Β CHARLOTTE, NC —Β Β The former UNC football player accused of pushing a man to his death outside a Dilworth bar will be back on the witness stand Tuesday morning. Β Kenan Gay’s voice shook and he sounded nervous at times as he testified Monday afternoon. Β He got emotional talking about his girlfriend–now his wife. Β
His defense attorney, David Rudolf, asked, “Did you fall in love with her?” Β He replied, “I did.” Β Gay was also asked, “Have you ever been in a fight in your entire life?” Β To which he responded, “Never.”
Gay claims he was trying to protect his girlfriend from unwanted advances by Robert Kingston at Ed’s Tavern in 2012. Β Both men had been drinking that night.
“They’re gonna have to weigh how much people had to drink and how it affected their perceptions,” said Rudolf. Β “Different people had different amounts to drink. Β So I think that will be a part of the jury’s consideration.”
After Gay’s testimony tomorrow, the jury will visit Ed’s Tavern to get a close-up look at the scene. Β The judge still has to decide if they will visit during the day or at night.
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