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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A 29-year-old pregnant woman was doused in rubbing alcohol and set on fire by her boyfriend on Milwaukee’s west side Sunday, according to charges filed Thursday. Quinterrius L. Jones, 32, of Milwaukee, has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless injury to an unborn child and attempted arson. The victim suffered burns on 50% to 60% of her body, with her face, chest, arms, thighs and abdomen suffering third-degree burns, leaving her in critical condition, according to the criminal complaint. Court records do not indicat...

Domestic violence incidents have spiked during the pandemic. (Stock photo) Domestic violence incidents in Milwaukee and elsewhere have spiked during the pandemic — spurred in part by increased stress levels and by lockdown measures that trapped victims at home with their abusers.  Some seek help but face a number of obstacles to overcome the traumatic circumstances. For Black, Indigenous and people of color, or BIPOC, and LGBTQ communities in Milwaukee, one of those obstacles includes finding access to culturally specific domestic and sexual violence services designed to address their nee...