Issue 147, May 29, 2024

Tragic Death of General Hospital Actor Johnny Wactor, Remembering Nicole Brown Simpson

🕵️Trivia Question

What year was the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) first passed in the United States?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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Cold Case Highlights

🔍Trivia Answer
1994

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was first passed in 1994. The primary advocate behind its creation was then-Senator Joe Biden, who worked to address domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking by establishing federal laws and programs designed to support victims and hold offenders accountable.