TAKING THE STAND
Jan 11, 2022
3 minutes
MARTY HAYES, J.D.
The Kyle Rittenhouse trial is currently playing out while I write this column, and Rittenhouse will know his fate by the time this is printed. Regardless of the outcome, there’s one compelling aspect to his defense that merits discussing: the young man’s courtroom testimony.
Given his youthful age and the pressure he was under, I felt he did fine. However, his testimony could’ve been so much more effective, given a little better preparation from his defense attorneys, and a lot more knowledge about self-defense legalities and considerations from Rittenhouse.
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days