(On a discussion with Heard) Dembrowski: She told me I needed to get down of my cross ... That Johnny liked her feisty. #JohnnyDepp#AmberHeard@LawCrimeNetwork
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@LawCrimeNetwork Jurors are now hearing from J. Ben Rottenborn, an attorney for Amber Heard.
Rottenborn: We're gonna focus on the evidence. Not what we wish the evidence would show. Not some crazy conspiracy theory. But what the evidence and the facts show. #JohnnyDepp#AmberHeard
We're back from lunch in Wisconsin v. Kyle Rittenhouse. We're back to a discussion about Anthony Huber and his "peacefulness" characteristic.
The state says it will bring up a specific instance in Huber's past where he displayed "peacefulness." Kraus says this leads to the state's point that Huber was acting to "protect" others on the night of August 25, 2020.
Nov 5, 2021 • 36 tweets • 7 min read
We're back! Judge Bruce Schroeder calls for the jury to re-enter in the case of Wisconsin v. Kyle Rittenhouse.
Also of (small) note: the past two days, court has had to break for lunch early, because a food delivery came earlier than expected. Today, Judge Schroeder hopes to avoid that by ordering Subway. We'll see.
Nov 5, 2021 • 33 tweets • 6 min read
We're back.
Judge Schroeder: One of the jurors is inquiring about a pregnancy ... my inclination, unless there's an objection, is to excuse her.
The juror is excused upon her request.
Nov 4, 2021 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
I finished @LawCrimeDaily! Back into Wisconsin v. Kyle Rittenhouse.
@LawCrimeDaily The first thing of note: Rittenhouse's mother and sister are seated in the back of this photo.
Nov 4, 2021 • 33 tweets • 11 min read
It looks like we're back from lunch in Wisconsin v. Kyle Rittenhouse. Follow along with @LawCrimeNetwork's livestream: @LawCrimeNetwork Reporter/videographer Richie McGinniss is back on the stand with direct questioning from Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger.
Nov 4, 2021 • 35 tweets • 13 min read
We're back from break in Wisconsin V. Kyle Rittenhouse. Are you watching @LawCrimeNetwork's livestream? lawandcrime.com/live-trials/li…@LawCrimeNetwork Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger continues his questioning of reporter/videographer Richie McGinniss.
Nov 4, 2021 • 43 tweets • 8 min read
Judge Bruce Schroeder: We're back.
And so we begin Day Three of Wisconsin v. Kyle Rittenhouse.
We're beginning with the discussion about Juror 7. Judge Schroeder specifies that he travels "differently, because he uses that scooter." Juror 7 uses a motorized scooter to get around. He rides it in and out of the courtroom.
Nov 3, 2021 • 42 tweets • 7 min read
We're back. Judge Bruce Schroeder is calling for the jury to re-enter.
Rittenhouse's mother and sister are back in the gallery.
Nov 3, 2021 • 32 tweets • 7 min read
We're back from break. Judge Bruce Schroeder calls for the jury to return.
Binger says we are going to continue showing a "portion" of the video, that can include audio.
Nov 3, 2021 • 39 tweets • 6 min read
The judge calls for the jury to re-enter. Court is officially back in session. Detective Howard is back on the stand.
Howard says he saw photos of Rittenhouse on social media following the shooting. He confirmed Rittenhouse turned himself in to the Antioch Police Department (in Illinois). Howard also testified that Rittenhouse spoke with him and detailed some injuries he had sustained.
Nov 3, 2021 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
We're back in session. Judge Schroeder is calling for the jury to re-enter. Washington takes the stand for redirect from the prosecution.
Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger begins his redirect examination of Koerri Washington.
Nov 3, 2021 • 58 tweets • 10 min read
Media and attorneys are now filing into the courtroom. I'm seated directly behind the defendant, Kyle Rittenhouse.
This morning, Rittenhouse is wearing a blue suit and is kind of fidgety. Since he entered the courtroom, he has not sat down.
Nov 2, 2021 • 17 tweets • 3 min read
The state calls Koerri Washington to the stand as its next witness.
Washington says he was live streaming the Kenosha unrest on August 25, 2020.
Washington: There was a lot happening in the city ... Just to create transparency ... People like myself tend to go out and document situations so that there's a record of things.
Nov 2, 2021 • 43 tweets • 7 min read
We're back from lunch. The first witness called to the stand is Dominick Black.
Black says he knows Kyle Rittenhouse as he dated his sister. He also described himself as someone who had hunted since he was a young child, often on his family property in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.
Nov 2, 2021 • 43 tweets • 9 min read
We're back in opening statements in Wisconsin v. Kyle Rittenhouse. Check out the livestream NOW with @LawCrimeNetwork. @LawCrimeNetwork The defense is discussing exhibits, specifically photos, that could be shown during opening statements.
Nov 2, 2021 • 24 tweets • 4 min read
Assistant District Attorney Michael Binger has begun his opening statement for the State of Wisconsin.
Binger: On the night of August 25, 2020, here in our community of Kenosha, the defendant, Kyle Rittenhouse, who was 17YO at the time, had armed himself with an AR15 style, semi-automatic rifle with 30 rounds in the magazine.
Nov 2, 2021 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
Judge Bruce Schroeder has called for the jury to be seated, as opening statements will soon begin in WI v. Kyle Rittenhouse.
The jury is now being sworn in.