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sexual assault

[sek-shoo-uhl uh-sawlt] / ˈsɛk ʃu əl əˈsɔlt /


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The attorney for the woman accusing Byron Scott of sexual assault says the former Laker’s bankruptcy filing is a “pathetic and cowardly” attempt to dodge his civil trial.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2026

But Fryoff said as part of a Ventura County sexual assault kit initiative, all sexual assault cases are being reviewed and retested with modern technology.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

What would compel a consultant to dismiss signs that a candidate has contemptible views on sexual assault?

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

US actor and singer Jared Leto on Wednesday denied allegations of sexual assault and harassment leveled against him by ten women in a new documentary aired by the BBC.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

The measure would replace the current system of adjudicating sexual assault by taking the cases outside a victim’s chain of command.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker



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