Miami Dolphin Brandon Marshall Stabbed
Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall was hospitalized on Friday, after being stabbed with a knife by his wife, Michi Nogami-Marshall. The Marshalls have a history of domestic issues, and this time, Mrs. Marshall claims that she stabbed Brandon in self defense.
In order to assert self defense, a defendant must show that his or her use or force was reasonably necessary. Stabbing someone with a knife will only be justified if the actor was facing the reasonable probability of death or substantial bodily harm. Additionally, a victim typically has a "duty to retreat," or in other words, avoid using deadly force if he or she can.
Marshall is expected to be released from the hospital after undergoing surgery, and is expected to recover.
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