People v. Henry

After a bench trial, defendant Bonzell Henry was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the death of Ollie Williams. The two men had been engaged in a fight during which defendant kicked the deceased numerous times in the face, inflicting fatal cranial injuries. Defendant was sentenced to three years probation and now appeals.

On appeal, defendant argues that the prosecution failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he was not acting in self-defense.

We affirm.

The relevant facts are as follows. Charles Sims testified that on December 3, 1975, he saw defendant outside his aunt’s…