# U.S. Marine

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-08**: Lawsuit filed against Dollar Tree — San Diego attorney Alreen Haeggquist files lawsuit on behalf of victims, alleging the chain failed to prevent these assaults.
- **2026-07**: The Guardian exposes nationwide phenomenon — The Guardian reports on multiple gooning incidents in Dollar Tree stores, raising national awareness.
- **2026**: Two additional incidents in San Diego County — Sheriff’s Office reports two incidents in Lemon Grove and Spring Valley, with no suspects identified.
- **2025-03**: Three San Diego incidents in one week — Three women report being ejaculated on or having semen wiped on them in a Dollar Tree store in San Diego. A U.S. Marine is later charged.
- **2024**: Philadelphia incident recorded — A victim posts a video of herself chasing a man after a gooning incident in a Philadelphia Dollar Tree.
- **2023**: Houston gooning incident reported — A woman in Houston reports a man masturbating on her in a Dollar Tree store. Local media coverage prompts other victims to come forward.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Dollar Tree Confronts 5+ 'Gooning' Assaults in Stores as Lawsuit Filed
2026-08-11 06:37:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

A series of sexual assaults in Dollar Tree stores, where men masturbated on female shoppers, has prompted a lawsuit and raised serious questions about retail safety and liability. The incidents, documented since 2023, have gained national attention and could impact consumer trust in the discount chain.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/dollar-tree-gooning-assaults-lawsuit-retail

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