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Originally posted by bebanovich
I can't speak to this specifically from an official's point-of-view, but self-defense applies only if there is a reasonable fear of immediate danger. It would be hard to argue that pushing back would be the logical act of someone who felt like they were really under threat.
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For what it is worth -- basically, in case anyone is coming to this forum looking for legal advice -- bebanovich's statement is simply wrong. Self defense would apply quite nicely to the circumstances described were the official to face any kind of legal action.
But while this official should be able to avoid criminal/legal penalty, I do think that he should receive discipline for his behavior from the appropriate overseeing body.