Assault
Britney Spears Is Under Investigation For Battery After A Dispute With A Staff Member
No one was injured in the alleged altercation between Spears and a member of her staff.
Influencer Hayes Grier Has Been Arrested For Robbery And Assault In North Carolina
The victim, a 24-year-old man, sustained serious injuries that left him hospitalized.
Listen: If You Loved "Bridgerton" You Should Read These Romance Novels
“I grew up thinking ‘romance’ was the picture of the ‘Fabio’ guys on the cover."
17 Things That Happen In "Promising Young Woman" Which Range From Unexpected To Shockingly Dark
I need to talk about this movie!
A 19-Year-Old Allegedly Used Grindr As A "Hunting Ground" To Try To Kill Gay Men
Chance Seneca was allegedly able to strangle and stab one victim, before changing his mind and calling police.
A New Terror Advisory Warns Of More Potential Right-Wing Extremist Attacks
“Information suggests that some ideologically-motivated violent extremists...could continue to mobilize to incite or commit violence,” according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Warum alle von der fantastischen Bus-Szene in „Sex Education“ reden
„Dieser Moment wird absolut als eine der stärksten TV-Szenen dieses Jahres in die Geschichte eingehen.“
Four High School Athletes Took A Plea Deal After Teammates Said They Were Sodomized
High school athletes were accused of assaulting boys with flashlights, shampoo bottles, and broomsticks.
A Lyft Driver With A Criminal Record Was Charged With Rape. So Why Was He Even Behind The Wheel?
The world’s largest background check company screens job applicants for thousands of companies — but employees describe a process prone to errors that allegedly led to serious harm.
Police Are Investigating After A Transgender Woman In Texas Was Brutally Beaten In Full Daylight
Muhlaysia Booker’s attack is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
Kellyanne Conway Said She Was Assaulted At A Maryland Restaurant
“Her whole face was terror. And anger,” Conway said about her alleged assailant.
Jussie Smollett Told Fans He "Fought The Fuck Back" At His First Performance Since His Reported Assault
"I'm the gay Tupac!" Smollett said, as the crowd cheered.
A Man Who Allegedly Groped And Punched A Lesbian Couple At A Seattle Seahawks Game Has Been Charged With A Hate Crime
The man also allegedly called the women slurs and asked them if they "want some dick."
A Transgender Woman Was Assaulted In A North Carolina Women’s Bathroom
Two women allegedly exposed themselves and groped and verbally abused the victim at a bar in December.
Cardi B Appeared In Court On Charges Of Assault At A Strip Club
The rapper was released without bail and was ordered to have no contact with the victims of the August incident.
A Mexican American Father And His Son Were Allegedly Attacked At Their Tire Shop By A Man Shouting "I Hate Mexicans"
The suspect will face charges of aggravated assault but won't face a hate crime charge because Utah law doesn't allow it, prosecutors said.
Former "Southern Charm" Star Thomas Ravenel Has Been Arrested And Charged With Assault
The arrest comes after a woman filed a police report in South Carolina alleging Ravenel assaulted her at his home.
Two Men Tried To Viciously Push A Young Man Off A Muni Train Because He Was Playing Music
The man declined to press charges, but police say they are still investigating the incident.
A Journalist Says She Was Assaulted While Trying to Film A Documentary About R. Kelly
“All I know is I felt an arm around my neck and I was lifted up,” said the documentarian, Lyric Cabral, of her abrupt ejection from a club where R. Kelly was hosting an afterparty. “The next thing I know I’m facing outside.”
Two Suspects Were Arrested For Allegedly Attacking A 71-Year-Old Sikh Man During His Morning Walk In California
One of the attackers, Tyrone McAllister, was identified as the son of a California police chief.
Johnny Depp Is Being Sued For Allegedly Punching A Man On A Film Set
“I will give you $100,000 to punch me in the face right now!” Depp allegedly yelled during the brawl.
AMC Says They Won't Air Chris Hardwick's Show As They "Assess" His Ex-Girlfriend's Abuse Claims
Hardwick's ex-girlfriend, Chloe Dykstra, said he was emotionally and sexually abusive in their relationship. He's denied her allegations.
Kesha’s Attorneys Say The Katy Perry Rape Allegation Actually Came From A Music Exec
Kesha's legal team also said that Dr. Luke intentionally included the allegation that she started the rumor in court papers that he knew would become public.
A Woman Who Was Jailed After Missing A Domestic Violence Court Hearing Is Suing The Police
The woman didn't attend court because she was threatened by her ex-partner, her lawyer said.
