I think they arrested him and charged him with murder to appease the rioters in hopes of de-escalating the situation. There is no way they can get a conviction on these charges.
I agree with you.
But arresting someone and charging them with murder when there is very strong video evidence that it was self defense should not be legal.
That’s a false arrest and false prosecution and the 17 year old should be able to sue over it.
“Nothing is as it first appears, Grasshopper...”
You have to admit, after seeing the torrent of video clips, that he was VERY cool and VERY aware; eerily so.