How to Use assault and battery in a Sentence
assault and battery
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Doty was found not guilty of three felony assault and battery charges.
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David Ovalle,
Washington Post,
23 Dec. 2023
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He was found guilty of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
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Christine Pelisek,
Peoplemag,
22 June 2023
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She has been charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (car and knife).
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
5 June 2025
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His rise was paused by stints in prison after a conviction for assault and battery.
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Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2023
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In exchange, Hall has agreed to dismiss the claims of assault and battery in her lawsuit.
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Joan Murray,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Among the eight counts listed are false arrest, excessive force and assault and battery.
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Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2024
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Wanted for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
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Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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Love was charged with assault and battery on a peace officer causing injury and use of a deadly weapon.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Lucic was charged with assault and battery on a family member.
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Natasha Dye,
Peoplemag,
21 Nov. 2023
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The 16-year-old was charged with an additional count of assault and battery.
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Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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James Skill, no address given, assault and battery.
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Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Then, the families counter sued, claiming assault and battery.
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Tony Roberts,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2024
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He was also charged with two counts of assault and battery for allegedly attacking the men.
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Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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Barmore was charged with one count of assault and battery on a family or household member.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The complaint charges negligence, assault and battery and fraud, among other claims.
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Alex Mann,
Baltimore Sun,
19 June 2024
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He was once charged with simple assault and battery in an altercation with a neighbor.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Lindstrom’s claim said his group chose not to pursue criminal assault and battery charges against the Beards.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2026
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They were both charged as juveniles with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery.
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Tonya Alanez,
BostonGlobe.com,
16 Aug. 2023
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Ferguson pleaded not guilty to one count of murder, two counts of assault and battery with a deadly weapon and burglary.
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Haley Chi-Sing,
Fox News,
1 July 2023
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Tettey-Tamaklo was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery.
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Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
1 Dec. 2025
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The following year, his parole was revoked after he was charged with assault and battery on his girlfriend.
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Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors say the men are facing a mix of felony and misdemeanor assault and battery charges.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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He has been charged with assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest and more.
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Paul Burton,
CBS News,
18 Nov. 2025
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McClung was also fired and charged with misdemeanor assault and battery.
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Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Diggs also faces a misdemeanor assault and battery charge.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Diggs also faces a misdemeanor assault and battery charge.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Witcher has multiple arrests for charges of assault and battery but just one conviction, records show.
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Chris Spargo,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Kevin Carroll, 18, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
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Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
7 Jan. 2025
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But Dubose did know about the assault and battery charges Gomez faces when ordering his release.
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Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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Laforet faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon (machete), assault to murder, and assault and battery.
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Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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