Racial Slur Dispute Leads to Acquittal in Stabbing Case

Portland jury acquitted Gary Edwards of second-degree assault.
Stabbing occurred on October 31.
Edwards claimed self-defense due to a racial slur from Howard.
Howard said he used the slur after being stabbed.
Edwards had a prior attempted assault conviction.
Howard was convicted of felony rape.
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