assault
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A statement from his lawyer Tuesday posted on social media said Swalwell “categorically and unequivocally denies each and every allegation of sexual misconduct and assault that has been leveled against him.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A team of 12 armed servicemembers makes up the initial assault force.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Some, including conservative Catholic bishops, bemoaned the assault against a major religious leader.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor but denied accusations of sexual assault and misconduct.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
While that assault was carried out, federal agents arrested 450 suspected anarchists and Communists in raids staged in nine other eastern American cities.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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