Ja Morant's Self-Defense Claim in Assault Lawsuit Allowed

Judge clears way for Morant's lawyers to argue immunity under Tennessee's 'stand your ground' law.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is facing a lawsuit accusing him of assaulting a teenager, Joshua Holloway, during a pickup basketball game at Morant's house in July 2022.
Morant's lawyers have acknowledged that he punched Holloway once after Holloway threw a basketball at Morant, hitting him in the chin.
Morant's lawyers are arguing that he should be immune from liability under Tennessee's 'stand your ground' law, which allows people to act with force in certain situations if they feel threatened at their homes.
The lawsuit has led to complicated legal arguments, including disagreement about whether the 'stand your ground' law can be used to support Morant.
No criminal charges have been filed against Morant, but his friend Davonte Pack, who is also accused in the lawsuit, has been charged with misdemeanor assault.