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Recent Examples of molestation
Josh's sisters Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard later spoke publicly about the molestation in both a sit-down interview with Megyn Kelly and later in their memoirs.
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Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
In 2003, the singer was arrested and charged with child molestation.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Duggar was initially charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim less than 12 years old and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person 18 years or older.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
But that finale was scrapped, along with any mention of the child molestation accusations, according to sources with knowledge of the production.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The third oldest of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar’s 10 sons — the family also includes nine daughters — was charged upon arrest with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under 12 and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person over 18.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Joseph, 31, also faces charges of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12 and lewd and lascivious contact.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
On April 9, 2021, a woman reported to Hammond Police to report the molestation of her 13-year-old daughter, according to the probable cause affidavit.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
In 2003, the singer was arrested and charged with child molestation.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Duggar was initially charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim less than 12 years old and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person 18 years or older.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
But that finale was scrapped, along with any mention of the child molestation accusations, according to sources with knowledge of the production.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The third oldest of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar’s 10 sons — the family also includes nine daughters — was charged upon arrest with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under 12 and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person over 18.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Joseph, 31, also faces charges of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12 and lewd and lascivious contact.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
On April 9, 2021, a woman reported to Hammond Police to report the molestation of her 13-year-old daughter, according to the probable cause affidavit.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molestation
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That legal status, called withholding of removal, protects immigrants who face persecution in their home countries from deportation.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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For years, many of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority have embarked on rickety wooden boats to try to reach neighbouring countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, in a bid to flee persecution in Myanmar or overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Human rights groups accused Iranian authorities of using live fire, mass arrests and torture against protesters, which resulted in more than 30,000 deaths.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Now, federal scrutiny of Alligator Alcatraz has intensified in recent weeks amid mounting allegations of torture within the facility.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Many involve access problems for, or harassment of, students with disabilities.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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There are custom motorcycles, and then there are mechanical provocations—the kind that challenge not only the limits of engineering, but the very definition of what a motorcycle can be.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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That said, a few words readily available would help connect the dots without undermining the provocation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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So too did Trump spiritual advisor Paula White-Cain, who compared the president’s torments to those of Jesus.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ahmed provides his haunted, intelligent eyes to convey the inner torment of this Hamlet, the grieving scion of a wealthy family of real estate developers.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Molestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molestation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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