Ok - I watched the video.
It looks like she was trying to scare him off and the gun went off accidentally that first time. He definitely was the aggressor and she didn't have any real place to run to - though I agree the firearm should never have come out.
Ok - stupid question - who goes around with a loaded rifle or shotgun in their trunk?
Regarding charges - yes she was an idiot for pulling the firearm at the time she did. However - idiot does not equate to criminal. The moron that died did so because he acted stupidly and the outcome of his aggressive actions resulted in his death. I don't know if she suddenly saw the knife, or what - but he died for his stupidity - isn't one life ruined enough? Or do we as a society see ruining someone else's as "justice" when they would not have acted if not for the stupidity and aggressiveness of the deceased?
He put her into the situation - she acted badly - but is that her fault - or his? Like the TM case - who holds the GREATER responsibility for the outcome?
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