September 12, 2011: Manny Ramirez is in trouble again with the law as TMZ.com noted today. This time, it is related to a violent altercation with his wife. Apparently an eye witness saw him being hand-cuffed and taken away in a police vehicle. This is just another sad example of a high-profile figure involved in a serious, abusive domestic dispute. We have seen Mel Gibson, Nicolas Cage, and Charlie Sheen accused of violence in the world of Tinseltown. Women need to be aware of the signs and get help before it is too late.
USA Today noted:
Ramirez, who hit 555 home runs in a 19-year career spent mostly with the Cleveland Indians and the Boston Red Sox, began the season with the Tampa Bay Rays and batted .059 in five games before retiring after being informed he had failed an MLB-administered drug test. Report: Manny Ramirez arrested after domestic dispute
Domestic Violence -- what you should know
What people need to know about domestic violence.
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE /
- 24-hour access/ 50 states/
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
Domestic violence
This from WebMD: Oftentimes people are denial about domestic abuse. Educate yourself.
"What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior directed at a former or current partner, spouse, or boyfriend or girlfriend.
"Domestic violence affects men and women of any ethnic group, race, or religion; gay or straight; rich or poor; teen, adult, or elderly. But most of its victims are women. In fact, 1 in 4 women will be a victim at some point.
"The abuser may use fear, bullying, and threats to gain power and control over the other person. He or she may act jealous, controlling, or possessive. These early signs of abuse may happen soon after the start of the relationship and might be hard to notice at first.After the relationship becomes more serious, the abuse may get worse" Domestic Violence-Topic Overview
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