assaulted

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Christian Bojorquez argued in his closing statements to the jury that Officer William Jones believed that he was confronting a man with a gun who had already assaulted several people inside the store.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

About a month after Sheridan was arrested, prosecutors moved to dismiss the case after a bystander video surfaced showing clearly that Sheridan hadn’t assaulted Bovino.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Former footballer Joey Barton and a second suspect have been charged after a man was assaulted near a golf club.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Sollenberger found that the woman who alleged Trump sexually assaulted her was interviewed by the FBI at least four times, but the public Epstein files only mention one of those interviews.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

A wash of sudden heat assaulted them, heavy with the odors of ash, brimstone, and burnt meat.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin