I read the perp asked the cop if his actions could be considered self-defense. I’m sure his family will find a lawyer that will run with it. So far I haven’t heard Anthony claim he felt his life was in danger at the time, which is what you need to claim to uphold self-defense, but I’m sure his lawyer will run with that defense too.
I imagine the clowns at Harvard will give the RAT a free ride like they did Davy the Hogg.