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Rittenhouse randomly picked alternate jurors

Twelve jurors are weighing homicide and other charges against Kyle Rittenhouse for shooting and killing two people and wounding a third during police brutality protests last year in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The judge let Rittenhouse randomly select from a raffle drum which six jurors from the panel of 18 would serve as alternates. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen joins CBSN AM from outside the courthouse in Kenosha to discuss that and how authorities are preparing for the verdict.

Nov 17, 2021
04:40

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Protesters await Kyle Rittenhouse trial verdict

Tensions in Kenosha, Wisconsin, are growing as protesters gather outside the courthouse awaiting a verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse case. The 18-year-old, who killed two people and wounded a third, could face up to life in prison if convicted on the most serious charge. Nancy Chen reports.

Nov 17, 2021
01:54

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Jury deliberations in Rittenhouse case continue

Kyle Rittenhouse is on trial for killing two men during violent protests last year in Kenosha, Wisconsin. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports from the courthouse and CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to review the case.

Nov 16, 2021
07:40

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Jury deliberations underway in Rittenhouse trial

Kenosha, Wisconsin, is bracing for the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Rittenhouse faces life in prison if found guilty of intentional homicide in the fatal shootings of two men during a violent protest. Nancy Chen reports.

Nov 16, 2021
01:43

Jury in Rittenhouse trial goes home for the night without verdict

A total of 500 National Guard troops are standing by in case of possible unrest once a verdict is reached, CBS Chicago reports.

Nov 16, 2021

Jury to deliberate in Rittenhouse trial

The jury begins deliberations today in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Jurors will consider five charges against Rittenhouse, including first-degree intentional homicide, which could send him to prison for life. CBS News legal contributor and former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN AM to talk about the case.

Nov 16, 2021
06:10

Closing Arguments Delivered In Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

Closing arguments in Rittenhouse trial focus on claim of self-defense

Rittenhouse, 18, is charged with killing two men and wounding a third at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Nov 16, 2021

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Rittenhouse jury to begin deliberations

The fate of Kyle Rittenhouse will be handed over to the jury Tuesday after more than 30 witnesses and contentious closing arguments. The defense says Rittenhouse was acting in self-defense when he killed two people last summer, but the state portrayed him as an instigator. Nancy Chen reports from Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Nov 16, 2021
02:20

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Jury deliberations in Rittenhouse trial to begin Tuesday

The prosecution and defense teams gave their closing arguments Monday in the highly contentious trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old accused of killing two men during violent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year. Nancy Chen reports from the courthouse, and criminal defense attorney and law professor at Marquette University Craig Mastantuono joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest in the case.

Nov 15, 2021
06:47

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Closing arguments in Rittenhouse trial

Closing arguments were given in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. The 18-year-old could be facing life in prison if convicted of the most serious charge of first-degree intentional homicide. Nancy Chen has more.

Nov 15, 2021
02:40

Rittenhouse regrets going to Kenosha on night of protest, mom says

Kyle Rittenhouse claims he acted in self-defense when he killed two people and wounded a third.

Nov 15, 2021

Everything we know about the Kyle Rittenhouse trial

Closing arguments were held Monday, and now a jury will decide whether Rittenhouse acted in self-defense or should be convicted on homicide charges.

Nov 16, 2021

Rittenhouse trial set to conclude soon

Kenosha, Wisconsin, and neighboring cities are on edge, as the two-week long trial of Kyle Rittenhause is reaching its conclusion. Many are still recovering from the unrest from 1.5 years ago. Charlie De Mar reports from Kenosha.

Nov 14, 2021
02:05

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Law professor on Kyle Rittenhouse trial

Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial. Prosecutors and defense attorneys were in court Friday hashing out the details for next week's jury instructions. Rittenhouse is accused of killing two people and injuring a third during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year. Steven Wright, a University of Wisconsin Law School professor, joins CBSN to discuss the proceedings.

Nov 12, 2021
05:15

Defense rests its case at trial of Kyle Rittenhouse

Closing arguments are expected to begin on Monday — both parties will have two and a half hours each for arguments and rebuttals.

Nov 12, 2021

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Final testimony in Kyle Rittenhouse trial

A jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin, will hear closing arguments Monday in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. He is charged with shooting three men at a protest, killing two. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.

Nov 12, 2021
03:39

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Breaking down the charges against Rittenhouse

CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS Mornings" to explain the six charges Kyle Rittenhouse faces as his trial winds down in Wisconsin. She also talks about how she thinks his testimony will impact the case.

Nov 12, 2021
04:02

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Defense rests case in Rittenhouse trial

The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old accused of killing two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year, continues Friday. The defense and prosecution wrapped up their cases ahead of closing arguments on Monday. Nancy Chen reports.

Nov 12, 2021
02:22

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Defense, prosecution wrap case in Rittenhouse trial

The jury in Kyle Rittenhouse's trial could soon begin deliberations. The teen faces life in prison if convicted in the killings of two protesters. Nancy Chen has the latest.

Nov 11, 2021
01:32

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Rittenhouse judge weighs mistrial request

The defense team in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial called a "use-of-force" expert to the stand Thursday. The 18-year-old is claiming self-defense in the shootings that killed two men and wounded a third at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

Nov 11, 2021
06:32

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Defense requests mistrial in Rittenhouse case

The defense is asking the judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse case to declare a mistrial. Rittenhouse's lawyers took issue with the prosecutor questioning him about his silence following his arrest for shooting three men at a protest, arguing Rittenhouse was protected under the Fifth Amendment. CBS News' Nancy Chen joins "CBSN AM" from the Kenosha courthouse with more.

Nov 11, 2021
05:31

Kyle Rittenhouse takes the stand at trial: "I didn't do anything wrong"

Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old charged with killing two people and wounding a third, testified at his trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Nov 11, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse testifies in his trial

Kyle Rittenhouse took the stand in his murder trial and broke into tears as he testified. Nancy Chen, who has been following the trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has the latest.

Nov 11, 2021
04:02

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Legal analyst on Kyle Rittenhouse's testimony

CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen reports on the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, charged with killing two people and wounding another at a Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Yesterday the 18-year-old testified he was acting in self-defense, and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the impact.

Nov 11, 2021
17:57

Kyle Rittenhouse testifies at his murder trial

Kyle Rittenhouse took the stand in his murder trial, claiming he acted in self defense when he shot Joseph Rosenbaum. Nancy Chen reports.

Nov 10, 2021
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