Kyle Rittenhouse's lawyers ask for mistrial
As the jury deliberates, Kyle Rittenhouse's defense team asked for a mistrial, saying it did not have access to a higher quality version of drone footage used by the prosecution. Nancy Chen reports.
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No verdict yet in Rittenhouse trial after over 20 hours of deliberations
Defense attorney Mark Richards said this is the longest deliberation he has ever had in his career as a defense trial attorney.
MSNBC banned from Kyle Rittenhouse trial after bus incident
NBC News said a freelancer was cited for a traffic violation near the jury vehicle and he "never contacted or intended to contact the jurors during deliberations, and never photographed or intended to photograph them."
Kenosha braces for Rittenhouse trial verdict
National Guard troops are standing by outside Kenosha, Wisconsin, in case the verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse's trial sparks violence. The jury has yet to reach a verdict after three days of deliberations.
Arbery, Rittenhouse trials drive self-defense debate
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Kyle Rittenhouse jury completes third day of deliberations
The jury members will return on Friday morning to resume their work.
Rittenhouse defense again requests mistrial
Lawyers representing Kyle Rittenhouse are asking the judge to declare a mistrial as the jury continues to deliberate. CBS News' Nancy Chen joins CBSN AM from outside the courthouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with the latest.
No verdict in Rittenhouse trial after second day of deliberations
Opposing protesters for and against a guilty verdict have gathered outside the Kenosha courthouse.
Jury deliberations in Rittenhouse case continue
Kyle Rittenhouse is on trial for killing two men during violent protests last year in Kenosha, Wisconsin. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports from the courthouse and CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to review the case.
Jury deliberations underway in Rittenhouse trial
Kenosha, Wisconsin, is bracing for the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Rittenhouse faces life in prison if found guilty of intentional homicide in the fatal shootings of two men during a violent protest. Nancy Chen reports.
Jury in Rittenhouse trial goes home for the night without verdict
A total of 500 National Guard troops are standing by in case of possible unrest once a verdict is reached, CBS Chicago reports.
Jury to deliberate in Rittenhouse trial
The jury begins deliberations today in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Jurors will consider five charges against Rittenhouse, including first-degree intentional homicide, which could send him to prison for life. CBS News legal contributor and former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN AM to talk about the case.
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Closing arguments were held Monday, and now a jury will decide whether Rittenhouse acted in self-defense or should be convicted on homicide charges.
Closing arguments in Rittenhouse trial focus on claim of self-defense
Rittenhouse, 18, is charged with killing two men and wounding a third at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Jury deliberations in Rittenhouse trial to begin Tuesday
The prosecution and defense teams gave their closing arguments Monday in the highly contentious trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old accused of killing two men during violent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year. Nancy Chen reports from the courthouse, and criminal defense attorney and law professor at Marquette University Craig Mastantuono joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest in the case.
Closing arguments in Rittenhouse trial
Closing arguments were given in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. The 18-year-old could be facing life in prison if convicted of the most serious charge of first-degree intentional homicide. Nancy Chen has more.
Rittenhouse regrets going to Kenosha on night of protest, mom says
Kyle Rittenhouse claims he acted in self-defense when he killed two people and wounded a third.
Rittenhouse trial set to conclude soon
Kenosha, Wisconsin, and neighboring cities are on edge, as the two-week long trial of Kyle Rittenhause is reaching its conclusion. Many are still recovering from the unrest from 1.5 years ago. Charlie De Mar reports from Kenosha.
Final testimony in Kyle Rittenhouse trial
A jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin, will hear closing arguments Monday in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. He is charged with shooting three men at a protest, killing two. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
Law professor on Kyle Rittenhouse trial
Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial. Prosecutors and defense attorneys were in court Friday hashing out the details for next week's jury instructions. Rittenhouse is accused of killing two people and injuring a third during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year. Steven Wright, a University of Wisconsin Law School professor, joins CBSN to discuss the proceedings.
Defense rests its case at trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
Closing arguments are expected to begin on Monday — both parties will have two and a half hours each for arguments and rebuttals.
Defense, prosecution wrap case in Rittenhouse trial
The jury in Kyle Rittenhouse's trial could soon begin deliberations. The teen faces life in prison if convicted in the killings of two protesters. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Rittenhouse judge weighs mistrial request
The defense team in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial called a "use-of-force" expert to the stand Thursday. The 18-year-old is claiming self-defense in the shootings that killed two men and wounded a third at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Legal analyst on Kyle Rittenhouse's testimony
CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen reports on the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, charged with killing two people and wounding another at a Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Yesterday the 18-year-old testified he was acting in self-defense, and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the impact.
Defense requests mistrial in Rittenhouse case
The defense is asking the judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse case to declare a mistrial. Rittenhouse's lawyers took issue with the prosecutor questioning him about his silence following his arrest for shooting three men at a protest, arguing Rittenhouse was protected under the Fifth Amendment. CBS News' Nancy Chen joins "CBSN AM" from the Kenosha courthouse with more.
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Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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F-16 from Texas crashes in Michigan, evacuation order issued
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Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say
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Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode"
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
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Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon"
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Possible U.S. war crimes in Iran cited by U.N.-backed experts
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From the archives: Bob Mackie on being dressmaker to the stars
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Global Citizen founder explains motivations
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Judge Judy's son takes up the gavel in new show
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Experts discuss the potential dangers of AI
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