ALTENBERND, Chief Judge.
John A. Acosta appeals his judgment for manslaughter and his sentence of 9.25 years in prison, followed by 3 years' probation. We affirm. Mr. Acosta raises five issues on appeal. We elect to discuss only his claim that he was entitled to a judgment of acquittal. Although the evidence suggests that John Acosta killed his victim with the first punch during an after-school fight among high school students, in light of all the circumstances, we...
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