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The exact names are different, but it is a punishable crime if you convince a judge that you were in justified fear of violence.
– gnasher729
Commented Mar 14, 2017 at 19:45
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Indeed, this is assault in most U.S. jurisdictions. OP's specific case is important, but state specific law isn't something this site is good at, so this general information is better.
– user30031
Commented Mar 14, 2017 at 21:30
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Getting police involved is an excellent way to never get a job in your industry again. Sucks that it is that way, but employers (especially in startups) will blackball you for such things, most likely.
– Magisch
Commented Mar 15, 2017 at 8:12
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@Magisch Do you have any references for your assertion? That has not been my my experience, but I don't have any significant data.
– Eph
Commented Mar 16, 2017 at 14:13
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@Ben: The combination of "You must be punished" and "you enjoy being spanked" is most definitely a threat. And an average woman (one who isn't 6'2" with 200 pound of muscle, or one that isn't the local karate champion) would be afraid.
– gnasher729
Commented Mar 19, 2017 at 23:00

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