Illinois resident Kyle Rittenhouse was on trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin for the shooting deaths of two people and the near death of a third, plus other charges. As of this posting, the jury is deliberating.
This episode asks:
Why was this trial so short compared to the ongoing Elizabeth Holmes trial?
What are the gun laws that allowed the defendant to walk around with an AR-15?
What is the jury allowed to request and can they ask questions of witnesses?
How does self-defense work?
Did the defense team miss something?
How do they determine intent?
Can a defendant testify in spite of their attorney’s recommendation?
And more questions from trial audio clips!
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