Factors such as money, drinking and family gatherings can make abuse that was already taking place get worse.
The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is investigating the allegation.
Laurie Parnell’s testimony came during divorce and custody proceedings in Butler County court over the custody of their three children, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
By Merideth Bucher/WITF Domestic violence shelters in western Pennsylvania say they’re seeing an increase in hotline calls, amid worries that a difficult and isolating winter is on the way.
