This is an example of a purely mitigatory defense in that, in the few situations when it is allowed to operate, it only reduces the level of criminal liability. In most legal systems, it cannot extinguish liability. It is a natural part of human nature that people get angry when they are provoked.
INVINCIBLE is the inspiring true story of Vince Papale, an ordinary guy who, against extraordinary odds, gets a one-in-a-gazillion shot at living every sports fan's wildest fantasy. Like the city he lives in and his beloved hometown NFL team, the down-an-out Vince (Mark Wahlberg, THE ITALIAN JOB) has seen better days.
Twentieth Century FoxDenzel Washington, right, and Chris Pine play engineers trying to halt a runaway train in the new film Unstoppable, based on a true incident that occurred in Ohio in 2001. Marysville resident Jon Hosfeld has something in common with superstar actor Denzel Washington. Both have stopped a runaway train. The difference is, Hosfeld did it for real nine years ago in Ohio, while Washington does it Hollywood style in his new adventure film âUnstoppable,â which was inspired by Hosfeldâs true adventure. The film, directed by Tony Scott, opens nationwide on Nov. 12.