Kyle Rittenhouse just broke down on the stand. The defense has done a strong job on direct. Defense attorneys often do not want to risk such testimony. However, this is clearly a strategy for acquittal not just a hung jury...
...Prosecution witnesses imploded earlier. It would have been tempting to just minimize risk and not put Rittenhouse on the stand. However, such a move could left lingering doubts in jurors if you want to nail an acquittal...
...As a criminal defense attorney, I have been critical of the tendency to hold back defendants in high-profile cases. jonathanturley.org/2018/08/15/man…
...There is risk here particularly with a defendant who just broke down on direct. However, there are risks to not taking the stand. jonathanturley.org/2015/12/31/the…
...The defense also did a good job in bringing out the expected details like this bullet proof vest (which turns out to have been given to him by a police department). The biggest threat however is that he will lose his focus or control on cross examination.
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