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malthaussen

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12. Ah, well, yeah, that does change things a little.

Reply to maxsolomon (Reply #7)

Sat Mar 23, 2024, 01:05 PM

Mar 23

Obviously, there was a distinct connection. In law, not so obvious.

Although one could argue that common sense tells us that one person does not "mutually" engage in combat with multiple opponents, so Assault should not be out of the question. But again, Law differs from common sense.

-- Mal

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Charges will not be filed in connection with Nex Benedict's death, Tulsa County DA says [View all] SouthBayDem Mar 22 OP

heartrending story stopdiggin Mar 22 #1

So, its ok DiverDave Mar 23 #10

First - didn't say anything even remotely approaching stopdiggin Mar 23 #11

The feds are investigating Oklahoma schools for letting LGBTQ bullying happen. SunSeeker Mar 23 #20

OMFG, based on his press release, I guess we should be glad the DA didn't charge Nex! SunSeeker Mar 22 #2

Tulsa is a MAGA county, so that thought wouldn't be a surprise from him. SouthBayDem Mar 22 #5

That's not fully accurate. maxsolomon Mar 22 #6

You think throwing water in response to bullying is "mutual combat" to the girls jumping Nex? SunSeeker Mar 22 #9

nope. but 'throwing water' (or any substance) on another is assault stopdiggin Mar 23 #13

I didn't say it would be an easy case to win. I was disgusted by the DA's "mutual combat" wording. SunSeeker Mar 23 #14

except, by their own words, Nex WAS the aggressor stopdiggin Mar 23 #16

So stand your ground laws don't apply to LGBTQ people. Got it. SunSeeker Mar 23 #19

OK must have some queer laws... malthaussen Mar 22 #3

The fight didn't directly cause Nex's death. maxsolomon Mar 22 #7

Ah, well, yeah, that does change things a little. malthaussen Mar 23 #12

How about charging the bigots with assault? They put Nex in the hospital. SunSeeker Mar 23 #18

"The gang"? maxsolomon Mar 25 #21

It was 3 teenage girls who attacked Nex. They were, by definition, a gang. SunSeeker Mar 26 #24

OK, 3. maxsolomon Mar 26 #25

I wonder if there would have been charges if they died as a DIRECT result of the fight -- maybe a concussion karynnj Mar 22 #8

Exactly. Beating Nex up was not self defense. SunSeeker Mar 23 #15

Yes, it would be more likely if a concussion had killed Benedict. maxsolomon Mar 25 #23

Those who participated in that fight in the bathroom will have to live with their guilt the rest of their lives kimbutgar Mar 22 #4

Yeah. I've thought of that too. stopdiggin Mar 23 #17

"an instance of mutual combat" means: the victim defended themselves. CousinIT Mar 25 #22