Defense rests its case at murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
By MICHAEL TARM, SCOTT BAUER and KATHLEEN FOODY, Associated Press
Published: November 11, 2021, 1:52pm
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KENOSHA, Wis. — The defense rested its case Thursday at the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, setting the stage for closing arguments in the shootings that left Americans divided over whether he was a patriot taking a stand against lawlessness or a vigilante.
The defense and prosecution asked the judge to hold closing arguments on Monday, and he said he would take it under consideration.
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