assault and battery

noun

law

: the crime of threatening and physically hitting or attacking someone

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Julio Esteban Batista-Castillo, 24, was charged with kidnapping, malicious destruction of property, breaking and entering and home invasion, in addition to several assault and battery charges. —

Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, Neely's father on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Penny, accusing the Marine veteran of negligence, assault and battery, resulting in the death. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 The father of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who died after being placed in a chokehold by subway rider Daniel Penny, filed a civil lawsuit against Penny on Wednesday for negligent contact, assault and battery that led to Neely’s death. —

Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024 Assault or assault and battery is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail and/or a fine up to $500. —

Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for assault and battery

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