Jury Finds Provo Man Guilty In Brother’s Beating

A jury is convicting a man of beating his brother nearly to death with a stick in the middle of a Provo street.

The jury’s verdict delivered late Thursday found Charles Davis guilty of second-degree felony aggravated assault.

Prosecutors say Charles Davis and his brother, Mark Davis, were arguing about a trailer and faced off with sticks Dec. 1, 2010, in Provo’s Center Street.

Police say Mark Davis was struck in the head several times and had injuries so severe that doctors had to remove part of his brain. He testified he can’t work as an electrician and now has difficulty understanding people.

Charles Davis’ attorney says his client’s actions were in self-defense.

The Daily Herald reports Davis faces one to 15 years in prison at sentencing April 16.

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Information from: The Daily Herald, http://www.heraldextra.com