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Sexual assault is an act in which a person intentionally sexually touches another person without that person's consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will. It is a form of sexual violence, which includes child sexual abuse, groping, r**e (forced vaginal, anal, or oral penetration or a drug facilitated sexual assault), or the torture of the person in a sexual manner.

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    NSW My 16year old grandson has been charged with sexual assault of a minor who is 13

    My 16yearokd grandson has been charged with sexual assault of a minor who was 13 and by law unable to give consent
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    False sexual assault allegations DHS Dhhs children

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