attacker

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Prosecutors asked for a 30-year sentence, but federal Judge Deborah Boardman sentenced the attacker to eight years in prison, about what the defense sought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Kuwait’s army said Monday morning the country was under attack by missiles and drones, without identifying the attacker.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Cowards like this do not belong to our society,” rally attendee Christine Brown told NBC7, describing the alleged attacker.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

There has been criticism from supporters after footage showed medics allowing the attacker to put weight on his knee despite having suffered a serious injury.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Filch kept it fresh in everyone’s minds by pacing the spot where she had been attacked, as though he thought the attacker might come back.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling