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What was the defense counsel's argument for McKinney's actions?

  • He was threatened by Matthew

  • Matthew owed him money

  • Matthew made a sexual advance toward him

  • Matthew stole from him

Answer

In the sexual assault case involving Matthew McKinney, the defense attorney argued that McKinney was sexually propositioned by the victim, ultimately leading to the physical altercation between them. This proposition allegedly caused McKinney to act in self-defense, resulting in the accusations against him.
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