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On Feb. 15, a couple living across from Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito's home called Fairfax County police to complain that his wife, Martha-Ann Alito, had been harassing them.

From Salon • May 29, 2024

A witness, Summy Ullah, told the Daily News the young men had been harassing Sibley’s group because their behavior offended them.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

In his response to the temporary order, D'Elia said the woman, Caroline Schmitz, had been harassing him online since 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023

Police have arrested two men - the main accused, Shahrukh, had been harassing the girl on the phone for a few days, they have said.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2022

They had been harassing King Blaze’s family for years.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore