Joshua has repeatedly teased and harassed Colin at their highschool. On one occasion, Joshua and some other people abductedColin and tied him to the flag post, partially nude, for everyoneto see. Colin wanted to get even, so he decided to scare Joshua.One morning before school, Colin drove his car at high speeddirectly at Joshua, intending to stop just before hitting him.Colin couldn’t stop in time, however, and Joshua was killedinstantly. Answer the following questions:
- Could Colin be charged with murder, voluntary manslaughter, orinvoluntary manslaughter? Why?
- Could the length of time between the ongoing provocation andJoshua’s killing be a factor in how Colin is prosecuted? Why or whynot? What other factors might affect this case?
- As a Christian, how can you spot signs of bullying, and how canyou address these issues in a way that honors the dignity and caresfor the souls of all parties?
