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Prosecutors asked for a 30-year sentence, but federal Judge Deborah Boardman sentenced the attacker to eight years in prison, about what the defense sought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

As every player seamlessly switches between attacker and shooter, the minuscule gaps in the Spurs’ defense become wider and wider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Kuwait’s army said Monday morning the country was under attack by missiles and drones, without identifying the attacker.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

During last month's legal proceedings, the court heard that the victim had told police during Malkinson's trial in 2004 that she was not sure if he had been the attacker after seeing him in person.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Apparently, the attacker was a V-gallery porter who had been sweeping the flats with a push broom.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover