SHOCK VIDEO: Man Roundhouse Kicks Pro-Life Woman During Protest

[Tahuyaman]

That was not a roundhouse kick (just a technicality). It looks like he kicked the camera/phone out of someone's hands, but I couldn't be certain however there was little force in the kick, which is probably why the victim indicates that it wasn't a serious case of assault. Still totally inappropriate and she should have had him charged. A nice little fine that by the looks of him, he can't afford, would teach him an important lesson.

Nice try at trivializing this conduct.

[Tahuyaman]

Reports are saying that he has been fired from his job and the woman he assaulted is going to press charges.

Good.

Fired from his job? Delivering pizza?

[southwest88]

Yep, bad manners aren't usually punishable by law. Assault, however, is a different critter. He kicked her, knocked the phone or camera flying, & impacted her shoulder. If Canada's assault laws are like the US laws, she should be able to recover damages, if her shoulder requires treatment, or if her device was damaged. There might be a fine in there, too.

Yes, he was apparently fired - a service industry can't afford to have people that touchy working for them - who knows what damage he could do with a pair of scissors, or a straight razor?

[donttread]

I suspect that the camera or cell phone wasn't damaged and the pro-life person wasn't actually injured.

I agree and I also suspect that whomever labeled that a "roundhouse kick" has never been around live martial arts much.

[Dr. Who]

I agree and I also suspect that whomever labeled that a "roundhouse kick" has never been around live martial arts much.

Seriously. Not even on film.

[Peter1469]

Yep, bad manners aren't usually punishable by law. Assault, however, is a different critter. He kicked her, knocked the phone or camera flying, & impacted her shoulder. If Canada's assault laws are like the US laws, she should be able to recover damages, if her shoulder requires treatment, or if her device was damaged. There might be a fine in there, too.

Yes, he was apparently fired - a service industry can't afford to have people that touchy working for them - who knows what damage he could do with a pair of scissors, or a straight razor?

If she sues under civil law (in addition to the criminal charges) she will likely get monetary damages even if she was not injured. An injury, especially one that requires ongoing treatment, would only add to the monetary damages.

[donttread]

If she sues under civil law (in addition to the criminal charges) she will likely get monetary damages even if she was not injured. An injury, especially one that requires ongoing treatment, would only add to the monetary damages.

I thought you had to have damages to sue. This is so confusing.

[roadmaster]

Oh I am sure if someone came to her aid the media would claim he was targeted by hate. They would be yelling hate crime and leave out what caused this person to defend her. That is their goal.

[Peter1469]

I thought you had to have damages to sue. This is so confusing.

An assault is a tort. That creates legal liability. If she was not hurt she would likely not get a large damage judgement, but the court will also consider punitive damages- i.e., you did something extremely stupid and we are going to take extra money from you as a reminder to not do that again.

As an aside, juries often go overboard on damages, so if you ever win a civil judgement don't spend the money. Put it in a savings account or CD, because courts of appeals often lower the amount of damages to be awarded.

[Dr. Who]

An assault is a tort. That creates legal liability. If she was not hurt she would likely not get a large damage judgement, but the court will also consider punitive damages- i.e., you did something extremely stupid and we are going to take extra money from you as a reminder to not do that again.

As an aside, juries often go overboard on damages, so if you ever win a civil judgement don't spend the money. Put it in a savings account or CD, because courts of appeals often lower the amount of damages to be awarded.

In this case, the defendant is likely impecunious, so it would cost more to sue him than he likely has in any assets.