assault
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A company issuing self-swab DNA testing kits to sexual assault victims has had online posts banned for containing misleading information.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
That changed after then-Northern California Rep. Eric Swalwell, who had been the front-running Democrat in the race, withdrew from the campaign and resigned from Congress after he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Christian Castro, 52, faces four felony charges of assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime, Hennepin County attorney Mary Moriarty said at a televised press conference.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The jury could not reach a verdict on the assault charge and the Crown Prosecution Service did not seek a retrial, so the count was allowed to lie on file.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
When I get to Rockledge that afternoon, I practically assault Zach for information.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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