All articles tagged with #assault
Kerry Sheron, 69, owner of Escondido's 'Trump House,' died Monday after being attacked outside his home last Wednesday; police arrested 32-year-old Thomas Caleb Butler nearby, who was booked on attempted murder and related charges after pleading not guilty, with a court date set for June 3. It is not yet known whether the attack had a political motive, and Sheron’s property is known for its American and Trump flag displays.
A TikTok user recounts being jumped by her cousin, his girlfriend, and three others at a barren park, while her cousin filmed the attack instead of helping. The incident has sparked major family drama and online reactions, with no verified charges mentioned.
A 75-year-old woman died after a confrontation with a Tim Hortons shift lead over a drive-thru order in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The altercation left the employee with scratches and pulled hair; police say the death is under investigation with no arrests yet, and security footage has been released as part of the inquiry.
A woman reportedly told a man no and tried to walk away, but he allegedly stomped on her head. The incident has sparked controversy after the accused’s mother described the woman as the bully, illustrating broader tensions around domestic violence and how families respond when someone is harmed.
A New York City student has been charged after allegedly violently attacking a peer in a dispute over sharing a phone number; investigators say the case is active and additional charges could follow.
An Israeli settler from Peduel, 36-year-old Yona Simcha Schreiber, will stand trial for assault resulting in injuries after kicking a French Catholic nun in Jerusalem, with prosecutors citing hostility toward a religious group. Detained since April 29, he is accused of attacking the nun near Mount Zion, as surveillance showed him pushing and kicking her. The French consulate, Hebrew University, and Israel’s foreign ministry condemned the incident and stressed religious freedom and protection of Christian communities.
In Seattle’s Northgate area, a 15-year-old girl waiting at a bus stop was coerced by a 36-year-old man and dragged into nearby woods; a witness heard screams. The suspect was arrested hours later after responders and surveillance linked him to the area. Police expect felony charges of rape of a child and kidnapping; the man has a lengthy prior record and had recently been released from custody on an unrelated case.
A Massachusetts jury acquitted Stefon Diggs of assault and strangulation after a two-day trial, with prosecutors unable to offer credible evidence and the defense highlighting potential financial motives behind the accusations.
A 34-year-old Florida mother, Renee Lambert, was arrested in Fort Myers after allegedly rushing onto a youth football field and kicking a 13-year-old opposing player during a game brawl. She faces charges of child abuse without great bodily harm and resisting an officer without violence. Deputies detained her as witnesses reported the on-field attack, child welfare officials were notified, and the victim’s mother expressed intent to prosecute; the league condemned the behavior.
Stefon Diggs chose not to testify in his felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault case. While the prosecution must prove guilt without his testimony, the defense argued the accuser’s credibility; the lack of physical injuries and inconsistent after‑the‑fact behavior are among the factors noted as the jury begins deliberations.
Opening statements have begun in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his former private chef, with jury selection underway in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Six people were injured in a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington—five students and an adult security guard were hospitalized, all in stable condition; the suspect, a fellow student, was detained and charged with five counts of first-degree assault after an altercation at the school.
A guest at EPCOT assaulted a cast member during an attempted Mirabel meet-and-greet, was arrested on battery charges, and permanently banned from all Disney World properties.
A Minnesota father, mother and their daughter were indicted on federal charges for allegedly assaulting Turning Point USA reporter Savanah Hernandez during an April anti-ICE protest outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Fort Snelling. Christopher Ostroushko (51) and Paige Ostroushko (20) face charges of interference with a federally protected activity and assault, while Deyanna Ostroushko (46) is charged with assault; Hernandez suffered a concussion and other injuries. The FBI led the investigation and the DOJ said the incident was not peaceful protest. Christopher Ostroushko also faces a separate state fifth-degree assault charge in Hennepin County. The defendants are set to appear in court May 12. Hernandez thanked the DOJ/FBI for the investigation, and prosecutors warned that political violence will be punished.
Colorado immigration officer Nicholas Rice has been charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief after a Durango protest outside a federal ICE facility, where a demonstrator says she was choked and dragged by the officer.