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A Bronx man arrested for eight attacks on women in Manhattan since February has been released without bail. The suspect, 31-year-old Daquan Armstead, allegedly made misogynistic comments to police, claiming he needed to “check” women to keep them in line. Armstead’s victims ranged in age from 24 to 44, and the attacks included an incident in Greenwich Village captured on viral video. Despite being released without bail in the past, Armstead now faces a $20,000 bail and additional charges of assault as a hate crime.

A medical professional was severely injured after being stabbed multiple times by a patient at Signature Health in Maple Heights, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon. The 24-year-old male patient pursued the clinician after an incident in an examination room, stabbing him repeatedly as he attempted to flee. A security guard intervened and apprehended the suspect. The victim, whose job title has not been disclosed, was rushed to a local hospital in serious condition. Signature Health CEO Jonathan Lee expressed concern for the well-being of the victim and emphasized the priority of providing a safe environment for patients and staff. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are evaluating potential further actions. The identities of the victim and suspect have not been released.

Daquan Armstead, a 31-year-old man, has been arrested and charged with assaulting eight women in a series of unprovoked attacks. Prosecutors allege that Armstead targeted the victims because he believed women “need to be checked.” Despite having two outstanding arrest warrants, Armstead was previously released without bail by a Manhattan judge, and he went on to attack seven more women. Defense attorney Katherine Bajuk claims Armstead suffers from mental health issues and has fallen through the cracks of the mental health system.

A far-right Greek MP, Konstantinos Floros, was arrested after allegedly punching and headlocking another MP, Vassilis Grammenos, during a parliamentary debate. Floros, who is now an independent, was ordered to be handed over to the police by Parliament Speaker Constantinos Tasoulas and faces criminal charges. The incident occurred during a debate on the immunity of Kyriakos Velopoulos, the president of the nationalist Greek Solution Party, who is being sued for defamation. Floros allegedly shouted “shut up, you trash!” to Grammenos after he was not allowed to speak, leading to the physical altercation. Grammenos was taken to the parliament’s medical clinic, and Floros was expelled from parliament for 15 days.

Two University of Washington football players have been charged with misdemeanor assault after an alleged attack on a bicyclist in Seattle. Just weeks prior, one of the players, Tylin “Tybo” Tamis Rogers, was charged with second-degree and third-degree rape. The victim in the assault case stated that the players harassed, pushed, struck him, and damaged his bicycle. The suspects were identified through surveillance footage, which captured them wearing UW athletics clothing. Both players have been suspended from the team while the case is ongoing.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been criticized for making light of an assault on Fox News reporter Peter Doocy. During an April 19 press briefing, Jean-Pierre joked about the incident, saying, “He lost his life. It’s not, look, I’m not, we should not make jokes about this.” However, she then proceeded to make a joke about the situation. This has led to accusations that Jean-Pierre is not taking the assault seriously and that she is making light of a serious issue.

On Tuesday night around 9:35 p.m., UC Berkeley police received a report of an aggravated assault on University Drive near the Crescent Lawn. According to the initial investigation, two unknown suspects, a male and a female, assaulted the victim. The female suspect sprayed an unknown liquid on the victim’s face, while the male suspect hit them in the head with a hard object. The suspects then fled the area in a dark-colored, older-model European sedan with shiny, chrome rims. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact UC Berkeley police at (510) 642-6760.

The incident, which occurred during a game between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers, has prompted investigations by the NBA and Denver police. In videos captured and disseminated by outlets such as TMZ, an individual identified as Nikola Jokic’s brother can be observed scaling seats to approach and strike another person in the face. The Nuggets emerged victorious with a buzzer-beating shot, securing a 2-0 lead in the first-round series. Authorities are actively seeking the victim of the assault and encourage any witnesses or those with relevant information to contact the Denver Police Department.

A heated road rage incident between two 28-year-old men culminated in a violent collision and stabbing on the Upper East Side. The altercation began in Queens, escalated over the Queensboro Bridge, and reached its climax in Manhattan. After colliding, one of the drivers, Antal Lakatos, allegedly stabbed the other in the face and neck, resulting in injuries that required hospitalization. The victim is expected to recover while Lakatos faces assault charges. The damaged vehicles remain at the scene as the incident is investigated.

Three Long Beach boys, two of whom are teenagers, have been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly beating a homeless man with tent poles and a tripod. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 20, at around 6:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Pacific Avenue. The victim, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was treated by the Long Beach Fire Department. The boys, whose identities have not been released due to their juvenile status, also threw objects at the victim. They fled the scene but were later apprehended by police. The 14-year-old suspect was additionally booked for resisting arrest.