SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan 06, 2006 (The Canadian Press via COMTEX) --
Thomas Hearns' pre-trial hearing on a charge that he struck his 13-year-old
son was postponed Friday so the former boxing champion's lawyer could gather
more information.
Hearns is to return to court Jan 26. If convicted of the misdemeanour
assault and battery charge, he faces a maximum penalty of about three months
in jail and a $500 US fine.
Neither Hearns nor his lawyer, Michael Smith, commented following Friday's
appearance before Judge Shelia Johnson.
Hearns was arraigned Monday and released on $10,000 US bail. The 47-year-old
boxer was ordered to not have contact with his son.
Southfield police say they were called to Hearns' home by his wife Sunday
evening. When they arrived, police said they found the boy with a small cut
and bruise over one eye. Hearns was arrested and jailed until his arraignment.
"This case is not a case of reasonable parental discipline," said Keri
Middleditch, an assistant Oakland County prosecutor. "The injuries ... far
exceed any bounds of reasonable discipline."
Southfield Police Chief Joseph Thomas had asked the prosecutor's office to
review the case to see if Hearns' son should be charged. Thomas said the boy
either hit Hearns or tried to hit him before he was struck.
Prosecutor David Gorcyca said Friday the boy would not be charged. Thomas
declined to comment on the decision. Thomas and Gorcyca declined to release
copies of the police report.
Hearns had memorable fights with Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Marvin
Hagler. Between 1980 and 1999 he held WBA, WBC, WBU and IBO titles ranging
from the welterweight to cruiserweight divisions.
Hearns began a comeback in July with an eight-round victory over lightly
regarded John Long. After the bout, Hearns said he planned to fight for a
long time.
don't care if your his kid or not, u gotta be crazy to swing at the hit man lol
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