assault
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Assault charges against the man, Carlitos Ricardo Parias, were recently dismissed by a judge.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade said that since late January, Kratos has achieved Ukraine’s highest tally for intercepting Russian Mavics, commercial drones used by both sides for reconnaissance or dropping explosives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
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
Nguyễn was instrumental in drafting the Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act, which Congress passed unanimously in 2016.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025
He still has a happy glow from Beetee’s success on the Airtime Assault.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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