A Tennessee family has blamed a TikTok challenge for a nine-year-old boy's death. Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images LaTerius Smith Jr. died in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 10 at the age of nine. His ...

Experts are warning parents about a disturbing trend that’s been making the rounds on social media. It’s called the “Blackout Challenge” or “Fainting Challenge.” It’s been around for years, but it ...

A new viral TikTok challenge killed a 9-year-old boy after he tried the trending Strangulation Challenge. TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms when it comes to entertainment.

A person who has been strangled by a partner may not be ready to leave their attacker, victim advocates say. They may be worried about being homeless, a lack of money, or additional harm to them, ...

Strangulation is one of the deadliest forms of domestic assault. Victims can become unconscious in less than 10 seconds and can die within minutes. Experts call it the ultimate show of power and ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Some of the more than 50 members of Columbus Division of Police's STOP team pose for a photo during a event marking one year of the program. The Strangulation Team Operations for Prosecution provides ...

A countywide protocol is being developed to address strangulation, a crime that has proven to be one of the deadliest forms of domestic violence. San Diego County Deputy District Attorney Tracy Prior, ...

News broke this week that the men’s basketball head coach for the Texas Longhorns was arrested and suspended for allegedly strangling his fiancé. The story brings attention to strangulation, a form of ...

When someone is sexually assaulted and goes to a hospital for treatment, a forensic nurse examiner offers what’s called a “physical evidence recovery kit.” The nurse will attempt to collect any ...

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