Police Are Investigating After A Fan Was Attacked While Asking Cardi B For An Autograph
Police said a man "harassed" Cardi B and got too close to her. Videos show a man being stomped on the ground.
A Woman Who Went Viral For Being Assaulted During A Protest Is Now Facing Arrest
A young woman was assaulted by police at a protest against sexual harassment. Now those same police are threatening her with arrest — for assaulting them.
Man Who Spent Five Years With His Family As Taliban Hostages Now Charged With Assault
Joshua Boyle has reportedly been charged with more than a dozen counts of assault, sexual assault, and other crimes. Boyle, along with his wife and children, were rescued last year after spending five years as Taliban hostages.
Saying You’re Sorry Isn’t Enough Anymore
Maybe the reason the recent wave of apology tours feels so exhausting is because giving forgiveness takes more effort than asking for it.
Harvey Weinstein Accused Of Sex Trafficking In New Lawsuit
The disgraced Hollywood mogul is being sued by an actor for alleged sex trafficking, a tactic that might allow some other accusers to get around statutes of limitations.
Sen. Rand Paul Is Suffering From Six Broken Ribs, Following An Assault At His Home
The Kentucky senator was allegedly assaulted at his home by a 59-year-old neighbor on Friday. It is unclear when he will return to work.
This Dude Made An Awful Joke About Harassment At High Spirits And His Mom Whooped Him In One Comment
"I won't serve you any food for the rest of the month."
Police In London Are Investigating Three New Sexual Assault Claims Against Harvey Weinstein
It's been alleged that a woman was sexually assaulted in London in 2010, 2011, and 2015.
The Trans 16-Year-Old Who Was Allegedly Assaulted Says The Marriage Survey Has Made Her Less Safe
"Before this, things weren’t as bad."
White Ivy League Student Arrested, Fraternity Chapter Closed After Racially Charged Attack
A white student affiliated with the Psi Upsilon fraternity was arrested after allegedly beating a black student. Police are investigating "any racially biased motivation" in the attack.
The First Lady Of Zimbabwe Got Immunity Over An Alleged Assault And South Africans Are Pissed
"This whole outrage surrounding Grace Mugabe puzzles me, did people really expect some form of justice?"
A Nashville Girl Was Murdered Soon After Texting Her Mother That Somebody Was Knocking On Their Door
Police have arrested Roy Coons, 45, who lived two doors down from the victim.
Actors, It's Time To Take Responsibility For The Horrific World You've Created
Indian women are well acquainted with stalking, harassment, and assault because Indian men are bombarded by pop culture heroes who tell them that behaviour is ok.
Students Told Harrowing Stories Of Life At College To The Landmark Campus Sexual Assault Report
"Awards were given for ‘best arse’, ‘top root’, and the ‘largest number of sexual partners during a week’."
A Republican State Senator Is Accused Of Sexually Assaulting His Uber Driver
A female Uber driver told police that Oklahoma state Sen. Bryce Marlatt grabbed her and started kissing her neck while she was driving him to his hotel.
Montana Congressman Who Assaulted Reporter Apologizes, Donates $50,000 To Press Freedom Group
“My physical response to your legitimate question was unprofessional, unacceptable, and unlawful,” Greg Gianforte said.
The Cheesecake Shop Wrote An Open Letter About The Alan Joyce Pie Attack And People Are Mad
"How on earth is that an appropriate response to someone being assaulted?"
This Brutal Beating Was Caught On Tape And Now Police Are Hunting For Suspects
Police have identified two of the five suspects connected to the attack.
An Aboriginal Man Has Been Awarded $38,000 After Being Assaulted By Police
"He was screaming volubly, maintaining that he had done nothing wrong."
A 15-Year-Old Student From An Exclusive Sydney School Allegedly Raped A Drunk Teenage Girl While His Friend Filmed
Teachers alerted police last week after hearing students discussing the assault.
Casey Affleck Breaks His Silence On Sexual Harassment Allegations
"I believe that any kind of mistreatment of anyone for any reason is unacceptable and abhorrent, and everyone deserves to be treated with respect in the workplace and anywhere else," Affleck told the Boston Globe after his Oscar win.
Porn Actor Alleges Rape Scene For Brazzers Production Company Was Not Consensual
"It wasn't supposed to be a rape scene," Nikki Benz tweeted Tuesday.
Muslim Woman Assaulted With Beer Bottle Outside A Supermarket
Police are investigating the incident.
