who is defense attorney for kyle rittenhouse

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Who is defence attorney Corey Chirafisi

Corey C. Chirafisi is a criminal defence attorney in Wisconsin and defends individuals who have been charged for multiple reasons from criminal charges to drunk driving offences.

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What kind of rifle was used in the Rittenhouse shooting?

On the evening of the shootings, Mr. Rittenhouse was armed with a military-style semiautomatic rifle, and joined a group of armed people who said they were there to protect businesses.

What is the charge against Rittenhouse?

The most serious charge he faces, intentional homicide, carries a life sentence.

Who is the longest serving circuit court judge in Wisconsin?

Bruce Schroeder, 75, is the longest-serving circuit court judge in Wisconsin, and is known for running a strict courtroom.

Who is Kyle Rittenhouse's defense team?

When Kyle Rittenhouse's trial begins on Monday, his defense team will try to convince a jury the Illinois man, 17 at the time, shot three men, and killing two of them, in self-defense. More Rittenhouse coverage The cellphone video evidence will be key in the case presented by defense attorneys Mark Richards and Corey Chirafisi."He backs up, loads his foot, and lunges toward Kyle going in a direction closer to him with his right hand armed, pointing directly at Kyle's head. Kyle fires one shot hitting Mr. Grosskruetz in the arm," Richards said Monday during a hearing for the case. "It is without debate, judge, all three of these people were chasing Kyle Rittenhouse," Chirafisi said during a September hearing. Chirafisi, of Madison, and Richards, of Racine, took the case late last year.They are currently co-counsel in another high-profile case — the country's largest THC vape bust. Two brothers and their mother, the Huffhines, were charged in 2019."I'm not worried about the length of the trial. I'm worried about getting it right, your honor," Richards said during the hearing Monday. The defense team has won some key motions in the case: The judge blocked prosecutors from connecting Rittenhouse to the far-right extremist group, the "Proud Boys." Blocking prosecutors from calling the three men shot "victims."Ruling the defense can call the three shooting victims, "rioters, looters or arsonists.""The behavior of many people there was lawless, Mr. Rosenbaum is at the top of that list," Chirafisi said during Monday's hearing. Rittenhouse is facing life in prison if convicted on intentional homicide.Jury selection begins at 9 a.m. Monday.

How many people did Kyle Rittenhouse kill?

When Kyle Rittenhouse's trial begins on Monday, his defense team will try to convince a jury the Illinois man, 17 at the time, shot three men, and killing two of them, in self-defense.

Who are the attorneys for the cellphone video evidence?

The cellphone video evidence will be key in the case presented by defense attorneys Mark Richards and Corey Chirafisi.

What does the defense call the three shooting victims?

Ruling the defense can call the three shooting victims, "rioters, looters or arsonists."

How much bail did Pierce get for Rittenhouse?

As per the report, Pierce has even worked to help secure the $2 million bail for Rittenhouse. However, prosecutors have increasingly become critical of Pierce’s frequent out-of-court testimonials and fundraising efforts.

Has Kyle Rittenhouse been restructured?

The Daily Mail reports that in his own filing asking the court to withdraw, Pierce said “that since Nov. 23, 'the legal team representing Kyle Rittenhouse in his various legal matters has been restructured.” Pierce stated he and his colleague Andrew Calderon “have elected to continue representation of Kyle Rittenhouse in the capacity of civil legal counsel only.”

Who is Pierce Bainbridge?

According to Daily Beast, Pierce founded Pierce Bainbridge as a boutique litigation firm in January 2017. As per the report, Pierce funded at least some part of the firm’s expansion with millions of dollars from Pravati Capital, a niche lender that offers startup funding for law firms. The firm also represented Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and several high profile people like Rudy Giuliani and former Trump adviser Carter Page.

Is Kyle's new website live?

Kyle’s new fundraising website is live. Please support Kyle and the right of self-defense by visiting and donating now. Net donations go solely to Kyle’s defense fees and costs. Disbursement controlled by Kyle’s mom and any excess amounts go to charity. https://t.co/K2lStR1xGc

Who is John Pierce?

Lawyer John Pierce, who was fighting for Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teen accused of fatally shooting two Black Lives Matter protesters in Wisconsin and wounding a third, filed a motion to withdraw from the case just hours after prosecutors raised ethical concerns about him.

Why didn't the Kenosha County District Attorney file charges against Sheskey?

Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley said he wouldn't file charges against Sheskey and the two other officers on the scene because prosecutors determined the shooting was in self-defense. The DOJ said in a statement last month that there wasn't enough evidence to prove Sheskey "willfully used excessive force."

How many times did Sheskey shoot Blake?

After failing to subdue Blake with a taser, Sheskey grabbed Blake and shot him seven times in the back.

How many times was Blake shot?

Blake, a Black man, was left partly paralyzed after he was shot seven times in the back by Kenosha police.

Who is the judge in the Rittenhouse trial?

Earlier this month, Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder, who is presiding over the Rittenhouse trial, dismissed a juror who admitted to joking about Blake's death. Schroeder said the juror displayed "bad judgment" in telling a joke of that nature.

Who shot Blake?

Both the Kenosha County District Attorney's office and the US Department of Justice declined to puruse charges against Rusten Sheskey, the officer who shot Blake.

Did Rittenhouse pled guilty to the murder of the three men?

Rittenhouse has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him, and says he was acting in self-defense when he shot the three men.

Who is Mark Richards?

Defense attorney Mark Richards, who is representing 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse during his homicide trial, appeared to reference the police shooting of Jacob Blake in his closing argument on Monday.

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