assault
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As ProPublica and others have reported, citizens — including Garcia Venegas — accused of assaulting officers have not always been charged with assault.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
They also dismissed the felony conspiracy charges from the initial indictment last month, leaving four defendants expecting to go to trial on only the misdemeanor assault charges next week.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"We continue to encourage anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault, no matter how long ago it happened, to get in touch with us."
From BBC • May 20, 2026
However, he also warned the United States was prepared to launch a "full, large-scale assault" if negotiations collapse, underscoring the fragility of the situation.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Out in the jungle on patrol, fear of a sudden assault kept Horan’s nerves on edge.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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