Prosecutor suggests Rittenhouse trial was a gross waste of taxpayers' dollars: ...

Prosecutor suggests Rittenhouse trial was a gross waste of taxpayers' dollars: ...
Prosecutor suggests Rittenhouse trial was a gross waste of taxpayers' dollars: ...

'Desperate times call for desperate measures.'

That's the quotation that comes to mind after observing the prosecutor's behavior in court during the cross examination of Kyle Rittenhouse.

The 18-year-old is on trial for shooting and killing 2 men and wounding a third during a night of violent riots and protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin following the police shooting of Jacob Blake and in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Why else would the prosecutor intentionally risk committing a 'grave constitutional violation,' according to the judge, and then ignore a court order and inform jurors of evidence that had previously been ruled inadmissible?

Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger drew a sharp rebuke for his handling of Rittenhouse's cross-examination

Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder repeatedly interrupted the prosecution's cross-examination

'You're right on the borderline and you may be over, and it better stop,' warned Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder (right) to Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger (left)

In the first instance, Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger questioned Rittenhouse's constitutional right to remain silent prior to trial, earning him a stinging rebuke from the bench.

'You're right on the borderline and you may be over, and it better stop,' warned Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder, after sending the jury out of the courtroom. 'This is not permitted.'

A short time later in cross examination, Binger referenced a video purportedly filmed weeks before the August 2020 Kenosha killings, allegedly showing Rittenhouse saying he wanted to shoot shoplifters.

It was evidence that the judge had told Binger not to introduce.

The defense team erupted and accused Binger of trying to sabotage the trial.

'He's an experienced attorney and he knows better,' shouted Defense Attorney Mark Richards.

Rittenhouse dramatically broke down on the stand, appearing to sob uncontrollably, when describing the events that led to his shooting and killing of one of two man. (Above: Rittenhouse in Kenosha prior to the August 2020 shootings)

Rittenhouse dramatically broke down on the stand, appearing to sob uncontrollably, when describing the events that led to his shooting and killing of one of two man. (Above: Rittenhouse in Kenosha prior to the August 2020 shootings)

'He was chasing me, I was alone, he threatened to kill me earlier that night,' testified Rittenhouse at trial, 'I didn't want to have to shoot him.' (Above: Rittenhouse on the ground in Kenosha as shots were fired)

'He was chasing me, I was alone, he threatened to kill me earlier that night,' testified Rittenhouse at trial, 'I didn't want to have to shoot him.' (Above: Rittenhouse on the ground in Kenosha as shots were fired)

In a murder trial focused largely on the issue of justifiable use of force, I understand Binger's desire for jurors to hear that the teen defendant had commented on social media about wishing he had his AR-15 so that he could shoot criminals. However, what he chose to do reeks of desperation and bad faith.

In defying the court order, the prosecutor jeopardized the

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