Charges Dropped Against NYC High Schooler in Stabbing Incident, Self-Defense Cited

A teen accused of stabbing two students at Martin Van Buren High School in Queens will not face prosecution after evidence of self-defense emerges.

A 16-year-old student accused of stabbing two peers acted in self-defense during a school brawl, leading to dropped charges.
The altercation involved a larger group attacking the accused, with social media video corroborating his self-defense claim.
One of the stabbed students was found with a gun, leading to charges of gang assault and gun possession against the victims.
The incident, which occurred inside the school's stairwell, resulted in a soft lockdown but no further danger to students.
The accused student, with no prior arrests, suffered minor injuries; one victim has a history of legal issues, including suspected involvement in shootings.