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Choosing Compassion: My Decision to Embrace My Son's Killer on Stage

Originally Published 5 days ago — by BBC

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Joan Scourfield, who lost her son James Hodgkinson to a single punch in 2011, has publicly forgiven the attacker, Jacob Dunne, and now campaigns for restorative justice, sharing her story through a theatre show and stage appearances with Dunne, emphasizing healing and positive change.

Woman Speaks Out as Man Sentenced for Facebook-Confessed Sexual Assault

Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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Shannon Keeler confronted and testified against Ian Cleary, who confessed on Facebook to sexually assaulting her at a 2013 fraternity party, leading to his sentencing to 2-4 years in prison; Keeler expressed relief, forgiveness, and hope that her story encourages others to seek justice.

Michigan Church Shooting: Community Reacts and Supports

Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian

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A woman inside a Michigan church during a shooting incident forgave the gunman after making eye contact and sensing his pain, while the shooter, Thomas Sanford, attacked the church due to personal frustrations and expressed hatred towards the Mormon church. The attack resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, with Sanford killed by police. The woman’s act of compassion is seen as a moment of profound forgiveness amid tragedy.

Michigan church shooting survivor forgives gunman, victim's family mourns

Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News

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A survivor of the Michigan church shooting, where her father was killed, recounts how she looked the gunman in the eyes and forgave him, emphasizing her message of forgiveness and peace amidst tragedy. The attack was carried out by Thomas Jacob Sanford, who died in a shootout with police after opening fire on churchgoers.

Tim Allen credits Erika Kirk's eulogy with inspiring his forgiveness for his father's killer

Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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Tim Allen was inspired by Erika Kirk's public forgiveness of her husband's killer to forgive the man who killed his father in a drunk driving accident over 60 years ago, sharing his decision on social media after her speech.