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.
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.