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hifiguy

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5. At the very least assault and probably assault with a

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Thu May 10, 2012, 06:08 PM

May 2012

deadly weapon. Depending on the state, a bump up to hate crime status would certainly be possible if there's a specific statute. A civil lawsuit would also rest on firm grounds if the victim suffered bodily harm.

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What would the young rascal Mitt Romney be charged with these days over the Cranbrook incident? [View all] RandySF May 2012 OP

It Is A Felony Assault, Sir The Magistrate May 2012 #1

assault with a deadly weapon madrchsod May 2012 #2

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At the very least assault and probably assault with a hifiguy May 2012 #5

Nothing ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2012 #6

it is battery arely staircase May 2012 #7

Nothing, just like then. His Dad was the Governor. FSogol May 2012 #8