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British pop star Pete Doherty was fined £750 ($2165) and ordered to pay £250 compensation after he admitted kicking the hand of a female radio reporter.
Doherty had pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault by beating, but his lawyer said he changed his plea on the day the trial was due to start after watching television footage of the March 23 attack.
It occurred outside Thames Magistrates Court after Doherty, partner of supermodel Kate Moss, appeared on drugs charges.
