The statement was released by the lawyer.
The police and prosecutor have released the shooter, which means he had a pretty compelling self defense story (probably witnesses as well as the video).
Some things indicate that the shooter had texted/tweeted to the speaker about his stolen Make American Great Hat hoping he might get a signed one or some bling from the speaker.
I think that the shootee through their attorney is trying to avoid some serious jail time.
I am concerned about the shooter in regards to discharging a weapon in the middle of a crowd. My hope is that the shooter really knows his stuff and that he had frangible ammo and not some FMJ that could over penetrate and hurt an innocent bystanders. My fear is that the prosecutor will charge the shooter with some form of recklessness for discharging his weapon. I hope not, but in Seattle it could happen. If it does all heck will break loose.
As liberal as Seattle is, the use of a gun to protect yourself or others from physical harm, or any kind of felony (robbery, etc.) gives the shooter pretty good protection. Not to say that this protest group will not try to sue him, or a prosecutor will try to make a name for himself.
Although the last time (in Spokane) a prosecutor tried to make a name for himself, the prosecutor lost. Of course the shooter spent a lot of time and money in court.
As liberal as Seattle is, the use of a gun to protect yourself or others from physical harm, or any kind of felony (robbery, etc.) gives the shooter pretty good protection. Not to say that this protest group will not try to sue him, or a prosecutor will try to make a name for himself.
Although the last time (in Spokane) a prosecutor tried to make a name for himself, the prosecutor lost. Of course the shooter spent a lot of time and money in court.