Australian swimmer Nick D’Arcy pleaded guilty to charges of recklessly causing grievous bodily harm in connection with his assault on fellow swimmer Simon Cowley in a bar on March 30th. The incident cost D’Arcy a spot in the Beijing Olympics and maybe some of his free time depending on his sentencing.According to D’Arcy’s lawyer the story went a little something like this:
"It is true that there was a physical altercation between Simon Cowley and my client whereupon, without any warning, Simon Cowley slapped my client to the face. Cowley then, intending to introduce himself, approached my client, shortly thereafter, and my client, fearing another strike, responded by punching Cowley to the face."
What a horrible way to introduce yourself. "Slap you're it. By the way, I'm Simon." The only way that works on TV is if you’re Linda Evans on Dynasty.
Cowley received five titanium plates fitted for facial fractures to his jaw, eye socket, hard palate, cheek bone and nose as a result of D’Arcy’s handy work. Honey, I think you’re in the wrong sport. If your hands are basically lethal weapons, you may want to give boxing a try for the London games in 2012. Maybe you’ll have better luck making the team. Call it practice or something.
D’Arcy has maintained his innocence, claiming self-defense, all-be-it using excessive force, but honestly he didn’t mean to kick this kid’s ass. He is currently awaiting his sentencing trial in February and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.
Watch out Nicky, because the popo are on your tail!
(Photo: Herald Sun; source)
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