An investigation is underway into the home invasion of a New Mexico-based MMA fighter that left one man dead, and prosecutors will decide before the end of the month whether he faces criminal charges. The district attorney in charge of the case said police will recreate the crime scene and use forensic evidence to determine whether 27-year-old Joseph Torrez acted in self defense during the invasion on New Year’s Day in Las Cruces. “Mr. Torrez has not been charged with a crime, and I won’t make any decision in the case until I’m satisfied that the case has been thoroughly investigated,” Dona Ana County (N.M.) District Attorney Mark D’Antonio told MMAjunkie. D’Antonio said Torrez’s background as an MMA fighter will have “absolutely no bearing” on the decision and said his office will focus on whether his use of force was reasonable given the circumstances.
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Las Cruces DA estimates 2-3 weeks before offices decides fate of MMA fighter – MMA Junkie