TONE, Circuit Judge, dissenting. I disagree with the majority on the plain error question. 1 It is undisputed that the prosecution had the burden of proving absence of self-defense beyond a reasonable doubt. See note 12 of the majority opinion. Although apparently not constitutionally required in view of the discussion of the status of…
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