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 ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A man is facing aggravated assault and battery charges in Macon County after police said he punched a woman and threatened to stab her during an altercation on Friday. The ...

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Kanawha County Schools has given a statement regarding a substitute teacher who was charged with battery and assault of a disabled child on Sept. 5: “Kanawha County ...

Clemson baseball pitcher Ariston Veasey is facing assault and battery charges, according to the Clemson City Police ...

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A magistrate court said the charges against a substitute teacher charged with battery and assault of a disabled child have on Sept. 5 were dismissed. UPDATE 9/9/25 @ ...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KEYT) – A 57-year-old Thousand Oaks man was arrested for battery, assault, and child abuse after allegedly pushing two juveniles during dueling protests near the intersection of ...