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LIVE: Rittenhouse Trial Day 10: Closing Arguments

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 15, 2021 548 Comments

Once the jury goes into deliberations, we will go into VERDICT WATCH mode, so keep your eyes right here for breaking news and analysis of the final verdict(s) in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.

Rittenhouse Analysis: State’s Weak Provocation Argument Is Still The Major Threat to Acquittal

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 14, 2021 69 Comments

Notable: ADA Binger mentioned “provocation” zero times in his opening statement

Getting Jurors To Imagine “Provocation” In Blurry Photo And Video – Rittenhouse Prosecution Endgame

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 13, 2021 123 Comments

Even if all the prosecution gets is a hung jury, that's a "win" for the prosecution; re-trial would be certain.

Rittenhouse Trial Day 9: Prosecution Big Win On “Provocation” Jury Instruction Saves Chance At Conviction

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 12, 2021 225 Comments

Lacking any factual rebuttal to self-defense, the State will argue that Kyle Rittenhouse was a "provoker with intent" eliminating self-defense privilege under Wisconsin law that cannot be regained by withdrawal from the fight.

LIVE: Rittenhouse Trial Day 9

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 12, 2021 177 Comments

Parties have rested, jury excused for the day, final jury instructions to be argued today, closing arguments Monday

Rittenhouse Trial Day 8: Prosecution’s Last Desperate Lunge for Evidence of Guilt

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 11, 2021 137 Comments

Final day of evidence introduces “enhanced” images purporting to show Kyle’s provocation

LIVE: Rittenhouse Trial Day 8

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 11, 2021 300 Comments

Dr. John Black, the defense use-of-force expert, is expected to be the day's first witness

Rittenhouse Trial Day 7: Kyle Survives Abusive Cross-Examination

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 10, 2021 135 Comments

Judge lashes out at lead prosecutor for commenting on Kyle's post arrest silence and trying to introduce evidence the judge previously barred. Defense use-of-force expert Dr. Black to testify tomorrow, day 8 of trial

LIVE: Rittenhouse Trial Day 7

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 10, 2021 536 Comments

Energized defense enters second day presenting its case of self-defense to the jury

LIVE: Rittenhouse Trial Day 6

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 09, 2021 213 Comments

Prosecution imploded on Monday.

LIVE: Rittenhouse Trial Day 5

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 08, 2021 250 Comments

The defense has an opportunity since the prosecution made two blunders.

LIVE: Rittenhouse Trial Day 4

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 05, 2021 183 Comments

Kyle is charged with a variety of felonies, including first-degree murder, for shooting three men, two fatally, as well as for alleged reckless conduct on the night of August 25, 2020, in riot-torn Kenosha WI.