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assault and battery

noun as in physical harmful attack

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The case comes to light shortly after Brown was detained in London on May 15 while facing prosecution over an assault and battery case.

From Los Angeles Times

The complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, accuses Brown of assault and battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

From Los Angeles Times

Christina Fulton sued 34-year-old Weston Cage for assault and battery last month, and accused Cage of negligence, claiming the star had failed to prevent their son's alleged behaviour.

From BBC

A San Diego woman has taken legal action against actor and comedian Faizon Love, suing him for assault and battery stemming from a hotel check-in gone awry.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the lawsuit, Fulton, 57, is suing her son for assault and battery and Cage, 61, for negligence, claiming he failed to prevent their son's alleged behaviour.

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