A Sophia man was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in compensation after admitting to beating his uncle with a steel pipe in what he claimed was an act of self defence.
Kasey Chapman, 24, of South Sophia, pleaded guilty to the charge that on August 20th, he unlawfully and maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harm on Gary Hope.
According to the prosecution’s facts, Hope was returning from a nearby shop when Chapman, who was sitting on a nearby culvert, approached him and blew smoke in his face. As a result, an argument ensued and the accused picked up a steel pipe and lashed Hope about
