Rittenhouse trial: Wow, this is some new kind of bullshit.

[madaboutharry]

So let us get this straight: This wackadoodle judge now wants the prosecution to produced an Apple Software Engineer before the end of the day to testify that by using your fingers to make a photo bigger you aren't actually changing the content of the photo.

This is nuts.

[Tommy Carcetti]

1. Could the Prosecution just file a Motion for Recusal at this point?

I mean, earlier the judge was basically offering unsolicited testimony to the jury about the types of bullets being used.

Juries typically look to judges as their sherpa guide, so they're going to give extra credence to whatever he says.

[uponit7771]

3. RIGHT !!! The bullet shit was gob smacking in and of itself but now he believes zooming alters

... images ?!

[TomSlick]

49. A motion to recuse would be futile and dangerous.

It is clear the judge would deny the motion and there is no opportunity for the prosecution to appeal. My rule for a motion to recuse is "If you would strike the king, you must kill him." A pissed off judge - especially a stupid or biased one - can do a lot of damage.

[live love laugh]

53. And this judge is both stupid and biased.

[TomSlick]

56. He is at least so biased as to appear stupid.

A biased judge and an incompetent prosecutor is a bad combination.

[uponit7771]

2. RIGHT !?!? It looks like the video the DA was about to show was going to bust KRs WHOLE DEFENSE

... open because it shows he pointed his gun first then the crowd reacted.

The judge has to know this trying to act like a tech person told him that "zooming" alters videos ... or he's acting confused.

Fuck this judge

[Amishman]

8. it wouldn't bust his whole defense

under WI law, even someone who provokes confrontation can regain the right to self defense by retreating, with KR did.

It would however have a significant impact on the mindset of the jury

[uponit7771]

17. I don't think he retreated **FIRST** though, I think this video was going to show that KR didn't

... just turn around and run with his rifle that he made a threating act of point it at people becoming the aggressor.

or does it matter that KR pointed his gun first as long as he tried to flee ?

I have a real problem with laws that allow people to purposely put themselves in danger then scream self defense after killing people.

[qazplm135]

20. I point my gun at you

Without cause, no self defense claim.

I then turn and run away.

You follow after me and present Potential for serious harm, I can at that point regain my right to self defense.

It's more complicated than that but that's the baseline.

You only regain it once you abandon the initial assault and retreat generally speaking.

[uponit7771]

21. Got it, fleeing from the scene someone can regain self defense if they're chased. We'll see ...

... I still think KR has a chance of presenting self defense.

Would that be erased if he was looking to shoot someone? I looks like that's what the DA was getting at with the talk about going to the 63rd street location ... that KR was looking for someone to shoot, why leave his location to a new one if that wasn't true

[qazplm135]

23. I mean intent

Is always at play but very hard to prove.

But actions show intent too so if he truly abandoned his earlier intent and ran away, and was then reconfronted he could have a viable claim.

Not saying he does, saying he could.

[uponit7771]

24. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[Celerity]

45. the drone footage (what was in dispute) was shown, just not enlarged

go to 5 hours 39 minutes, 30 seconds, it starts from there

[Alexander Of Assyria]

27. Positive verification to disprove manipulation will help the prosecution, wouldn't it?

[Orrex]

40. But why the bullshit arbitrary deadline?

Though I'm not versed in the finer particulars of law, it seems to me that the results of the Apple expert's testimony will not greatly differ if given by the end of the day today or by the end of the day tomorrow.

Is there some compelling reason why Rittenhouse's BFF judge needs this info immediately?

[applegrove]

4. Are not all pictures online broken up and sent digitally when they are forwarded?

[Beachnutt]

5. this corrupt judge knows the public will

explode into a demonstration if this boy walks and he is trying to make it happen so rethugs can stoke the fire

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

7. Just a demonstration? Yeah, if they're lucky.

[jimfields33]

28. I doubt it. You think we're going to see riots? I really don't see that.

[WarGamer]

41. of course not...

[Best_man23]

6. Why do I feel like I'm watching a 21st century version of a 1950s Mississippi trial

Where the judge, prosecutor, and defense all seem to be in cahoots to get the local Klan Grand Cyclops acquitted.

