According to his solicitor at the time Nicholas was

anything like as bad as the court supposed and although he paid 1,300 damages to the victim, h e remains adamant that an injustice was done. According to his solicitor at the time Nicholas was' bitterly disappointed with the verdict because he is not a violent man.' Unfortunately the newspapers printed a different version of the truth. According to press reports at the time, Lori McElroy and her boyfriend claimed Nicholas and his friends had been a problem throughout the holiday.' During the holiday we saw Nicholas more than once,' she told the Daily Mail.' He was always acting flash, wearing white leather suits and drinking champagne. He seemed to think he should have a lot of attention.' The big trouble flared when the chip was stolen. Lori McElroy apparently shouted,' Listen Charlie we're not impressed so go off and pester someone else,' and, the court heard, Nicholas turned violent.' At that Mr Nicholas slapped my face hard then gave me a solid punch to the jaw.' she told the court adding