simple assault

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Wilson and Danette Bert, Schillinger’s mother, were initially charged with simple assault and harassment but those charges were withdrawn.

From Salon • May 17, 2024

Sean Sinon, 48, and rookie firefighter Reden Ecleo, 21, were released on their recognizance after facing simple assault charges over the incident in D.C.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2023

The most common police incidents involve theft from vehicles, public intoxication, vandalism, simple assault and fraud.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2022

But in a subsequent message, Grismore said he was “surprised and dismayed” the results of the state police investigation had been referred for prosecution as misdemeanor simple assault.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022

The jury retired, and brought in a verdict of "Guilty of simple assault of a trifling nature, under strong provocation, and recommends the defendant to the leniency of the Court."

From The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada by Various