The judge's phone playing the tRump rally song and the prosecutor not even saying boo pretty much told me this thing is fixed from all angles.

[Ellipsis]

9. I know the photographer in the front row and DM'ed him

He can resolve that.

[littlemissmartypants]

15. That's excellent!

[Ellipsis]

19. They probably called Apple tech support... and are currently in a the Que

[uponit7771]

18. NICE !! Good to be on DU

[Tomconroy]

10. Is Rittenhouse still on the stand?

[littlemissmartypants]

14. He's getting another break. No doubt to compose himself.

Wouldn't want him trip up.

[littlemissmartypants]

11. It's astounding the level of woo and stupidity on parade here.

Feeding the 'Q' crowd.

[spanone]

12. Apple should provide one on Zoom. Now.

[Faux pas]

13. The

Good News is that it's being televised wall-to-wall there'll be gigantic blow back and repercussions

[Tribetime]

16. Right now I'm hoping for a hung jury and a new judge and another trial

[dixiechiken1]

22. What channel is showing the trial?

[littlemissmartypants]

26. It's on CourtTv which is a free channel.

[dixiechiken1]

29. Thank you!

[littlemissmartypants]

51. You're welcome. ❤

[IcyPeas]

31. it's LIVE on youtube too: link....

[dixiechiken1]

52. Thank you!

😊

[AverageOldGuy]

25. Why not . . .

. . . just end the trial now, let the little piece of shit go free and save the expense of a show trial that will find him not guilty of anything?

[Mike Nelson]

30. Well...

... not just this issue, but the Judge favors the defense, overall. I can't believe some of it hasn't seemed into the Jury. This Judge seems, at time, unprofessional.

[Ohioboy]

39. Remember when they had to throw out the one jury member?

The judge never really admonished the guy, or informed him of how telling racial jokes shows bias. Instead, the judge seemed to indicate that "others" would think there was bias. The judge was like- oops gonna have to let you go, if I don't people are going to think there is bias.

[Rebl2]

32. That's a

ridiculous request. He just wants this kid to get away with murder

[liberalla]

33. Man, I wish I could be watching this.

[Evolve Dammit]

34. The judge is nuts. Seriously nuts. Channeling Louis Gohmert here with a tad more, but not much....

[dalton99a]

35. NEXT: Steve Jobs ordered to testify

[I_UndergroundPanther]

36. This ipad

Bullshit is the judge showing his bias and protecting the murdering asshole sociopath.

If that video would have made the little shit guilty as sin..the judge to make such a lame ass stupid excuse to reject that video shows he has already made up his mind. Fucking magat,biased bullshit judge. He needs to get punted off the bench and lose his law liscence,forever.

[Ohioboy]

37. Just got done watching that point in the trial

Both those attorneys know it's not changing the image to zoom in on a photo on your phone these days. The judge probably knows it too, but he's an older guy like me and might not use a phone like that. But, the one that really knows is Rittenhouse. You can see it in his eyes that he knows damn well how a touch screen phone works.

[tiredtoo]

38. Judge's bias is overwhelming. EOM

[George II]

43. The sad thing about his bias is that if the punk is acquitted, the prosecution can't appeal.

[Jon King]

44. The defendant and judge have bonded.

Its literally like watching a grandfather preside over the trial of his most beloved grandson. Absolutely bizzarro world.

[MustLoveBeagles]

46. I've only watched this in bits and pieces

I have a very low tolerance for bullshit. Having said that this whole case, even before the jury was selected. has been an absolute shitshow. I feels like a poorly written courtroom drama or reality show.

[MustLoveBeagles]

47. Duplicate post

[Johonny]

48. I feel for the jury that has to sit through that explanation.

[a kennedy]

50. This damn judge needs to be removed NOW........

will never happen, but damn it I sure want him gone.

[Bettie]

54. I had to read that a whole bunch of times

to be sure that was what you said.

Really? FFS. I got nothing.

[madaboutharry]

55. Well, it belongs in the book titled

“Yep, That Really Happened.”