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As trial approaches, judge may allow the men Kyle Rittenhouse shot to be called 'rioters' or 'looters' -- but 'victim' isn't allowed
Seriously?
Apparently, that judge has had a longstanding rule of not allowing prosecutors to refer to people as "victims" at trial.
I just can't even. I can't. Kyle Rittenhouse did something atrocious because he has indefensible beliefs, but as he's still quite young I hold out hope that he might learn and grow as a person and one day feel bad. The odds may be low, but they're slightly higher than nonexistent.
But I just don't see any hope for this judge at this point.
Seriously?
Apparently, that judge has had a longstanding rule of not allowing prosecutors to refer to people as "victims" at trial.
I just can't even. I can't. Kyle Rittenhouse did something atrocious because he has indefensible beliefs, but as he's still quite young I hold out hope that he might learn and grow as a person and one day feel bad. The odds may be low, but they're slightly higher than nonexistent.
But I just don't see any hope for this judge at this point.
