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In NH v. Jason Levesque, the prosecution delivers its closing argument, arguing that Levesque did not act in lawful self-defense when he shot Kyle Violette six times, but instead executed him after the threat had passed.

The state outlines the key legal principles of reasonableness and imminent threat, explaining that self-defense requires a clear and immediate danger of deadly harm—a condition the prosecution says was not met. They argue that while Kyle Violette initially confronted Levesque, he was retreating when he was shot multiple times, including five rounds to his back.

Key Points from the Closing Argument:

✔️ Self-Defense Requires an Immediate Threat – Prosecutors argue that Kyle was walking away when Jason opened fire.
✔️ Breaking Down the Timeline – The state dissects the 11 seconds from initial contact to the final shot.
✔️ The Moment Jason Drew His Gun – Was there legal justification to fire?
✔️ Five Shots to the Back – The prosecution argues Jason had time to reassess but chose to execute Kyle.
✔️ Jason’s Own Words Contradict Him – The state highlights inconsistencies between his police statements and trial testimony.
✔️ Kyle’s Final Moments – Prosecutors claim Kyle was crawling for his life when Jason fired the last rounds.

The prosecution’s argument is clear: this was not self-defense, but an unjustified execution. Watch the full closing argument and decide for yourself—was this a lawful act or attempted murder?

📌 Timestamps for Key Moments

(00:00) Prosecutor opens: Defining reasonableness & imminent threat
(01:05) Self-defense laws prevent unnecessary deadly force
(02:10) Evaluating each stage of the shooting
(03:13) Threat level was decreasing before shots were fired
(04:12) Breaking down the 11-second timeline
(05:14) Kyle was unarmed—Levesque admitted he saw his hands
(07:16) Face-to-face encounter – Was Kyle really a threat?
(08:34) The moment Jason pulled his gun – Was he justified?
(10:16) Kyle was turning away when Jason fired the first shot
(12:04) Prosecutor argues Kyle’s threat was not imminent
(14:57) Kyle was retreating—did Jason have the right to shoot?
(17:19) Self-defense law: When is deadly force legally justified?
(20:22) Prosecutor says Jason contradicted himself on the stand
(22:45) No direct threat to Jason’s daughter – Prosecutor challenges defense
(24:55) Kyle’s back was turned – What surveillance footage shows
(26:27) The state’s key argument – "This wasn’t self-defense; this was execution."
(27:57) How much time passed before the final shots?
(29:51) Kyle was already on the ground when Jason fired five more shots
(31:23) Prosecutor argues Levesque made a deliberate choice to kill
(35:33) Medical evidence: The extent of Kyle’s injuries
(38:35) Prosecutor: Jason knew he was in trouble after the shooting
(42:49) Kyle’s past does not justify the shooting
(45:05) Prosecutor calls Jason’s statements “breathtaking mendacity”
(48:36) Closing argument: “This was an execution, not self-defense.”
(51:57) Prosecutor urges jury to deliver justice

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