The paucity of facts in the article leaves us able to do little ore than speculate and pose questions. How many frat boys were in this “mob” versus how many in Jones group? When did this occur? Where? Any prior contact of the groups? Who & what set it off? Were Jones and his group also drunk or stoned?
Did Jones’ attorneys make much of the fact that the “sucker-punch”, presumably to the head, likely affected Jones’ perception, judgement, and sense of danger of death/great bodily harm?
That alone creates a lot of reasonable doubt that he formed malicious intent, and supports self-defense. Absent better info, I the Jury would have to conclude that the attackers brought this on themselves and are responsible for the death of their “brother”.
A minor point. Jones at age 18 cannot legally buy or possess a handgun in the US. Begs questions like: Whose Glock was it? Age of owner? Why were college kids cruising with a loaded gun?
The article is one in a series. There are dozens of articles on the case.
There are links.
It is a mis-perception that people ages 18 may not buy or possess handguns in the United States.
If you are 18 years old, you can legally possess handguns in most states. You are not allowed to purchase handguns from a federally licensed dealer.
In Arizona, and in over half of states, 18 year olds can openly carry handguns without a license.