Kyle Rittenhouse trial observation
On November 2, 2021, opening statements began in the trial of WI v. Rittenhouse. The defendant, Kyle Rittenhouse, is accused of killing two men and seriously injuring a third during the violent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on August 25, 2020. During the prosecution's opening statements, lead prosecutor Thomas Binger argues that amongst the chaos and violence that occurred during these protests, Mr. Rittenhouse is the only person who kills anyone. The prosecutor makes it clear that the only aspect to be disputed in this case is self-defense and recite Wisconsin statute 939.48 (2) (a). This statute is summarized by the prosecution as meaning that the defendant can only use deadly force if he reasonably
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Rosenbaum's prior or pending criminal convictions. The defense at this point argues that by the prosecution mentioning Rosenbaum's hospital stay, they opened the door to Rosenbaum's prior convictions. Mr. Rosenbaum at this time had a bond condition that prevented him from visiting his fiance, Kariann Swart, whom he did visit on the night of the protests after his hospital stay. The defense argues that the jury should know that the hospital, which was mentioned by the prosecution, was a mental hospital that Mr. Rosenbaum himself admitted himself to and was released …show more content…
The prosecution begins their direct examination of Dominick Black as a witness to the events before and leading up to August 25th. Dominick Black was asked questions specifically about the AR-15 that Kyle Rittenhouse was in possession of, as well as the medical supplies he had packed before heading up to Kenosha. I believe the purpose of the prosecution focusing particularly on the AR-15 was to put emphasis on the fact that Kyle wasn’t of legal age to purchase the firearm at the time. This, I believe, was an attempt to reinforce the facts and charges that the prosecutors were posing to Kyle
“THE TRIAL OF ANNE HUTCHINSON” (1637) was written by John Winthrop. This document was conducted to ascertain whether Anna Hutchinson's religious views were consistent with those of the Massachusetts Bay Colony's Puritans. In terms of American religious freedom history, it was a turning point. This trial was notable because it was the first time in American history that a woman had ever been tried for her religious beliefs. Governor John Winthrip says to Mrs.Hutchinson, “the sentence of the court you hear is that you are banished from out of our jurisdiction as being a woman not fit for our society, and are to be imprisoned till the court shall send you away (Foner 76).”
Bath, N.Y. (WENY) -- Another thorough day of testimony in Michael Beard's murder trial. Monday morning, Brian Lang the owner of ServPro, the company Thomas Clayton worked for, took the stand. He testified to his business relationship with Clayton and GPS tracking in the ServPro vehicles. He said he grew up with Clayton in Binghamton and hired him in January of 2015.
Captain Henry Wirz, was a Swiss citizen and Confederate officer during the American Civil War. After a European tour with the Confederate President, he returned to Georgia in 1864 and was appointed commandant the new military prison at Camp Sumter, which became formally known as Andersonville. Captain Wirz was obscenely harsh in with the prisoners of war and it had continued until prison was closed April 10, 1865. Shortly thereafter, he was arrested for the bloodhounds that killed over fifty escaped prisoners, and of killing thirteen men by his own hand. (Levitt)
Steven Avery fights to prove his claimed innocence. Steven claims that "they set him up," when he was investigated and was told that he was not a suspect. The investigation of Teresa's death resulted in finding an essential in Steven's residence, EDTA test being done, and log documentation of officers. When searching Steven's home, a key that linked to Teresa's Rav 4 was found.
The police recovered a rifle from his residence. Because of his previous history of misdemeanor assault conviction, he was charged with violating a federal statute that makes it a crime for a person with such a history to possess a firearm. A similar case befell William Armstrong III. He was convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence in Maine’s state twice, in 2002 and 2008 (Oyez, n.d.).
Before the Garner case there were four rules that dictated lawful deadly force by an officer on a suspect. The Any Felony Rule, The Defense of Life Rule, The Model Penal Code, The Forcible Felony Rule. The Any Felony Rule gave officers the authorization to use any and all means necessary to arrest a felon suspect or prevent them from fleeing. It was interpreted as giving law enforcement the legal permission to shoot an unarmed fleeing felony suspect. The defense of life rule states that police officers can use deadly force only in situations were their own lives or the life of another person are in danger.
