All articles tagged with #assault charges
The Justice Department has charged Wilber Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin on Sept. 20, with assaulting a federal officer. An unsealed affidavit alleges he struck an agent with his car mirror and led a high-speed chase. The shooting officer was not wearing a body camera, and the victim remains detained with a bullet lodged in his spine.
A 67-year-old American Airlines passenger, Layne Lundeen, was duct-taped to his seat and restrained with zip ties after an alleged outburst involving racial and homophobic slurs on Flight 618; the plane diverted to Baltimore and Lundeen was arrested on second-degree assault and disorderly conduct charges. He says he doesn’t remember the incident. Passengers described the slurs and attempted violence, and American Airlines emphasized safety. Lundeen’s former employer, Long Realty, severed its affiliation with him.
An Arizona man, 67-year-old Arthur Lundeen, on an American Airlines flight from Dallas–Fort Worth to Newark became belligerent and allegedly assaulted a neighboring passenger. Passengers and a former law enforcement officer restrained him with zip ties and duct tape, and the crew diverted the plane to Baltimore. Lundeen was charged with disorderly conduct and second-degree assault; the FBI is investigating. American Airlines said it does not tolerate violence and praised its crew.
Below Deck Mediterranean star Nathan Gallagher is facing assault allegations linked to a 2022 Ireland incident, with a live bench warrant issued in 2025 after he failed to appear in court. He had earlier been arrested in December 2025 in Sydney, Australia on charges including assault causing actual bodily harm and choking a woman. His ex castmate Gael Cameron filed an Apprehended Violence Order, and a Sept. 1 hearing is set. Gallagher says he is not perfect and claims to have evidence that could provide context; reports suggest he will not appear on the next season of Below Deck Mediterranean, though current episodes remain airing.
A booze-fueled argument sparked a stabbing rampage in Old Sacramento early Saturday, leaving five men stabbed and in stable condition. The attack began just after 3 a.m. near Front Street and K Street, with victims arriving at hospitals and police later identifying a suspect, 18-year-old Ezekiel Griffis, as a person of interest who was arrested on assault charges; the investigation is ongoing and the suspects fled in a white Jeep Cherokee.
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.