The Rittenhouse defense team is set to ask for a mistrial with prejudice this morning after it was revealed that the prosecution didn’t share a high def video with the defense until after arguments were over.
🚨BREAKING NEW MOTION: Kenosha prosecutors WITHELD VIDEO EVIDENCE from Kyle Rittenhouse Defense Team pic.twitter.com/pqk86hhqqu
— Jacek Posobiec 🇺🇸🇵🇱 (@JackPosobiec) November 17, 2021
Cont'd pic.twitter.com/JJf97z5VSI
— Jacek Posobiec 🇺🇸🇵🇱 (@JackPosobiec) November 17, 2021
Jonathan Turley explains:
The defense filed a new motion for dismissal alleging that the prosecution withheld key video evidence. The defense was given a 3.6MB video while the prosecution used a 11.2MB. The larger file was not provided to the defense "until after the trial concluded."
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) November 17, 2021
…Given the continual complaints over the "grainy" quality of videos, the withholding of a high def version is astonishing. However this case has been continual train wreck of evidentiary and tactical failures.
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) November 17, 2021
Here’s a bit more on it:
WOW — Rittenhouse attorneys have the goods on prosecution having withheld evidence. Pros. sent a compressed version of the drone video to defense, when they had the full resolution which they held until closing. 3.6 MB v. 11.5 MB. Huge difference.
— shipwreckedcrew.substack.com (@shipwreckedcrew) November 17, 2021
Prevented the defense from making use of the video during the case because evidence was closed prior to the defense being told about 11.5 MB version.
Should be a mistrial and dismissal.
I think they might get it if the jury doesn't acquit on all charges.— shipwreckedcrew.substack.com (@shipwreckedcrew) November 17, 2021
It’s possible the judge won’t weigh in on the motion until after the jury decides:
Since the jury is deliberating already I do not think the judge will rule on this motion. If the jury exonerates Rittenhouse that is better for Kyle–that's a factual finding of self-defense and absolves him or murder. If jury hangs or convicts on anything, judge should dismiss.
— shipwreckedcrew.substack.com (@shipwreckedcrew) November 17, 2021
Here’s the original story from Daily Mail on the prosecution withholding this evidence:
Prosecutors in Kenosha shooter trial WITHHELD evidence from defense https://t.co/u51LufwgVi
— Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) November 17, 2021
UPDATE: Prosecution admitted in court that this is true!
WATCH: Binger and Lunchbox ADMITTED in court they had a different version of the drone video
They are as stupid as they are corrupt pic.twitter.com/Ipg1QXcLNj
— Jacek Posobiec 🇺🇸🇵🇱 (@JackPosobiec) November 17, 2021