Former Councilor Haxhiaj readies appeal of assault and battery conviction

WORCESTER – Former District 5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj intends to appeal her conviction for assault and battery on a ...

Wisconsin man who said he was ‘set up’ in child sexual assault case sentenced to 32 years in prison

A 26-year-old southern Wisconsin man was sentenced to over three decades in prison months after he was convicted by a jury ...
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Challenging misconceptions, supporting survivors

Every April, communities across the country observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising public understanding of sexual violence, supporting survivors and promoting prevention ...
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The difference between assault and battery

What is the difference between an assault and a battery? The answer is simple. A battery involves physical contact; an assault does not. Specifically, for a battery to occur, the perpetrator must make ...
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Military sexual assault survivors speak for first time as victims increase across three branches

SAN ANTONIO – Sexual assault in the military is a difficult topic, but San Antonio survivors said they found their voices and want anyone with an ear to hear them. The number of sexual assaults are on ...