Other outlets were using footage that began with Michael Stewart throwing the first punch. However, this video shows the other guy try 3 times in a row to take the book out of Michael Stewart's hands. The police took no action about the repeated assault until Michael Stewart responded by punching his assailant.
However, I think Michael Stewart will have difficult time with a self defense argument in court because he escalated the situation well beyond what was needed to defend himself.
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Cool_Name@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 1y
Other outlets were using footage that began with Michael Stewart throwing the first punch. However, this video shows the other guy try 3 times in a row to take the book out of Michael Stewart's hands. The police took no action about the repeated assault until Michael Stewart responded by punching his assailant.
However, I think Michael Stewart will have difficult time with a self defense argument in court because he escalated the situation well beyond what was needed to defend himself.