conditions at the facility. The inspection, which was prompted by distressing accounts from insiders and former residents, uncovered a series of violations that compromised …

Revealed: Serious Neglect in Delhi’s Government-Operated Disabled Shelter, NCW Terms Conditions as ‘Deathtrap’

New Delhi, India — A shelter for the disabled run by the Delhi government has come under severe scrutiny following a damning report by the National Commission for Women (NCW), which described the facility as effectively a “deathtrap for the innocents.” The investigation into Asha Kiran, a home meant to provide safe haven and support for disabled individuals, has revealed numerous failings that jeopardize the well-being of its residents. The NCW’s findings point to a …

DWP Acknowledges Missed Opportunities in Handling Vulnerable Disabled Woman, Reveals Ongoing Safeguarding Flaw in Benefit System

Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom – The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has acknowledged overlooking crucial opportunities to identify the “vulnerability” of a disabled woman, which ultimately led to her death and exposed flaws in the universal credit benefits system. Nazerine Anderson, known as Naz, tragically passed away in June last year, with her death connected by a coroner to shortcomings within the DWP’s handling of her universal credit claim. The DWP admitted to key …

disabled drivers advocate for anonymous reporting system to protect parking spaces

Dublin, Ireland – The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) is pushing for a new system that allows disabled drivers to report other motorists anonymously for illegally parking in disabled bays. This proposal comes in response to a study conducted by DDAI, which found that fear of physical and verbal abuse is preventing disabled drivers from confronting those who violate parking regulations. The study, which surveyed 2,662 individuals, revealed that 88% of respondents felt it …

Mother arrested for murder of disabled teen in Springfield Township

Springfield Township, Ohio – A tragic incident has shaken the community as a mother is arrested for the murder of her disabled teen. Tamera Moore, 52, faces charges in connection with the death of her 16-year-old child, as confirmed by the Springfield Township Police Department. The lifeless body of the teenager was discovered on February 6, prompting authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Following an autopsy, it was determined that the teen’s passing …

Mother sentenced to life in prison for the starvation death of her disabled son

NORTON SHORES, Michigan – Shanda Vander Ark, a 44-year-old woman from Norton Shores, was handed a life sentence without the possibility of parole on Tuesday for the murder and child abuse of her 15-year-old disabled son, Timothy Ferguson. Vander Ark was found guilty in the July 6, 2022, death of Ferguson, who weighed only 69 pounds at the time of his death. In addition to the life sentence, she was also sentenced to an extra …