No kidding. Rittenhouse’s defense team has done a stellar job until now. In most situations, a defendant wanting to testify in a murder case—after his counsel destroyed the prosecution’s star witness on cross-examination—would get a response like this:
“You’re on the road to acquittal...we have clearly established your self-defense motive, and their witness confirmed that, by admitting he pointed a gun at you. Don’t jeopardize your chances by taking the stand. If you want to add something, save it for your book. Otherwise, stay quiet and let us do our jobs.”
Was very impressed by the defense team and their work—until this morning.
He probably wanted to testify so he can clear his name. He didnt have to testify, but I think he felt if he didnt people would always wonder what he really felt, until now..and you can see it all over his face he’s a sweet kid, he had to defend himself
Did you watch any of it?
I had thought the kid was righteous but a total jackass until today. Putting him on the stand was a risk.
However, ater seeing his testimony I wouldn’t be surprised if the judge and jury just lets him walk out the back door.
One of the most compelling and convincing live witnessed I’ve seen.