The Megyn Kelly Show Rittenhouse Trial Heads to Jury and O'Keefe Raided By FBI, with Robert Barnes, Dave Aronberg, Andrew Branca and Harmeet Dhillon | Ep. 204
Nov 16, 2021
Robert Barnes, a founding attorney and former civil lawyer for Kyle Rittenhouse, joins legal experts Dave Aronberg and Andrew Branca to dissect the Rittenhouse trial. They delve into self-defense arguments, the complexities of jury deliberation, and the pivotal role of key witnesses. Harmeet Dhillon discusses the controversial FBI raid on journalist James O'Keefe, raising important questions about press freedoms and government overreach. The conversation highlights the intersection of law, media, and public perception in high-stakes cases.
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Self-Defense Claim Requirements
- A self-defense claim requires answering four questions: Was there an unlawful attack?
- Was it imminent, proportional, and was the response reasonable?
Active Shooter vs. Self-Defense
- The prosecution argues Rittenhouse became an active shooter after the first incident, justifying subsequent attacks.
- The defense says Rittenhouse acted in self-defense in each instance.
Blurry Drone Footage
- The prosecution introduced blurry drone footage allegedly showing Rittenhouse pointing his gun before the incident.
- The defense argues the footage is unclear and unreliable, questioning whether it even depicts Rittenhouse.