Late at night at a popular restaurant, two men begin to argue about their favorite sports team. The argument escalates and a fight breaks out. The owner tells the men to take it outside. The men continue to brawl until one pulls out a knife, stabbing the other. The stabbing victim is hospitalized, while the other man is arrested. He is charged with aggravated assault, with his knife taken into evidence. When he is brought before the judge, he is informed that the charge has been amended from aggravated assault to murder. What MOST likely happened?
A.
The owner has agreed to testify against the man.
B.
The stabbing victim has passed away.
C.
The prosecutor is looking for publicity.
D.
The man is wanted in connection with another incident.
