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Recent Examples of molestation
But in 2003, Santa Barbara police arrested Jackson on 10 criminal counts, including child molestation, abduction, false imprisonment, and extortion.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite the child molestation claims that plagued Jackson for decades, his fans have demonstrated a number of times that the answer is yes.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
He was arrested on separate charges of child molestation in 2003, stemming from the documentary Living With Michael Jackson, which called into question the nature of his relationship with the children in his life.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was reportedly meant to open in 1993 and circle around the investigation into the allegations of child molestation against the King of Pop as a major plot point.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2005, Jackson was charged with 10 counts, including child molestation, intoxicating a minor with alcohol, and conspiracy, involvingn 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite the child molestation claims that plagued Jackson for decades, his fans have demonstrated a number of times that the answer is yes.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
He was arrested on separate charges of child molestation in 2003, stemming from the documentary Living With Michael Jackson, which called into question the nature of his relationship with the children in his life.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was reportedly meant to open in 1993 and circle around the investigation into the allegations of child molestation against the King of Pop as a major plot point.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2005, Jackson was charged with 10 counts, including child molestation, intoxicating a minor with alcohol, and conspiracy, involvingn 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molestation
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Advocates say the right to request asylum is enshrined in the country’s immigration law and say denying migrants that right puts people fleeing war or persecution in grave danger.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Under the current regime in Iran, Baháʼís have long faced persecution.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Among the most notable upcoming executions is that of Christa Pike in Tennessee for the 1995 torture murder of her romantic rival.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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When putting on anything other than pajamas seems like pure torture, this T-shirt dress comes to the rescue.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sports betting can tempt athletes to manipulate games or lead them to face harassment from gamblers upset with their performance.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to the court documents, Vasquez reported the mistreatment after Thanksgiving 2024, and in response, the harassment escalated.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 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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More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 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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“Molestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molestation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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