Donald Trump Sex Assault Accuser: "He Now Has The Largest Bully Pulpit In The World"
Summer Zervos, a contestant on Season 5 of The Apprentice who alleges Trump groped and forcibly kissed her, demanded he apologize for calling her liar on Friday.
Killing Of Saudi Student Near Wisconsin University Not A Hate Crime, Police Say
Witnesses said Hussain Saeed Alnahdi was attacked by a white male outside a pizza parlor near the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus.
Milwaukee Cop Who Fatally Shot Black Man Is Charged With Sexual Assault
The officer who fatally shot 23-year-old Sylville Smith in August has been arrested and suspended from the Milwaukee Police Department.
This Is What "Locker Room Talk" Can Lead To
Warning: This video contains sensitive material related to sexual assault.
Activists Are Fighting For This Sikh Man After His Hair Was Allegedly Cut By Attackers
The attackers allegedly yelled, "Cut his fucking hair" before proceeding to assault him and cutting a fistful of his hair.
Man Accused Of Incest With Slain Foster Sister Has Been Bashed Twice In Prison
Inmates reportedly cheered his attackers on, yelling "kill him" and "pretty boy".
Chris Brown Was Set Up By Woman Who Claims He Pointed A Gun At Her, Attorney Says
Chris Brown was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of pointing a gun at a woman's head during an argument in his house, an allegation his attorney claims was a set up.
Chris Brown's Criminal Past Could Make A New Assault Case Even Worse
The singer, who was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, could face up to 18 years in state prison because of his prior felony.
Chris Brown Arrested For Assault With Deadly Weapon After Alleged Fight With Woman At His Home
The singer was arrested Tuesday after allegedly threatening a model with a gun. He was later released on $250,000 bail.
Here's What You Need To Know About The Rape Accusations Against Nate Parker
A woman accused actor and director Nate Parker and a friend of raping her in 1999 while they were at Penn State. Parker was later acquitted. The woman killed herself in 2012.
"So You Think You Can Dance" Winner Allegedly Attacked His Ex And Chased Her Into A Cafe
Season 4 winner Joshua Allen also fought with good Samaritans who tried to intervene inside the coffee shop, prosecutors said.
This Couple Was Charged With Simple Assault For Throwing Pizza Rolls At Each Other
Assault by pepperoni.
Gay YouTuber Says He Was Assaulted, Officials Unable To Substantiate Claims
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said deputies responded to but could not substantiate Calum McSwiggan's claim that he was attacked after leaving a gay club. Police later arrested him on a vandalism charge. [Update: McSwiggan was charged on Wednesday with filing a false police report.]
Man Charged With Rape After Teenage Girl Dragged From Pizza Hut And Stabbed
The incident took place on Friday night in Epsom, Surrey.
I Fell For Someone Who Was Emotionally And Physically Abusive
"I always thought, how could this happen to someone like me?"
A Toronto Model Shared Pics Of What She Says Is A Cab Driver Groping Her
"What the actual fuck." Update: The driver has been "taken off the road."
Video Shows Man Beating Woman In The Street As Crowd Looks On
The video, which was shot Thursday in Philadelphia, shows people laughing and smiling as a man repeatedly hits a woman lying in the street.
Teacher Aide Fired After Video Shows Him Violently Restraining High School Student
Milwaukee Police arrested the high school teacher's aide for physical abuse of a child.
Reporter Slams Prosecutor Who Dismissed Charges Against Trump’s Campaign Manager
Michelle Fields, who had sought criminal charges against Donald Trump’s campaign manager for an altercation in March, said the prosecutor’s personal ties to Trump made the decision to decline charges “a little sketchy.”
We Took A Self-Defense Class And It Got Real
"Self-defense is the thinking woman's dick punch."
A Texas Teacher Was Arrested After She Was Filmed Slapping A Student
The Ozen High School teacher was filmed hitting a boy five times as she called him an "idiot ass."
Trump Insists Campaign Manager Charged With Battery Did Nothing Wrong
"It's a sad day in this country when a man can be destroyed over something like that," Trump said after Corey Lewandowski was charged with battery against a reporter.
KKK Members Released After 3 People Stabbed At California Rally
Authorities said they released five Klansmen from custody Sunday after concluding they had acted in self-defense during a violent brawl with counter-protesters.
This Community Came Together To Thank A Shop Keeper After He Was Assaulted By Teens
Following the Australia Day weekend assault, shop owner Paul Shin has forgiven his attacker and declined to press charges.
People Are Furious About Three Men Who Avoided Their Rape Trial By Paying $30,000
The three Australian men pleaded guilty to raping a 17-year-old Croatian girl.
