simple assault

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Wilson and Danette Bert, Schillinger’s mother, were initially charged with simple assault and harassment but those charges were withdrawn.

From Salon • May 17, 2024

Sean Sinon, 48, and rookie firefighter Reden Ecleo, 21, were released on their recognizance after facing simple assault charges over the incident in D.C.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Attorney Kristian Hinson highlighted the 57-year-old Sterling’s 34 arrests and 14 convictions dating back to 1984 for various crimes including simple assault and second-degree burglary.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

Currently they are treated as simple assault or bodily injury.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2023

Whereas one commander might decide that a case called for a charge of aggravated assault, another, faced with the same set of facts, might settle for a charge of simple assault.

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.