Assault Archives

High Point Man Charged With Murder After Assault Victim Dies

HIGH POINT, N.C. — A man initially arrested for assault in High Point, North Carolina, is now facing murder charges after the victim died in the hospital weeks later. Authorities responded to an assault on October 7, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m. in the 2700 block of Triangle Lake Road. Viet Dinh, 53, was found unconscious with serious injuries and was transported to the hospital by Guilford County EMS. Antwaun D. Morgan-Chrisman, 35, was arrested …

Convicted Attacker Maurice Banks Denied Parole for 2010 Redwood City Assault

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Maurice Banks, convicted of a violent 2010 attack in Redwood City, was denied parole. The decision was made after a hearing where Banks’ criminal history and behavior in prison were taken into account. He was convicted of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and other charges related to the attack. During the attack, Banks and two other individuals entered a home and assaulted the occupants, causing serious injuries. The parole …

Florida Woman Alleges Ride-Share Company Lyft Negligent in S*xual Assault Lawsuit

ORLANDO, Florida – Tabatha Means, a resident of Florida, has filed a lawsuit against the ride-share company Lyft for her alleged s*xual assault by one of their drivers in 2019. Means claims that the Lyft driver followed her into her home and assaulted her after dropping her off. This incident resulted in Means becoming pregnant and giving birth to her youngest son prematurely, who spent nearly a month in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), …

Violent Assault Case Involving Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party Members Heads to Mediation Board

MORATUWA, Sri Lanka – Two members of the Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party (SEP) were assaulted last year, and their assailants recently appeared in court to face legal proceedings. Dehin Wasantha, an employee at Moratuwa University, and Lakshman Fernando, a full-time SEP worker, were attacked by two individuals on November 30. The accused, identified as Indika Perera and Suranga Piyawardena, are president and secretary, respectively, of the People’s Progressive Employees Union branch at Moratuwa University. …

Violent Assault in the Arts District Highlights Concerns Over Group Bicycle Rides

LAS VEGAS, NV – On December 6, a violent incident occurred in an unexpected place in the city’s Arts District, adding to the day’s already tragic events. The incident involved a group of bicyclists who attacked a man, Gary Costa, at a busy intersection in downtown Las Vegas. Gary Costa, a 62-year-old executive director of the local nonprofit Golden Rainbow, was driving his car when he was surrounded and attacked by the group of bicyclists, …

Teen Suspect in Custody for Brutal Assault in Gilbert, Arizona

GILBERT, Ariz. – A teenager has been taken into custody in connection with a brutal assault in Gilbert, Arizona. The incident occurred in broad daylight on Monday, leaving the victim with serious injuries. The shocking attack took place at a local park, where the victim was beaten by a group of individuals. The violent beating was captured on video and quickly circulated on social media, sparking outrage among the community. The teenager who was arrested …

Gilbert Police Make Arrest in Violent Teen Assault Case Resulting in Hospitalization

GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) — Police in the East Valley region have been investigating a series of violent assaults on teenagers in recent months, with the latest incident taking place on August 18th outside an In-N-Out restaurant in Gilbert. An arrest has been made in connection with the assault and robbery that left the juvenile victim hospitalized. Christopher Fantastic, 18, was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the attack, where a group of people …

Man Convicted of Assault in Violent Attack Targeting Bay Area Resident of Asian Descent

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A man has been convicted of assault in a recent case targeting an older Asian woman, adding to a string of violent incidents against elderly residents of Asian descent in the Bay Area. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 8, 2022, outside an apartment building on Duboce Avenue, sparking concern about the safety of Asian residents in the area. The victim, who owned the apartment building and lived …

Lemkin Institute Expresses Outrage Over Violent Assault on Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter

JERUSALEM, Israel – The Lemkin Institute has strongly condemned the recent violent assault on the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem. The institute, dedicated to the prevention of genocide and the promotion of human rights, expressed deep concern over the attack, which has caused widespread alarm in the international community. The Armenian Quarter, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is a historically significant and culturally rich area, home to many important religious and cultural sites. The …

Man from Littlehampton sentenced to jail for violent assault and sexual assault against a woman

LITTLEHAMPTON, England – A man from Littlehampton has been sentenced to prison for a violent attack on a woman and for sexual assault. This incident occurred in the town of Littlehampton, in the county of Sussex, England. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found guilty of committing a violent assault on a woman, as well as engaging in sexual misconduct. This crime took place in the coastal town of Littlehampton, located in …