I know it’s uncomfortable to think about, but the reports and documented history don’t lie. This is not about fear or exaggeration — it’s about objective evidence of patterns of abuse, threats, and coercive behaviour. Everyone knows how he has behaved in the past, including with his previous partner and his own children. Ignoring these facts doesn’t make them go away; it increases the risk of harm. Protective measures — restraining orders, police monitoring, custody arrangements — exist precisely to prevent escalation and keep everyone safe. We need to treat the documented evidence seriously and act on it, rather than dismissing it or assuming it won’t happen again.