So assault doesn't mean there was physical contact. All you have to do is posture in a way that makes someone fear for the life (reasonably) and that's considered assault. Battery is when you hit someone. Hence why you typically hear "Assault AND Battery"
In a statement, US Capitol Police said that after the event concluded and the Proud Boys were leaving the area, a woman put a phone near Tarrio's face. Officers allegedly saw him strike the phone and the woman's arm.
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Battery does