Domestic violence and the myths associated with it

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlesports/2012/11/15/it-looks-like-hope-solo-and-jerramy-stevens-indeed-got-married/

     I happened to come across this article about domestic violence just as we were discussing the topic in class.  Current U.S. Women's Soccer goalkeeper, Hope Solo, was said to have been abused by her fiance, former Seahawks tightend Jerramy Stevens.  She was said to have a laceration on her elbow, but after speaking with the couple, Stevens denied knowing of anything happening that night and Solo did not admit to any type of abuse.  In domestic violence cases, most times an arrest must occur, therefore Stevens was arrest for fourth-degree assault.
    Many myths are associated with domestic violence, some of which are supported in this situation, and some which are disagreed with.  The media has been focusing on the myth that women are too weak to leave the relationship once abuse occurs.  In this instance, Solo went on to marry Stevens shortly after.  Another myth that is somewhat supported in this instance is that the woman is silent.  In this case, Solo was said to shout to her brother, who was speaking with police "Dont say anything to them, Marcus!" whereas Stevens denies remembering anything that happened that night, although he was found "asleep" on the floor next to the bed with blood stains on his shirt.  On the other hand, a very common myth that violence only occurs with individuals who are poor, uneducated, or a minority is very plainly not supported.  It is safe to say Solo and Stevens, both being elite athletes, do not fit into any of those categories.
   I myself, as I am sure many others are saddened to read this article, as I would be reading or discussing any domestic violence case.  I am not sure what exactly to think of the situation without knowing exactly what happened, but I do have enough information to disagree with the way media is handling the situation.  Instead of focusing on what the victim did not do, I feel like it is more important to focus on what needs to be done to help the couple out for their future together.  Any additional thoughts or comments?

-Carter