CCTV Captures "Despicable" Moment Rough Sleeper Was Stamped On
Police want to speak to two men in connection with the incident.
If Women Could Be Honest With Their Catcallers, Here's What They Would Ask
“How do you really want me to react?”
German Officials Urge Caution About Perpetrators Of New Year's Eve Assaults
General descriptions of perpetrators have led many to assume refugees committed the crime.
Chris Brown Under Investigation For Battery And Theft
Las Vegas police are investigating the singer after he allegedly battered a woman who tried to take his picture at a hotel party.
A Guy Allegedly Threatened To Kill Someone Over A "Star Wars" Spoiler
Spoiler alert: He was arrested.
James Deen's Co-Star: "He Doesn't Just Rape; He Likes To Hurt Women"
Lily LaBeau and Bonnie Rotten, two women who repeatedly worked with the porn star — who's recently been accused of rape — told BuzzFeed News he deliberately upset them during filming.
Transgender Woman Left With A Broken Eye Socket Not Told Of Attacker's Sentencing
"I’m absolutely gutted. Devastated."
This Woman Says She Was Assaulted By A Man Who Mistook Her Scarf For A Hijab
"You need to get your fucking hijab off and get the fuck out of the country!"
This Is What No One Tells You About Being Assaulted
“It happened to me, but I am not alone…”
NFL's Greg Hardy Faced Few Tough Domestic Violence Questions At Reinstatement Hearing
The former Carolina Panthers player, who was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend last year, faced few tough questions by an NFL panel designed to closely scrutinize allegations of domestic violence, according to documents obtained by Deadspin.
Woman Caught On Video In Twerking Attack Sentenced To Probation
One of the women caught on film twerking on and groping a male customer without his consent in a Washington, D.C., gas station was sentenced to six months probation Monday.
These 6 Assault Survivor Stories Will Break Your Heart
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Singing The News 11/2: We Gotta Do Better Next Week
It was a rough week...let’s sing about it.
Singing The News 11/2 • We Gotta Do Better Next Week
It was a rough week. Let's sing about it.
A TV Host Is Receiving Death Threats For Suggesting A Woman Was Assaulted For The Clothes She Was Wearing
The TV host is now possibly facing jail for it.
Colorado Movie Theater Shooter James Holmes Allegedly Assaulted In Prison
Inmate Mark "Slim" Daniels “apparently took a couple of swings at Holmes," a spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Corrections told BuzzFeed News.
Two More Women Accuse Bill Cosby Of Sexual Assault
One of them, an actress, claims the comedian drugged and raped her during a private audition for his show in 1984.
BuzzFeed News Reporter Assaulted At Rally Of Jewish Extremists In Paris
"I know who you are, I'll tell them that you're here."
Women Refugees Are Being Attacked And No One Seems To Care
Refugees are facing sexual assault as they traverse central and western Europe — but aid agencies claim this "is definitely not the problem." Jina Moore reports from Germany, Serbia, and Croatia.
Six New York Church Members Charged After Teen Dies During "Spiritual" Beating
The teen's parents were charged with manslaughter, and four others with assault, after the 19-year-old and his younger brother were beaten for hours during a "spiritual" event, police said.
A Toronto Woman Wearing A Niqab Was Attacked In Front Of Her Kids
Safira Merriman says the veil makes her feel "liberated."
Former 49er Ray McDonald Indicted For Allegedly Raping Drunk Woman
Prosecutors on Wednesday also charged current 49er Ahmad Brooks with sexually assaulting the same woman at the same party late last year.
Actor Emile Hirsch Pleads Guilty To Assault, Gets Jail Time
Into the Wild actor Emile Hirsch was sentenced to jail and community service for putting a studio executive in a chokehold during the Sundance Film Festival.
Boy Handcuffed And Beaten For Eating Birthday Cake Dies
A Maryland boy who police say was severely beaten by his mother's boyfriend for eating a slice of birthday cake without permission died in the hospital on Sunday.
Rapper Rick Ross Arrested For Assault In Georgia
The rapper reportedly pistol whipped a contractor who was working on his Fayette County property.
Diddy Arrested For Allegedly Attacking Someone With A Kettlebell At UCLA
UCLA said no one was seriously injured in the alleged attack. "This is an unfortunate incident for all parties involved," football coach Jim Mora said in a statement.
Police Investigating After Kid’s Birthday Party Turns Into A Brawl
So much for "keep your hands and feet to yourself".