attacker

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Prosecutors asked for a 30-year sentence, but federal Judge Deborah Boardman sentenced the attacker to eight years in prison, about what the defense sought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

As every player seamlessly switches between attacker and shooter, the minuscule gaps in the Spurs’ defense become wider and wider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The owner of another horse, Detail, wrote in a Facebook post that the alleged attacker was a “crazy obsessed stalker who has been following me on social media for a long time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The operators are in constant contact with police so officers can, say, be guided to where the attacker is.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Roy Lee leapt to his feet and flailed ineffectually at his attacker.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam