Jury Selection Underway For Murder Trial Of Kyle Rittenhouse

The transcript discusses the jury selection process for the Rittenhouse trial, where the pool is narrowed from 150 to 20 jurors. Rittenhouse faces charges for killing two people and injuring another during a protest in Kenosha, WI. A controversial pretrial ruling allows defense attorneys to label the victims as looters or rioters if proven, but prosecutors cannot call them victims. Rittenhouse's self-defense claim is central to the trial, influencing whether he will testify. The trial is expected to last two weeks, with coverage from Milwaukee and Court TV.

What is the main goal of the jury selection process in the Rittenhouse trial?

• To ensure all jurors are from Kenosha, WI

• To finalize the verdict before the trial begins

• To narrow down the juror pool to 20 candidates

• To select 150 jurors for the trial

What controversial pretrial decision was made regarding the terminology used for the individuals shot by Rittenhouse?

• Prosecutors can call them victims

• Defense can refer to them as heroes

• Defense can call them looters or rioters if evidence supports it

• Prosecutors can call them looters or rioters

Why might Rittenhouse's defense team consider having him testify?

• To challenge the judge's pretrial rulings

• To apologize to the victims' families

• To explain his self-defense claim and mindset

• To provide an alibi for his whereabouts

How long is the Rittenhouse trial expected to last?

• Four weeks

• One week

• Three weeks

• Two weeks

Which media outlets are expected to cover the Rittenhouse trial?

• Sister station in Milwaukee and Court TV

• Social media platforms

• International news channels

• Local newspapers only