assault
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I spent over 20 years as a Secret Service agent, including assignments on the Counter Assault Team and Presidential Protective Division.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“Both the District Attorney’s Office and the State College Police Department have reviewed video evidence of this incident and do not believe that a charge of Aggravated Assault is supported by the evidence.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
Assault charges against the man, Carlitos Ricardo Parias, were recently dismissed by a judge.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
A Home Office spokesperson said: "Assault on a member of the police workforce is illegal, and those found guilty will face the full force of the law."
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025
All he wants is for the Airtime Assault to work.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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