Indicted for murder, Briane Demond Williams claimed self-defense at trial. Over Williams's objection, the judge gave a charge on voluntary manslaughter. The jury found Williams guilty of voluntary manslaughter, which he appeals on two closely related grounds: the evidence did not sustain the verdict, and the judge erred in giving the manslaughter charge. We find no error and affirm.
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