assault
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maurice Leiter allowed Svetnoy's claims of negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress, but threw out a claim of assault, according to documents released on Friday.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Sara Azari, an attorney for Swalwell, said in a statement that he denies all of the allegations of sexual misconduct and assault and will pursue “every legal remedy” against those making the claims.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Police reviewed the footage and found no evidence of the alleged assault; no charges were filed, Davis said Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Its goal was to limit state tort claims, like assault and trespass, against federal officials acting under federal authority.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
The smells of the city, which had at first delighted her, began to assault her: sausages and doughnuts, tar and urine, gasoline and sewage.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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