supes 
I don't have a word of argument on your post regarding him trying to justify himself... he was wrong, he knew he was wrong and he was trying to wriggle out and shift the blame (I'm glad we agree on that part at least!)
I'm still of the 'over-reacting' opinion though... whether that was a television tactic, or simply her nature I don't know, because I can't imagine reacting that way myself. As for calling the police, I'm not in favour of that and whilst I know it's important to support victims. I do think it's a fine line between some idiot trying his luck and being assaulted (and I think we've probably disagreed on that one before too - good job we don't take it personally!)
Anyhoo.. moving on...