[FlamingLonghorn]

Originally Posted by cal_guy

Given that it has been established that he had phoned the police from the safety of his car before confronting the teen I would say the chance of self defense being successful would be very slim

http://www.criminaldefenseattorneyta...lfDefense.aspx

Also according to some of the articles, the police told him to leave the person alone and stop following him as they were on their way and he disobeyed.