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Two outspoken lesbians became the first same-sex civil union in the United States are splitting up amid allegations of violent behavior. Carolyn Conrad, 35, asked a court in October to end her relationship with Kathleen Peterson, 46. Conrad also obtained an order of protection against her former partner, claiming Peterson punched a hole in the wall during an argument and threatened to harm Conrad's friend. Conrad believes her former lover is capable of violent behavior and she needs protection to prevent further contact. "All I want to say is that the civil union was a big source of pride for...

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BRATTLEBORO, Vt. - A lesbian couple who entered into the nation’s first same-sex civil union are splitting up amid allegations of violent behavior. Carolyn Conrad, 35, asked a court in October to end her relationship with Kathleen Peterson, 46. Conrad also obtained a restraining order Wednesday against her partner, saying Peterson punched a hole in the wall during an argument and threatened to harm a friend.

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. - A lesbian couple who entered into the nation's first same-sex civil union are splitting up amid allegations of violent behavior. Carolyn Conrad, 35, asked a court in October to end her relationship with Kathleen Peterson, 46. Conrad also obtained a restraining order Wednesday against her partner, saying Peterson punched a hole in the wall during an argument and threatened to harm a friend. "All I want to say is that the civil union was a big source of pride for me, and now it's not," Peterson said. The two had been together for five years when they...

Brattleboro, Vt. -- A lesbian couple who entered into the nation's first same-sex civil union are splitting up amid allegations of violent behavior. Carolyn Conrad, 35, asked a court in October to end her relationship with Kathleen Peterson, 46. Conrad also obtained a restraining order Wednesday against her partner, saying Peterson punched a hole in the wall during an argument and threatened to harm a friend. "All I want to say is that the civil union was a big source of pride for me, and now it's not," Peterson said.