Two knocked out teeth during presidential election cost Diepenbeken resident 27,380 euros

Unsafe on campus

Later that evening it happened again when their paths crossed. This time the young man from Heusden-Zolder took a punch in the face and left temple. He lost two teeth. “My client was also unable to attend classes for a month and fell behind in his learning. He did not dare to go outside for two months. He even felt unsafe on campus for fear of bumping into the defendant,” Van Overbeke said.

Throwing beer

The perpetrator initially tried to deny it by telling an incoherent story. During later interrogations he admitted to having an aggressive side. “I haven’t been to those kinds of parties for a long time because I often had fights at Mac Queen and Versuz.” Ultimately, he admitted to having thrown punches. Also because witnesses pointed to him as guilty. However, the twenty-year-old could not resist pointing to the victim and the niece as guilty. “They started by throwing beer.” The judge threw out his argument of legal self-defense. “There were other options to defend themselves. There was no need to fight again,” the verdict said.

Permanent disability

Despite previous aggression counseling, the perpetrator was unable to keep himself under control. “Worrying given his young age,” the trial said. The judge imposed 120 hours of community service on the Diepenbeek resident or an effective prison sentence of two years if he wipes his feet. In addition, a fully deferred fine of 1,200 euros was imposed. He owes the victim 21,930 euros, mainly due to the permanent disability of 6% and the young age of the victim. Together with the legal costs and legal compensation, the presidential election costs him 27,380 euros.