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flag Antoine Watson, accused in the 2021 shove that killed Vicha Ratanapakdee, testified he acted in emotional distress, unaware of the man’s age or ethnicity.

flag Antoine Watson, accused in the 2021 fatal shove of 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee in San Francisco, testified in his trial, saying he was emotionally distressed after a car breakdown and argument with his girlfriend. flag He claimed he pushed Ratanapakdee, believing the man was judging him, and did not realize his age or ethnicity at the time. flag Watson admitted he did not call 911 due to fear of arrest and panic, returning to the scene only after realizing Ratanapakdee was injured. flag The prosecution plans to introduce Watson’s juvenile record, while the case continues amid national attention over elder abuse and anti-Asian hate.

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