Police departments in Lake County say they are prepared for the outcome in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who resided in Antioch when he was arrested last year. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that his office has no information suggesting any problems or issues in the […]
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Jury resumes third day of deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse trial as mistrial request looms
The jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial has resumed their third day of deliberations Thursday morning as a ruling on a mistrial has not been made yet by the judge in the case. Rittenhouse, 18, is facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, first-degree reckless homicide and attempted first-degree […]
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Jury released without reaching verdict following second day of deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse trial
The judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial released the jury Wednesday afternoon after a second day of deliberations without a verdict being reached. Rittenhouse, 18, is facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, first-degree reckless homicide and attempted first-degree intentional homicide. Juror numbers 11, 58, 14, 45, 9 and […]
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Defense files request for mistrial as jury resumes deliberations for second day in Kyle Rittenhouse trial
Kyle Rittenhouse’s defense has filed a mistrial alleging prosecutors withheld evidence. The jury has resumed deliberations Wednesday morning for a second day. Rittenhouse’s attorneys Mark Richards and Corey Chirafisi filed a motion for a mistrial with prejudice. Attorneys said in the motion that prosecutors questioned Rittenhouse’s Fifth Amendment right during the trial, causing the judge […]
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Jury released for the day after deliberating for over 7 hours without reaching verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse trial
The judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial has released the jury for the day after they deliberated for over seven hours on Tuesday without reaching a verdict. Rittenhouse, 18, is facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, first-degree reckless homicide and attempted first-degree intentional homicide. Juror numbers 11, 58, […]
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Jury begins deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial
12 jurors were chosen Tuesday morning and have begun deliberations on whether Kyle Rittenhouse acted in self-defense or not in the Kenosha shootings last year. Rittenhouse, 18, who formerly resided in Antioch, is facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, first-degree reckless homicide and attempted first-degree intentional homicide. Juror […]
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Prosecutors say Kyle Rittenhouse provoked shootings, while defense team says the teen acted in self-defense
Prosecutors on Monday said during closing arguments that Kyle Rittenhouse was an active shooter who had “no regard for life.” Rittenhouse’s defense team disputed that, saying the teen was acting in self-defense. Rittenhouse, 18, who formerly resided in Antioch, is facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, first-degree reckless […]
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Judge dismisses gun charge against Kyle Rittenhouse as closing statements begin in teen’s trial
The judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial dismissed the possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor charge Monday morning as closing arguments are expected to begin. Rittenhouse, 18, who formerly resided in Antioch, is facing charges of first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, first-degree reckless homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide […]
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Attorney says Kyle Rittenhouse is in therapy and has PTSD from Kenosha shootings
One of Kyle Rittenhouse’s attorneys said on Friday that the teen is in therapy and has post-traumatic stress disorder due to the Kenosha shootings last year. The matter came up during the end of a Friday meeting between prosecutors, Rittenhouse’s defense team and Kenosha County Judge Bruce Schroeder. The jury was not present for Friday’s […]