A New Zealand peace activist is facing serious assault charges after he allegedly punched a rock singer in London, leaving the man in a coma.
Christiaan Briggs, 30, who spent three weeks in Iraq with the Truth Justice Peace Human Shield Action Group in 2003, appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Tuesday to face a charge of grievous bodily harm.
Police say the incident occurred on June 22 when Briggs allegedly punched 19-year-old Billy Leeson, causing the rising rock star to hit his head on the ground.
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Mr Nadin said an argument broke out between the pair after Briggs allegedly "made advances" towards Leeson's girlfriend.
I wonder if his defense will be that he was provoked or just defending himself? Hmmmm?
I'm of course not laughing over the plight of the poor rocker. I hope he recovers quickly. I hate when hypocrites tell others how to live and then don't practice it in their own lives. (Yes, I know that as a Christian you want to accuse me of doing the same thing but I beat you to the punch -- as it were -- hehe)