All articles tagged with #assault charges
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed for disarming a Bondi Beach attacker during a Hanukkah event, has been charged with domestic violence common assault, stalking and intimidation; he denies the allegations and is due to appear in court on 29 June, following broad public support and a fundraiser that raised over A$2.5 million.
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, of Orlando, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and nine counts of assault after firing an AR-style rifle at Rihanna’s West L.A. home on March 8, injuring no one but alarming the couple inside. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky were in an Airstream on the property when the gunfire occurred. Ortiz told investigators she wasn’t trying to murder anyone, and prosecutors say she fired about 20 rounds; she remains jailed on $1.8 million bail, with a judge denying a request to lower it.
Concord police arrested Elijah Allman, son of Cher and Gregg Allman, at St. Paul’s School after an “unwanted guest” disturbance in the dining hall; he faces two counts of simple assault, plus criminal trespassing, criminal threatening, and disorderly conduct, and was released on personal recognizance with an arraignment to be scheduled later. The piece also includes other local briefs: a roughly 20,000-customer power outage in Revere and Winthrop, a Milton water main break impacting I-93 traffic, and drug-trafficking arrests in Dorchester.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and related charges stemming from a dispute with his personal chef; the arraignment was postponed until after Super Bowl LX so he could play in the NFL championship game, with a pretrial hearing set for April 1. The accuser says Diggs slapped her and attempted to choke her; Diggs’ attorney denies the allegations, calling them unsubstantiated and motivated by a financial dispute, and the Patriots expressed support.
New England Patriots player Christian Barmore faces misdemeanor assault charges related to an incident in August involving his pregnant partner, with the team and NFL monitoring the legal process; similar charges have also been reported against star wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges related to an incident on December 2, which he denies, and is set for arraignment before the AFC championship game; he recently welcomed a child with Cardi B.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces assault and strangulation charges based on allegations from a woman who worked as his private chef, which he denies, claiming the accusations stem from a financial dispute. The Patriots support Diggs, and the NFL is aware of the situation.
Raja Jackson, son of MMA legend Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, pleaded not guilty to felony and misdemeanor battery charges related to an assault at a Los Angeles wrestling event, where he severely injured wrestler Stuart Smith. His next court date is scheduled for November 24, and his father has publicly condemned his actions.
An Ohio man was arrested for throwing a sex toy from the bleachers at a New York Liberty game, hitting a 12-year-old girl, and was charged with two counts of assault. The incident occurred at Barclays Center, and the man was released on non-monetary conditions after surrendering to police.
Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to charges of causing bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon related to an incident at a London nightclub, with a trial scheduled for October 2026. Despite facing legal issues, he continues his European tour, and his co-defendant also pleaded not guilty.
Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to assault charges in a London court and is allowed to continue his world tour, including U.S. dates, while awaiting trial set for October 2026.
Newly elected Congresswoman LaMonica McIver from New Jersey faces assault charges after a clash outside a Newark detention center, amid broader political controversy and her outspoken opposition to Trump-era immigration policies. She maintains her innocence, and her case has sparked debate over legal and political repercussions for sitting members of Congress.
An Oklahoma City police officer, Sgt. Joseph Gibson, has been charged with felony assault after body camera footage showed him slamming 71-year-old Lich Vu to the ground, resulting in severe injuries including a broken neck. The incident occurred during a dispute over a traffic ticket, and the use of force has sparked outrage, particularly within the Vietnamese community. Vu, who was hospitalized with a brain bleed and other injuries, has been discharged but continues to suffer from confusion and headaches, impacting his cancer treatment. The police department has placed Gibson on administrative leave pending investigation.
Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young, who was suspended from the team on charges of assaulting an unborn child and battery, may have the charges dismissed as the woman involved has requested their dismissal. In an affidavit, she stated that the police report was inaccurate and that Young did not harm her during their encounter. Young, a transfer from Miami, has been a key player for Georgia this season.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones faces two misdemeanor charges for assault and interference with communications following an incident with a drug testing agent. Jones allegedly took the agent's cellphone and made threatening remarks when asked to provide a sample. He denies the accusations and has a virtual bond hearing scheduled for July 17. Jones is also preparing to defend his title against Stipe Miocic in November.