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A lawsuit can proceed against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, a federal judge rules

9:31pm February 01, 2023

by The Associated Press

A federal judge in Wisconsin has ruled that a civil rights lawsuit filed by the father of a man shot and killed by Rittenhouse can proceed to the next phase.

Gaige Grosskreutz was shot and injured by Kyle Rittenhouse. He testified on Nov. 8.

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What we know about the 3 men who were shot by Kyle Rittenhouse

8:56pm November 20, 2021

On Aug. 25, 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse shot and killed Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, and wounded Gaige Grosskreutz.

A demonstrator raises her fist while marching on the street during a protest against the Kyle Rittenhouse not-guilty verdict near the Barclays Center in New York City on Friday.

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Kyle Rittenhouse verdict prompts protests in several cities

5:15pm November 20, 2021

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

Activists opposed to the jury's acquittal gathered in several cities across the country, including Chicago, New York and Oakland. Authorities in Portland declared a riot.

Kyle Rittenhouse listens as Judge Bruce Schroeder talks about how the jury will view video during deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse's trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse on Wednesday in Kenosha, Wisc.

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The Rittenhouse jurors watch video, but that can't be counted on to prevent bias

9:20am November 19, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Psychology experts say like any jury, the 12 men and women tasked with deciding the Kyle Rittenhouse case come into the courtroom with their own biases that affect how they view evidence.

Kyle Rittenhouse (left) listens to his attorney Mark Richards as he takes the stand during his trial on Wednesday in Kenosha, Wis.

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What we learned from the 2nd week of the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial

3:37pm November 12, 2021

by Becky Sullivan

Several legal experts say putting Rittenhouse on the stand was effective for the defense and agree that prosecutors have struggled at times to make their case. Closing arguments are expected Monday.

Kyle Rittenhouse returns to the courtroom after a break during his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse on November 9, 2021 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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Prosecutors in Rittenhouse trial rest their case, but face questions about strategy

7:08pm November 09, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

Legal experts say the jury's verdict could come down to how well the prosecution made its central argument that Rittenhouse was the aggressor and not just acting in self-defense, as he claims.

Kyle Rittenhouse, center, looks back as Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies enter the courtroom to escort him out of the room during a break in the trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., on Friday, Nov. 5.

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4 takeaways from the first week of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial

8:24pm November 05, 2021

by Becky Sullivan

Nearly three hours of testimony came from a video producer for a right-wing news site who filmed Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wis. Prosecutors also called two men who wanted to "protect" businesses.

During a hearing last week, a Wisconsin judge laid out the final ground rules on what evidence will be allowed when Kyle Rittenhouse goes on trial for shooting three people during a protest against police brutality in August 2020.

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Jury selection begins for Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot and killed 2 protesters

6:23am November 01, 2021

by Corrinne Hess Turner

Rittenhouse faces multiple felony charges of homicide and recklessly endangering the safety of others, along with one misdemeanor count of possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor.

Demonstrators march in the streets on August 26, 2020 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. As the city declared a state of emergency curfew, a fourth night of civil unrest occurred after the shooting of Jacob Blake, 29, on August 23.

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Protester shot by Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha is now suing Wisconsin authorities

3:12pm October 17, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

The lawsuit alleges that authorities in Kenosha not only knew that armed vigilantes planned to patrol the protest attended by Black Lives Matter supporters, but also encouraged their participation.

Kyle Rittenhouse pleaded not guilty to all charges, including homicide, last month. He is accused of shooting three men — two of whom died and one of whom was seriously wounded — during protests in Kenosha, Wis., following the police shooting of Jacob

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Wisconsin Judge Denies New Arrest Warrant For Kyle Rittenhouse

4:34pm February 11, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

Prosecutors asked the judge last week to issue a new warrant and raise Rittenhouse's bail by $200,000, arguing that he violated conditions of his release by not alerting them to his change of address.