You can read the entire DVPO here. Womenslaw.org has detailed information about DVPOs here. It’s a long, detailed, article.
This is some serious stuff for Council Member Joseph Lowry. The hearing for this order was in Pierce County Washington and was concerning his ex-wife. This is not a criminal charge it is only a protective order and has requirements on Lowry. The DVPO requires the following:
- Lowry is considered a credible threat to the petitioner (ex-wife)
- Must not make contact, or harass physically or electronically with the petitioner
- Stay at least 1000 feet from the petitioner (more than 3 football fields)
- Do not distribute any intimate images of the petitioner
- Must get a mental health evaluation
- Do not obtain, purchase, or possess weapons or concealed weapons permit
As I said this is some pretty serious stuff. The DVPO includes a summary of the testimony provided by his ex and her daughter. It is graphic. Read at your own risk. The documents filed with the court can be found at the Pierce County Courthouse Case #25-1-01188-2. They have detailed witness testimony.
The DVPO states Lowry and his attorney attended the hearing virtually so he is aware of the DVPO and does not have to be served again. According to what I have read this DVPO can be enforced across the entire country including the part about possessing weapons. How this is accomplished is not clear but it seems he will have to surrender his weapons including the 50 caliber his wife wrote about.
More later.
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There are more guns than people in the USA. 120 guns per 100 people. But about half of all guns are owned by just 3% of the population. So this picture is really unusual. Additionally, Most people who threaten their loved ones also consider taking their own lives. Men often face depression by focusing their anger on others, while women are more likely to take it out on themselves. I hope they all get the help they need to stay safe and keep us all safe.