He was accused of 'assault'. = He was charged with 'assault'. = 'Assault' charges were brought against him.
He came 'under assault' for his unusual beliefs. [=he was severely criticized for his unusual beliefs]
He was found guilty of 'sexual assault'. [=the crime of touching someone in an unwanted sexual way]
(..) Patrol officers have secured a ten-block perimeter. All civilians are being evacuated. Here's what the convicts were in for: arson, kidnapping, racketeering, assault and battery, forgery and counterfeiting, triple homicide. Whoo! What? I'm not excited about the murders. I'm excited about the (..)2017 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: #DUPE# Season: 4 Episode 11