Adam Budworth, mitigating, said Richardson offered his "sincerest apologies for such disgraceful behaviour".
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Adam and Glenda Budworth were walking home to St Brelade along the Railway Walk in heavy snow, blizzards and severe gales.
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He said Mr Budworth was due to have spinal surgery in a UK hospital later this week and also had two broken toes, while his wife also suffered a double fracture to her lower left leg.
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