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Meaning, they felt it was entirely possible that the officer felt he was in danger?
More that, under the circumstances, it would not have been unreasonable for him to have felt that way. It's a subtle difference but it's always possible that someone is afraid but that fear must also be based on a reasonable assessment of the situation.
I'm not happy with the way the cop responded and don't believe that I'd have acted similarly myself but, from a strictly legal standpoint, I can't disagree with the jury.