Is 'self-defense' a valid argument for the employee?

Yes, he was obviously attacked first and didn't know what the woman was capable of 56% (10,839 votes)

No, he went too far and turned it into a beating instead of a defense 24% (4,692 votes)

They are both at fault should both face the toughest consequences 20% (3,812 votes)

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