During a sentencing hearing on Thursday, Harvey told the judge that the victim in the case broke into his home while he was in jail and stole “everything worth stealing.” Harvey also said the victim jumped out of a car and attacked him as he was walking down the street. Prosecutors say they are unable to contact the victim.
Harvey’s lawyer said the pair had been drinking and smoking marijuana on the night of the assault, and that they got into an argument. The defendant then approached the victim from behind and hit him with the golf club, causing serious injuries.
Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg granted a defense request for probation, which will last three years.