Rittenhouse Judge Rules Men Killed Can't Be Called 'Victims'

Rittenhouse Judge Rules Men Killed Can't Be Called 'Victims'

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Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses a court ruling where lawyers cannot call the men Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of killing 'victims'. Rittenhouse faces charges for shooting two men during protests against the police shooting of Jacob Blake, who was left paralyzed. The judge allows the defense to label the deceased as 'arsonists', 'rioters', or 'looters'. The prosecution argues Rittenhouse, then 17, brought a weapon across state lines to join a militia group aiming to protect businesses from protesters.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term did the judge rule that lawyers cannot use to describe the two men Rittenhouse is accused of killing?

Defendants

Victims

Suspects

Witnesses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative labels did Judge Bruce Schroeder allow for the men who were shot?

Protesters

Arsonists

Bystanders

Victims

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Rittenhouse accused of bringing across state lines?

A shotgun

A handgun

A rifle

An AR15

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Rittenhouse allegedly bring a weapon across state lines?

16

17

18

19

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given for Rittenhouse's alleged actions according to prosecutors?

To attend a rally

To join a protest

To protect businesses

To visit family

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