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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
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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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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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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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