People v. Cotton

Judgment unanimously reversed, on the law and facts, and new trial granted. Memorandum: The charges contained in this indictment arise out of an altercation between defendant and two men named Quevado and Torres. The fight occurred under the grandstand at Red Wing Stadium when Quevado attempted to intervene in a dispute between defendant and his girlfriend. During the dispute Quevado struck defendant in the face and staggered him. Defendant pulled out a knife and when Quevado’s companion, Torres, tried to disarm or restrain defendant he was cut on the *882left side of his neck, his chest and…