Two people were hospitalized after the attack at the Fairfax office of Representative Gerry Connolly, a Democrat. A man was in custody, the police said.
Tag: Assaults
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India Struggles to Eradicate an Old Scourge: Witch Hunting
Once driven largely by superstition, the brutal practice is now often simply a tool to oppress women, in many cases violently.
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In Trump Rape Trial, Jury Must Decide if It Believes Him or Carroll
Donald J. Trump never showed up for the trial, nor did his lawyer call witnesses. Their case was simple: The writer E. Jean Carroll had made up her story.
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How to Respond to a Stranger in Mental Distress
Experts explain what to do if you feel threatened and how to offer help if the situation calls for it.
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In Deadly Subway Encounter, Questions of Mental Illness and Use of Force
Some have called for charges after Jordan Neely died after a man held him in a chokehold. But the police released the man, and legal experts say any criminal case could be complex.