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The difference between assault and battery

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 ...
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Charges dismissed against substitute teacher

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 @ ...