College gymnast claims ‘verbal and emotional abuse’ in announcing surprise retirement Monday, October 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A collegiate gymnast has announced her retirement from the sport, alleging she was a victim of "verbal and emotional abuse."Kara Eaker, a junior at the University of Utah, shared on Instagram that she is withdrawing from the school, as well as... Read More.
Jefferson County man faces assault, harassment charges Monday, July 10 by Louise BennettSNYDER TWP – Charges of assault and harassment have been filed against a Jefferson County man after he allegedly injured a woman's arm and spit in her face.State Police say 34-year-old Joseph Shields of Corsica was arguing with the victim at a house on... Read More.
Assailant pours gas on man and lights him on fire after verbal altercation escalated: Police Tuesday, May 30 by ABC News(TAMPA, Fla.) -- A verbal confrontation at a gas station has left one man in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after an assailant poured gasoline over him and lit him on fire, police say.The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 4:32 p.m. at a... Read More.
Opposing lawmakers get into verbal altercation at Capitol over guns and gun violence Thursday, March 30 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A Democratic lawmaker who was screaming about Republicans' approach to gun violence just off the House floor on Wednesday soon got into a tense altercation with one of his conservative colleagues.An animated Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., a former principal, came off the... Read More.
Threats at Jeff Tech, State Police investigate Wednesday, February 22 by Louise BennettREYNOLDSVILLE – Investigation continues into a student making threats at Jeff Tech last week.State Police say that following a verbal altercation at the Reynoldsville school, the suspect allegedly sent a message to a friend threatening to bring a Glock into school.The suspect was detained... Read More.
DuBois man faces charges after domestic dispute Wednesday, June 8 by Louise BennettDuBois – DuBois City Police have filed felony assault charges against a DuBois man for allegedly choking a woman and threatening to kill her during a domestic dispute.37-year-old Jeremy Moyer now awaits a preliminary hearing.Police say Moyer assaulted the victim when a verbal argument... Read More.
Morrisdale man charged with strangulation and assault Friday, May 6 by Louise BennettMorrisdale –State Police in Clearfield have charged a Morrisdale man with strangulation and assault for allegedly attacking a woman and threatening to kill her earlier this week.39-year-old Justin Haney was arrested at the scene of a domestic dispute in Morris Township on Tuesday.Police... Read More.
Man charged with hate crime after verbal, physical assault on family of Asian descent Saturday, June 12 by ABC News(OKALOOSA ISLAND, Fla.) -- A man has been charged with a hate crime after verbally abusing and physically assaulting a family of Asian descent while on vacation in Florida.The incident occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, on Okaloosa Island on the... Read More.
