A Swedish court fined Ronald Fasth, 70, for hitting the boy for calling him an "old fart" before riding away on his bicycle. Fasth admits assaulting the boy in July at Folkets Park in Varamo where he was a volunteer, but says it was to maintain his dignity, the Swedish news agency TT reported Wednesday.
"You have to demand a little respect; otherwise I might have gotten slapped myself," he said.
Fasth said he was unsure whether he would appeal the court's ruling.
"I think this (decision) is wrong. It's not about the money, it's the principle. I haven't yet decided if I will appeal," he said.
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