She initiated everything. Everything he did was a reaction to her instigating actions. Was he asking for the glass to be pulled from his hands? Was he asking her to linge across the table and strike him? Was he asking to be threatened with a beer bottle? The only way his intent was at all relevant is if his intent was for her to start shit.

Based on the prevailing opinions in this conversation, we need much more focus on the laws governing use of force. Clearly, too many people have been denied any formal instruction or training on the subject.