alleged assault

Frequency: 7.010.0 per million words

an assault that is claimed to have happened but not yet proven

assaultADJECTIVE + assault (crime of attacking sb)

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alleged

Examples (10)

  • The police are investigating an alleged assault that took place downtown last night.
  • He was arrested in connection with the alleged assault on a public official.
  • The celebrity issued a statement denying any involvement in the alleged assault.
  • Security footage is being reviewed as part of the inquiry into the alleged assault.
  • The victim of the alleged assault is now receiving support from social services.
  • Charges were formally filed today regarding the alleged assault from last month.
  • Newspaper headlines were filled with details of the alleged assault involving the actor.
  • The defense attorney challenged the timeline of the alleged assault during cross-examination.
  • Without concrete evidence, the case remains centered on the alleged assault described by the accuser.
  • Community leaders have called for calm while the investigation into the alleged assault continues.