Louis Riel once said, "We must cherish our inheritance. We must preserve our nationality for the youth of our future. The story should be written down to pass on". Louis was born on October 22, 1844 in the Red River settlement,Manitoba. His father,Sr. Louis Riel, a businessman and political leader in the Métis community, organized a large Métis resistance to the Hudson’s Bay Company fur-trading monopoly at the trial of Pierre-Guillaume Sayer in 1849.
Ron Williamson grew up in Ada, Oklahoma, the youngest of three children and his parents’ only son. He played baseball at Asher High School, as his parents moved there so he could play under the school’s legendary coach, Murl Bowen. After hitting 500 in the state championships his senior year, he was the 41st pick in the 1971 amateur draft. He turned down a scholarship offer to the University of Oklahoma and signed and spent the 1972 season primarily with the Coos Bay-North Bend A’s hitting 265 in 52 games in 1973. After he hurt his shoulder, the career ended and he returned home in the late 1970’s.
But again in 2005, Steven Avery was arrested for the murder of Teresa Halbach, a 25-year-old photographer. His arrest gained media attention quickly due to his previous arrest and his family being on the news defending her son for being falsely accused. Many civilians have questioned his arrest and are involved with this case along with his 16-year-old nephew Brendan dassy, who was also accused of murdering Teresa Halbach. This essay will conclude with the evidence of why Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey are not guilty of the Teresa Halbach murder.
Justin and Adnan, both in jail, and both are serving a sentence for a crime that the link is a witness who's trying to get a lesser punishment by testifying they were in it either by word or actually helping. The jury's first judgement, guilty. But now, 10 years later, they rethink whether they are guilty or innocent and if he is innocent. Did they ruin an innocent man's life? Justin Wolfe was "convicted of murder and sentenced to death."
Mr. Giles Corey, one of the most upstanding members of our community, has been allegedly accused of withholding information from the official courts. He “...has six hundred acres, and timber in addition….” (Miller 1316). Mr. Giles Corey is over an astounding eighty years of age and in no condition whatsoever to be held in the jailhouse. His third wife in this lifetime, Goody Martha Corey, has been accused as a witch.
Louis Riel, a leading figure in Canadian history, was renowned for his steadfast commitment to defending the rights and interests of the Métis people. His role in spearheading the Red River Rebellion and the North-West Rebellion, both of which aimed to safeguard Métis rights, led to a direct confrontation with the Canadian government. This confrontation culminated in Riel's trial and execution for treason in 1885. When one scrutinizes the conditions surrounding Riel's trial, it becomes clear that it was steeped in a multitude of irregularities and biases, leading many to question its fairness.
The law means “a person can use deadly force in response to non-deadly force, even in public places such as shopping malls, public streets, restaurants, churches and etc.…” (Snyder Jeffrey R.). “Gun right supporters say that self-defense is a fundamental right and that it is improperly a bridged by a duty to retreat in the face of danger” (Palazzolo Joe). “They broadened the self-defense law by removing the requirement in most states that a person who is attacked has a duty to retreat before responding with deadly force” (Snyder Jeffery) That means if there is a threat and someone believes that their life is in danger, they can respond with deadly force without retreating.
The capital murder trial of Hollis Alvin Daniels has started at the Lubbock County Courthouse downtown. Daniels’ case is being presided over by the Honorable John “Trey” J. McClendon in the 137th district court according to the Lubbock County website. Daniels is on trial for the capital murder of Texas Tech police officer, Floyd East Jr, according to the Lubbock Police Department. Daniels was apprehended by Texas Tech PD on Oct. 9, 2017, near the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum after he fled the police department according to a Lubbock Police press release. Where he stated that he did “something illogical” and he was the one that shot their friend as the officers took him into custody according to the affidavit.
For decades now, the controversy over deadly force has continued to show up in the news when police officers have acted in a manner that some citizens find just while others deem completely unfair. Many lawsuits stemming from shootings and crimes have found their way to local courts or the Supreme Court to deal with this issue. A portion of the U.S. population finds deadly force unnecessary when non-lethal weapons such as pepper spray or batons just as easily subdue the criminal. In addition, these citizens argue that officers might be liable for cases filed against them if they use excess force on people that seem suspicious but have not actually committed a crime. On the other hand, the opposing argument in favor of deadly force states that