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A Virginia Beach survivor of domestic violence, Shanidra Osborne, is fighting an eviction from her apartment complex—where her ex-boyfriend started a deadly fire—despite federal protections meant to shield victims. After losing her home and cat in the blaze, she found shelter and moved back into the complex, only to face eviction months later for allegedly violating her lease. Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia is suing the property, arguing it’s federally obligated under VAWA and the Fair Housing Act to protect survivors, not punish them for their abuser’s crimes. Osborne’s legal team says the eviction forces her to relive trauma while scrambling for housing, and they’re now preparing to serve the lawsuit to uphold her rights and ensure federal protections are enforced.

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