Posts Tagged ‘domestic violence’

Presley introduces rule aimed at aiding domestic violence victims

by MBJ Staff Published: June 5,2013

Tags: commission, commissioner, crime, deposit, domestic violence, regulation, regulator, rule, state agency, utility, victim

JACKSON — Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has proposed a new rule aimed at giving victims of domestic violence a financial means to escape dangerous homes. The rule, which is modeled after similar measures in Louisiana and Texas, requires Mississippi utilities to waive initial deposits for customers who have been determined to be a victim [...] [...]

Trucking executive, 70, arrested for cocaine and domestic assault

by Associated Press Published: January 21,2013

Tags: arrest, asault, cocaine, contractor, domestic violence, drug, law, law enforcement, legal, transportation, truck, trucking

BILOXI — Authorities say a south Mississippi businessman who has received more than $75 million in federal funds for construction work at the state Port of Gulfport has been arrested on cocaine and domestic assault charges. Biloxi police chief John Miller tells The Sun Herald W.C. “Cotton” Fore was arrested outside the Palace Casino. He’s [...] [...]

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