Noun
a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat
Source: WordNetmost states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault Source: Internet
According to JSCO, on Dec. 28, deputies responded to the Greenwood Police Department for a report of a sexual assault. Source: Internet
A case of sexual assault against the suspect has been opened at the Mfuleni police station. Source: Internet
After all, the media was incredibly quick to report on Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s accusation of sexual assault against Justice Brett Kavanaugh in late 2018. Source: Internet
After the incredibly partisan confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh in 2018, which featured numerous accusations of sexual assault that were given the bare minimum of investigation, I thought that would be it. Source: Internet
A civil suit was filed in August 2019 against Masterson and the Church of Scientology by four women who allege they were stalked and harassed after filing sexual assault allegations against the actor with Los Angeles police. Source: Internet