During a heated exchange at a bar, Mark insults John, leading to John pushing Mark. In response, John grabs a glass bottle and strikes Mark, resulting in Mark's death. Considering the provocation caused by Mark, what charge is most appropriate for John?
John is not charged due to self-defense.
John can be charged with voluntary manslaughter due to adequate provocation.
John is guilty of involuntary manslaughter due to negligence.
John is charged with murder because the killing was intentional.
Provocation can reduce a murder charge to voluntary manslaughter if it caused the defendant to lose self-control. In this scenario, Mark's insult likely constituted adequate provocation, making voluntary manslaughter the appropriate charge. Charging John with murder does not account for the mitigating circumstances of provocation. Self-defense is not applicable as there was no imminent threat of death or serious harm. Involuntary manslaughter due to negligence is inappropriate because John's actions were intentional.
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