He's a basketball player? How do you know this?It feels like the white guy was giving the basketball player shit,
What if the white dude was defending his lady's honour? What if the basketball player was Hilter in disguise?I think it was self-defence and an accident. I hope the guy is able to defend himself successfully and not go to jail. Unfortunate. But that white dude was being a bully.
The guy hit by the train was the aggressor. He was considerably larger, he threatened physical violence and he made the first physical contact. As far as the law is concerned, the motives for his actions are irrelevant.Even then it was self-defence. The guy was physically assaulting him for whatever reason. If he is Hitler, call the cops. If he is harassing, and I did not see the wife nearby, which means she got free, then call the cops. Don't put your hands on someone unless it is self-defence and even if it is self-defence, the moment the threat is passed, move on.
I feel sick and just screamed out loud - I so badly wish this wasn’t posted. This is horrifying and real
He was the one backed against the wall. I’m not sure why no one tried to stop it (though I do in part). I believe the people filming could have even started to play loud music or say something to get them out of the zone of aggression. The man against the wall could have tried to slide to the left but perhaps the aggressor would have grabbed him and then thrown him to the tracks. Overall , I wish this wasn’t posted. This makes me sick. I can’t unsee the look in both of their facesThe guy hit by the train was the aggressor. He was considerably larger, he threatened physical violence and he made the first physical contact. As far as the law is concerned, the motives for his actions are irrelevant.
I think the black guy will be charged, then plea-bargained down to something minor, or he will be acquitted of whatever the felony charge happens to be.
I wish he had thrown him the other way but I know when one is truly afraid they don’t necessarily think of that and you go with the movement and direction you’re most strong with (I’m assuming it’s related to if you’re right or left handed maybe ?) i know that one had to ask these questions you posted very quickly to save themselves if it’s a true fight or flight scenario. I don’t know if either were impaired which of course would have affected their ability to be “rational”. This must have been so traumatizing for everyone involved. I pray for all of them to forget as best they can and that everyone can try to recognize when being a bystander can be just as badDoes he have the intent to hurt you? Yes - you can see he threatens to punch
Does he have the means? Yes - he is bigger than you.
Does he have the opportunity? Yes he is up close and personal.
Those are the 3 questions that allow you to use force to stop the threat.
Its not your fault that the guy decided to get in your face 1 metre from the edge of a subway track.
He and his lawyer are going to be very thankful for that video. The days of people intervening in fights seems to be fading as too many times the do gooders get hurt. Remember Elmer the Safety Elephant, don't play near train tracks.Unfortunate, but the guy was just trying to build space between himself and the attacker. No point in bringing charges.