Daily Briefing: The battle between information and privacy in cases of domestic violence

ALSO: Nine places in Rhode Island that don't really exist. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Sep 12 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at [The Providence Journal]( and this is the Daily Briefing. Even if you don't know the victims, the stories feel like a punch to the gut. Unfortunately, two instances of domestic violence that have involved children have made headlines this year. Another had taken place in 2022. As these events happen, just how much should the public know about both the victims and those committing the acts of violence? [Warwick police block access to Frawley Street on March 21, 2024, after a shooting in a home on the street. Officers found the bodies of Seamus Dempsey, 33, and his son Liam Dempsey, 4, and are treating the case as a murder-suicide.] Warwick police block access to Frawley Street on March 21, 2024, after a shooting in a home on the street. Officers found the bodies of Seamus Dempsey, 33, and his son Liam Dempsey, 4, and are treating the case as a murder-suicide. David DelPoio/The Providence Journal [The Journal's Mark Reynolds explores the issue as police departments struggle with the same question.]( • The latest large-scale public art display in Newport recently packed up and headed to New York City, but first the Great Elephant Migration brought thousands to the island. Know for mansions and beaches, the City by the Sea is also a popular place for these type of installations, but why is that the case? [The Journal and Newport Daily News' Savana Dunning talked with experts about Newport's long history with public art.]( • Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, the 75-year-old political war horse who has been in the General Assembly since 1981, bested three-time challenger Lenny Cioe again on Tuesday, despite a run of health challenges that kept him off the campaign trail – and away from the State House for much of the last legislation session. [The Journal's Katherine Gregg has more on Ruggerio's absence and what voters have to say.]( • Have you ever been to South County? Or visited the Superman building? Are you sure? Maybe you've been to these places, but these like others have taken on a name of their own. [The Journal's Paul Parker explores nine places in Rhode Island that don't really exist.]( • Looking for that apple orchard that's close enough to squeeze in some family fun before football starts? [Here are eight places in Rhode Island for everyone to enjoy.]( More from The Providence Journal [Find the latest obituaries here.]( [Subscribers can read the eNewspaper here.]( WORTH A READ 📰 [Kamala Harris was wrong]( when she said there are no U.S. troops in combat zones 📺 [10 best new TV shows to watch this fall]( from 'Matlock' to 'The Penguin' ⚾ 'A testament to his hard work': [Roman Anthony named No. 1 prospect by Baseball America]( RHODY RANKS Every day we receive emails ranking Rhode Island. 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