Wrongful death lawsuit against Kyle Rittenhouse can proceed, judge rules
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Special Report: Rittenhouse found not guilty
A Kenosha, Wisconsin, jury has found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty of homicide and all other charges in the shootings that killed two men and wounded a third during a night of protests and unrest in August 2020. CBS News' Ben Tracy anchors this Special Report with correspondent Nancy Chen in Kenosha and legal analyst Rikki Klieman.
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.
Rittenhouse trial update
The only victim who survived a Kenosha, Wisconsin, shooting last year testified in court Monday. The defense maintains Kyle Rittenhouse was acting in self defense. Nancy Chen reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gun used by Kyle Rittenhouse to be destroyed
The gun Kyle Rittenhouse used to kill two people and wound a third person during a 2020 protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, will not be returned to him. Kenosha police will destroy the weapon, a prosecutor ruled.
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Kyle Rittenhouse says he's not racist and he backs BLM
Tells Fox News' Tucker Carlson his case "never had anything to do with race. It had to do with the right to self-defense."
2 trials expose divide on race and justice
Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in the trial of three white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery. On Friday, Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on all charges after shooting three men, killing two of them, at a protest against the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Attorney Paul Batista joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss more.
NAACP president says Rittenhouse trial was a "warning shot" on "vigilante justice"
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Transcript: Derrick Johnson on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Jacob Blake's uncle says Kyle Rittenhouse verdict was "an atrocity"
"Who walks into a courtroom that was going to jail for 25 to life and walks away clear and free?" Justin Blake said.
Jacob Blake's uncle reflects on Rittenhouse trial
Demonstrations after Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all counts on Friday remained largely peaceful. The teen was on trial for shooting three men during a protest after the police shooting of Jacob Blake last year in Kenosha. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more on the response to the verdict. Then, CBSN's Lana Zak speaks with Justin Blake, the uncle of Jacob Blake.
Wider implications of Rittenhouse acquittal
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS Saturday Morning" for more on the Rittenhouse verdict and what’s next in the trial of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted of all charges
A handful of protest marches were held Friday night in U.S. cities over the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse. He was acquitted of all charges in the fatal shootings of two men and the injuring of a third. The shootings set off another national debate on guns and race. Reactions to the verdict appear to be even more politically charged. Nancy Chen reports.
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Outside the city of Kenosha, 500 National Guard troops remain on standby.
Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty of all charges
A jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin, found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts. He shot and killed two protesters and wounded a third during violent protests in August 2020. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Jury finds Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges
After four days of deliberations, a Kenosha, Wisconsin, jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all five charges for shooting three men during a violent protest last year. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports, and criminal defense and litigation attorney Alex Little joins CBSN's Lana Zak for further analysis.
Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted on all charges in Kenosha shootings
A jury found Rittenhouse not guilty in the shootings of three men last summer. The 18-year-old and his attorneys said he shot the men in self-defense.
Reaction to Rittenhouse not guilty verdict
After four days of deliberation, a Kenosha, Wisconsin, jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges. CBS News legal contributors Rebecca Roiphe and Jessica Levinson break down the trial while CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen gives reaction from the courthouse.
No verdict in Rittenhouse case 2 days in
Judge Bruce Schroeder responded to criticism related to his decisions presiding over the Kenosha, Wisconsin, homicide case. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports from the courthouse and attorney Paul Batista joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain why the self-defense argument can be tricky to prove or disprove.
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.
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U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnapping in Iraq, sources say
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Trump warns Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal
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U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnapping in Iraq, sources say
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq says.
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Trump warns Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
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Trump says "whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran deadline looms
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