Judge: Ja Morant punched teen in self-defense
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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was acting in self-defense when he punched a teenager in July 2022, a Tennessee judge has ruled.
The incident occurred during a pickup game at the All-Star point guard's home in Eads, Tenn.
Joshua Holloway filed a lawsuit in September 2022 accusing Morant of assault.
Morant testified during a hearing in December that he was protecting him