All articles tagged with #aggravated assault
Free-agent cornerback L'Jarius Sneed had all criminal charges dropped in Texas after an aggravated assault case tied to a 2024 incident and a later indictment for failing to report a felony; with the charges dismissed, a related civil lawsuit remains, and Sneed had been released by the Titans following injury-plagued seasons.
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul faces fallout after a leaked 2023 domestic dispute video showing her arguing with ex Dakota Mortensen went viral, including her daughter on the couch; the incident coincides with the pause of her The Bachelorette debut, a separate open Draper City police investigation, and a temporary loss of custody of her son, with Paul expressing heartbreak and saying there’s more to the story.
Three new Herriman City police bodycam videos from February 2023 show the emotional aftermath of Taylor Frankie Paul’s arrest for domestic violence after a fight with ex Dakota Mortensen. Mortensen recounts an incident where Paul allegedly threw a metal barstool that hit his daughter; other clips discuss alleged intoxication and a drive-home incident, with officers collecting the stool as evidence. Prosecutors labeled Paul the primary aggressor and she was charged with domestic violence; she later pleaded guilty to one felony count of aggravated assault, reduced to a misdemeanor after three years’ probation, while related charges were dismissed. The report ties into Paul’s broader celebrity fallout and custody battles.
A 29-year-old West Philadelphia man, Rashiem Russell, is charged with aggravated assault after allegedly punching a female school crossing guard in Darby; he fled to South Carolina by bus after the attack and was arrested there by U.S. Marshals, following surveillance video of the incident that left the guard with a concussion and who later resigned.
Centre County DA Bernie Cantorna withdrew the felony aggravated assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna after reviewing video evidence, leaving him with misdemeanor simple assault and related offenses; a preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 11, bail remains $20,000 unsecured, and the incident occurred in downtown State College following a Penn State hockey event, with the victim suffering a fractured jaw.
Centre County prosecutors dropped the felony aggravated assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna after reviewing video evidence and noting injuries were less severe than initially reported; he remains charged with a misdemeanor simple assault and related offenses, with a preliminary hearing set for Feb. 11 and significantly reduced potential penalties.
Prosecutors in Centre County drop the felony first-degree aggravated assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna after video evidence fails to show intent to cause serious bodily injury or recklessness; he still faces misdemeanor assault and summary charges of harassment and disorderly conduct for a Jan. 31 altercation, with a preliminary hearing set for Feb. 11, and the case’s injuries and circumstances appear to be less severe than initial police claims.
Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna is charged with felony aggravated assault after police say he punched a man in downtown State College, an attack that required jaw surgery; bail was set at $20,000 and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11. The incident followed a game against Michigan State and occurred near Doggie’s Pub, with street-camera footage and witnesses identifying McKenna.
Penn State hockey forward Gavin McKenna, a top 2026 NHL Draft prospect who recently turned 18, was charged with felony aggravated assault after allegedly striking a 21-year-old in State College. He also faces misdemeanor assault and summary harassment/disorderly conduct charges. McKenna was arraigned and released on $20,000 unsecured bail, with a preliminary hearing set for Feb. 11. The incident occurred after a Beaver Stadium outdoor game, and if convicted he could face up to 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine.
A 15-year-old boy in Plano is charged with first-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after shooting his father at their home; he was detained and placed in the Collin County Juvenile Detention Center, the father was hospitalized with his condition not disclosed, and police say the incident was isolated with no ongoing threat to the public as investigators seek a motive.
Former Disney star Matt Prokop, 35, was arrested in Victoria County, Texas on Dec. 24 on four misdemeanor charges (including bond violation, evading arrest and two counts of resisting arrest) and a second-degree felony for possession of child pornography, with prosecutors also citing past abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend Sarah Hyland; he remains jailed and no court date has been set.
A homeowner in Fulton County, Georgia, was charged with aggravated assault after shooting two teenagers attempting to steal packages from his porch; the incident raises questions about the use of deadly force in property crimes.
A 27-year-old Arizona mother, Hermenegilda Marquez, is facing aggravated assault charges for allegedly attacking a 64-year-old school bus driver in front of children, causing the victim's pacemaker to shock her. The incident, caught on surveillance footage, occurred after Marquez accused the driver of saying things about her daughter, despite the driver denying any knowledge of Marquez or her daughter. Marquez's boyfriend intervened, but she continued to physically assault the driver before fleeing the scene. Marquez, who was already on unsupervised probation for a domestic violence assault conviction, showed no emotion when confronted with the footage and faces felony charges.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police on charges including aggravated assault after a multi-vehicle car crash in Dallas last month. Rice, who was driving a Lamborghini SUV at the time of the crash, was released on bond after turning himself in. The crash involved another speeding sports car driven by SMU wide receiver Teddy Knox, who has also been charged. Both players allegedly left the scene without providing assistance or information. Rice has expressed remorse and taken responsibility for his actions.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is facing eight charges, including aggravated assault, after being involved in a high-speed car crash in Dallas. Rice and another driver were speeding in sports cars when they caused a chain-reaction collision, leaving four people with minor injuries. Arrest warrants have been issued for Rice and the other driver, and both were not in custody at the time of the report. The charges against Rice include aggravated assault and collision involving serious bodily injury, with potential prison sentences of up to 20 years.