Florida

Denied Marriage Request Spurs Attack: Police

Authorities say an elderly man was beaten after he refused another man permission to marry his girlfriend.
 
The Marion County Sheriff's Office reports that deputies arrested 40-year-old James Kane Monday on a charge of felony domestic battery on a person over 65.

Kane was being held without bond Wednesday and it was unknown if he has an attorney.
 
Kane told deputies he became angry after the 72-year-old victim refused his marriage request.
 
The Ocala Star-Banner reports that the victim, whose name was not released, had cuts on his face, which was also bruised.
 
The victim reportedly told deputies that Kane has bipolar disorder and had not taken his medications.

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