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Kyle’s Law: How To Stop Abusive Politically-Motivated Prosecutions In Self-Defense Cases

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 28, 2021 59 Comments

It's time to compel prosecutors to have skin in the game, to have something to lose if they bring a laughably weak, yet horribly destructive, felony prosecution in a clear case of self-defense, like happened to Kyle Rittenhouse.

Chad Read Shooting: Evidence Supports Manslaughter, Not Justification

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 27, 2021 148 Comments

Neither self-defense, defense of dwelling, nor defense of property appear to justify this shooting

Arbery Case Trial: Judge Walmsley Drops the Ball On Ambiguous Citizen’s Arrest Law

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 23, 2021 61 Comments

Apparently the jury is to figure out how to apply a citizen’s arrest law that befuddles the lawyers and judge.

Arbery Case: State Closing Rebuttal Presents as Frantic, Pleading & Desperate

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 23, 2021 18 Comments

ADA Linda Dunikoski repeatedly & intentionally misstates law to jurors, a sign of weakness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIve50vSeLQ&bpctr=1589762735

Arbery Case VERDICT WATCH Day 1: (Update) Jurors Break For Day, Resume Wednesday

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 23, 2021 53 Comments

Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael, and William "Ryan" Bryan are on trial on charges of murder and other felonies over the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery on February 23, 2020 in Brunswick GA.

Ahmaud Arbery Case LIVE: Closing Arguments, Day 2

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 23, 2021 44 Comments

Today: State's two-hour rebuttal, followed by instruction to the jury, and then deliberations

Rittenhouse: Can Kyle Avoid Being Sued Under WI Self-Defense Immunity Law?

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 23, 2021 40 Comments

Likely that civil suits around Kyle's lawful shootings will remain focused on city of Kenosha

Arbery Case Trial: Based On Closing Arguments, Not Guilty Verdicts A Real Possibility

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 22, 2021 59 Comments

State’s closing argument was very weak. Defense closings very solid, but State has 2-hour rebuttal tomorrow!

Ahmaud Arbery Case LIVE: Closing Arguments

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 22, 2021 96 Comments

Evidence closed in this trial last week; today we expect closing arguments, perhaps start of jury deliberations

Rittenhouse VERDICT WATCH Day 4: Jurors Continue Deliberating After Taking Instructions Home

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 19, 2021 232 Comments

How much longer?

Rittenhouse VERDICT WATCH: Has Jury Foreperson Gone Rogue And Holding Back Acquittal?

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 18, 2021 188 Comments

Judge allowing the jury to take home instructions raises concerns they'll play the "dictionary game"

Rittenhouse VERDICT WATCH Day 3: Jury Focusing In On Controversial Drone Video, Provocation Issue

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 18, 2021 439 Comments

Yesterday's request by the jury to view controversial drone video suggests they are focusing on provocation issue; if they believe that is proven, then self-defense is arguably off the table for Kyle Rittenhouse

Rittenhouse Trial Mayhem – Courtroom Fights Over Videos and Mistrial As Jury Deliberates

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 17, 2021 156 Comments

Rittenhouse defense makes a third motion for a mistrial based on concealment of high definition drone video - Prosecutors stammer to defend themselves while Judge promises the prosecution "house of cards" will come down if video altered.