This is interesting. I will admit that I have definitely changed my position somewhat on this. I would like to point out that the "until we see more video" crowd now has a data point to justify that statement. And of course, that is all they need. Just. One. Data. Point.
Most of the videos I saw sucked and this seems to be the best. I ignored the reporting and watched the video (a few times so I could ignore the narrator and comment boxes since they are clearly part of a defense but it is a sad commentary on our society and the legal process nonetheless).
Rittenhouse, 17, is charged with intentional homicide and other charges for fatally shooting two and injuring one during a confrontation on August 25, the third night of protests in Kenosha.
www.dailymail.co.uk
I think a dumb kid doing dumb stuff will likely be cleared of murder under some sort of self-defense type argument. I am not sure how this pans out when a bunch of knuckle heads are running around with pistols and rifles arguing about shit and doing stupid crap.
The kid should not have been there breaking the assorted laws associated with gun ownership, the first victim should not have been tough-guy macho and started shit with a dude holding a gun, and the mob should not have chased down a guy who just shot someone 4 times. This is one fucked up situation. So many chances to have three people not dead (though Rosenbaugm seemed destined to lead a short life in my opinion).
Kudos to his defense team for finding the video I guess. It will prove compelling I think.