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Recent Examples of molestation
The six-person jury, made up of five men and one woman, convicted Ramos-Aviles of three of seven lewd and lascivious molestation charges for each of the three victims.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
According to reports, the reshoots centered on the film’s third act, which was set to delve into the child molestation accusations against Jackson.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The two-night docuseries event recounts Michael Jackson’s acquittal on child molestation charges.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 Aug. 2025
Lawsuits that Grieco and his firm filed in recent months detail sordid accusations against Smyth, including those of rape and molestation.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The ensuing episode, which features an interview with the comedian Shane Gillis, includes jokes about an Emmett Till bio-pic and child molestation.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Michael, who died in 2009, was never convicted or held legally liable on any accusation of child molestation, and his estate has always vehemently denied all such claims.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
From Australia to Chile to Germany to the United States, horrifying reports revealed thousands of cases of child molestation by members of the clergy.
—Massimo Faggioli, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2018
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
According to reports, the reshoots centered on the film’s third act, which was set to delve into the child molestation accusations against Jackson.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The two-night docuseries event recounts Michael Jackson’s acquittal on child molestation charges.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 Aug. 2025
Lawsuits that Grieco and his firm filed in recent months detail sordid accusations against Smyth, including those of rape and molestation.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The ensuing episode, which features an interview with the comedian Shane Gillis, includes jokes about an Emmett Till bio-pic and child molestation.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Michael, who died in 2009, was never convicted or held legally liable on any accusation of child molestation, and his estate has always vehemently denied all such claims.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
From Australia to Chile to Germany to the United States, horrifying reports revealed thousands of cases of child molestation by members of the clergy.
—Massimo Faggioli, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molestation
Noun
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Sudan is the fifth-worst country in the world for Christian persecution, according to Open Doors’ World Watch List.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The editorial wasn’t referencing Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem, but their flight to Egypt, to flee persecution.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Horrific wounds across the body detailed a map of torture.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Detainees have alleged torture and beatings inside CECOT since their release.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But both uniformed and civilian personnel are subject to social media standards outlined by the services, which prohibit bad online behavior such as bullying, discrimination and harassment.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hoadley was sentenced to three months in prison after a jury convicted him of destruction, alteration or falsification of records, tampering with a witness by harassment, and tampering with documents.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Sep. 2025
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The provocation unsettled many in the profession — and for good reason.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Speaking after a pre-arranged meeting in London, defense ministers from the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy denounced the incident, calling it unacceptable provocation.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Molestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molestation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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