Assault

Former Executive Assistant Accuses Operation Underground Railroad Founder Tim Ballard of Sexual Assault in Multiple Jurisdictions

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Salt Lake City, Utah – Celeste Borys, a former executive assistant to Tim Ballard, the founder of Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), has filed criminal complaints claiming that Ballard sexually assaulted her in four jurisdictions, according to her attorney. Last week, Borys and her lawyer flew to California to make these allegations. Previously, she had filed a criminal complaint with the Lindon Police Department in Utah County. In addition to Utah, Borys has now reported assaults to police departments in San Diego, San Clemente, and the San Jose suburb of Campbell, as well as to Los … Read more

Dental Assistant Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges After Jury Finds Allegations Based on Drug-Induced Hallucinations

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LAND O’LAKES, Fla. (AP) — After a Pasco County jury found a 41-year-old dental assistant not guilty of sexual assault charges, the dental community is shedding light on the potential side effects of anesthetic drugs. Edwin Alvis, who worked at the Tampa Bay Institute of Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, was accused of sexual assault by an 18-year-old patient during a wisdom tooth removal procedure in 2019. However, his attorneys argued that the accusation was based on false memories and hallucinations caused by the drugs administered during the procedure. A recent study by researchers at … Read more

Christian County Grand Jury Hands Down Indictments: Assault, Drug Crimes, and Sex Offenses Among Charges

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HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Christian County Grand Jury handed down indictments on Friday, covering a range of crimes including assault, drug-related offenses, and sex crimes. Among the indictments, Traivaun Buckner of Hopkinsville faces multiple charges stemming from an incident in November. It is alleged that Buckner used force against a victim to engage in sexual intercourse. He has been charged with first-degree rape, first-degree domestic violence, kidnapping, first-degree strangulation, second-degree assault domestic violence, and other related charges. In a separate assault case, Phillip Robnet of Hopkinsville was arrested and charged with second-degree assault domestic violence … Read more

London Man Acquitted in Richmond Row Brawl Trial, Jury Finds Him Not Guilty of Aggravated Assault

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London, Ontario – A London man has been acquitted of aggravated assault by a jury after a week-long trial that centered around a late-night brawl on Richmond Row. The fight resulted in a severe brain injury for one individual. Yaseen Muhammed, 22, was visibly emotional when the jury announced the verdict of not guilty on Friday after four hours of deliberation. The victim, Muhammed Ahmad, 24, suffered a catastrophic brain injury on August 3, 2021, and remains in a persistent vegetative state, requiring constant care. The trial heavily relied on surveillance video footage captured during … Read more