Rittenhouse Jury Resumes Deliberating After 2nd Mistrial Bid

Rittenhouse Jury Resumes Deliberating After 2nd Mistrial Bid

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Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the third day of jury deliberations in a case involving Kyle Rittenhouse. The defense has requested a mistrial, claiming they received an inferior copy of critical video evidence from the prosecutors, which they argue affected their case strategy. The defense maintains that Rittenhouse acted in self-defense when he killed two men and wounded a third, while the prosecution argues that he traveled to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to incite violence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the jury in the Rittenhouse trial?

They have reached a verdict.

They are in their first day of deliberations.

They have requested a new trial.

They are in their third day of deliberations.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue did the defense raise regarding the video evidence?

The video was not relevant.

The video was too long.

The video was missing.

The video was of inferior quality.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the defense claim they would have approached the case if they had better video footage?

They would have asked for a longer trial.

They would have requested a different judge.

They would have changed their legal strategy.

They would have called more witnesses.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the defense, why did Rittenhouse shoot the victims?

He was trying to escape.

He was following orders.

He was confused.

He was defending himself.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the prosecutors claim about Rittenhouse's intentions in Kenosha?

He was there to instigate violence.

He was there to help the police.

He was there to document the events.

He was there to support the protestors.