A Queens man who claimed he stabbed a J train passenger in self-defense will not face charges.
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A Brooklyn grand jury declined to indict Jordan Williams for manslaughter and weapons charges for the fatal stabbing of DeVictor Ouedraogo, 36, aboard the subway on June 13, the district attorney’s office confirmed. Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez’s office said it conducted "an impartial and thorough investigation" and presented that evidence to the grand jury which dismissed the charges.Via GiveSendGoshowed Ouedraogo acting erratically on the moving train, harassing straphangers, including Williams’ girlfriend. Police said Williams approached Ouedraogo and pushed him away. Ouedraogo fought back before Williams stabbed him, authorities said.
The DA's office said state law allows for a person to use deadly physical force when they believe it's needed "to defend themselves or others from imminent use of deadly or unlawful force.". Williams was arrested in a subway station and Ouedraogo was rushed to New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he died.
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