The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager accused of killing two people during the protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was postponed until November 1 during the summer. The trial was originally scheduled to begin on March 29.
In a virtual court hearing Wednesday, prosecutors and Rittenhouse’s attorney agreed to delay the start of the trial to give them more time to prepare.
“There are a number of outstanding issues related to discovery, DNA testing and other issues that need to be resolved. There is also logistics regarding the ultimate jury that needs to be hammered out,” the Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney said. Thomas Binger.
“It will also give us time to make sure all the witnesses will be available and all the lawyers will be available. Things like that,” he added.
Rittenhouse’s attorney Mark Richards agreed to delay the trial and Rittenhouse said he had no objection, although the delay would push the start of the trial to more than a year after he was charged. Rittenhouse is currently out of context.
County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder has agreed to push back the trial and set a final trial before May 17 to confirm that the trial is still pending for the November start date.
Rittenhouse, 18, is accused of shooting and killing Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber with an AR-style rifle during a August 25 rally by police Jacob Blake shooting, A black man left paralyzed. Rittenhouse is also accused of wounding Gaige Grosskreutz.
Rittenhouse, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one of attempted murder. He is also facing charges of reckless threat and possession of a weapon under the age of 18.
Rittenhouse pleaded not guilty to all charges.