Word: assaults
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...gunned down by renegade leftist radicals on Oct. 19. They had fearfully endured a round-the-clock curfew imposed by an undisciplined military regime that issued orders to kill any violators. They had huddled in their houses after the American invaders had jolted them awake in a furious predawn assault...
...confused public mixture of exhilaration and anxiety brought on by the rapid-fire events in Lebanon and Grenada presented Reagan with one of the most critical challenges of his presidency. The Beirut tragedy had brutally underscored the risks of his ill-defined purposes in Lebanon. The armed assault in Grenada threatened to reify his image as a gunslinger. Yet-at least for the moment-he has been able to channel and perhaps even capitalize on the complex emotions aroused by both events. Despite the Administration's continued worry about the situation in Lebanon, it has been able...
...arts-and-sciences faculty members, 1,000 graduate students and 2,000 undergraduates, both male and female. Some 34% of female undergraduates (and a smattering of males), 41% of female graduate students and 49% of nontenured women faculty reported experiencing some form of harassment, ranging from verbal abuse to assault.* The occurrences and the concern they raised tended to increase as women had higher seniority and tenure at stake. The 164-page report concluded, "Clearly the Harvard experience is different for men and women. Women experience an atmosphere that is more hostile and threatening...
Gaetan was indicted on charges of rape, attempted extortion, assault and battery, threats, and the false report of felony. If convicted, he could be sentenced to 20 years in prison...
...group of local police officers who allegedly raided a dorm party to crack down on drinking by underaged students may face charges of assault...