Unanimously affirmed.
At the time of the arrest defendant made a statement to the police to the effect that he had just shot the victim but that it had been done in self-defense because the man had chased him with a metal bar. Because defendant had a full opportunity to present — and, in fact, did so present — this defense at trial, we find no due process or other basis to conclude that he was denied a fair trial. However, we must admonish the District...
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