11.16 - Rittenhouse: You be the Judge
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Count 1: First-degree reckless homicide. Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of this crime in connection with the fatal shooting of Joseph D. Rosenbaum. Under Wisconsin law, the crime is defined as recklessly causing death under circumstances that show utter disregard for human life.
1) Define "Reckless"2) Define "Disregard"
Based on these definitions, and what you saw in the video as well as what you know about the case, do you think that Rittenhouse is guilty of this charge? Explain your answer.
Count 1: First-degree reckless homicide. Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of this crime in connection with the fatal shooting of Joseph D. Rosenbaum. Under Wisconsin law, the crime is defined as recklessly causing death under circumstances that show utter disregard for human life.
1) Define "Reckless"
2) Define "Disregard"
Based on these definitions, and what you saw in the video as well as what you know about the case, do you think that Rittenhouse is guilty of this charge? Explain your answer.
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Counts 2 and 5: First-degree recklessly endangering safety. Mr. Rittenhouse is charged with recklessly endangering two people who, according to the criminal complaint, had shots fired toward them but were not hit: Richard McGinnis and an unknown male seen in video of the episode.
1) Define "endangering"
Based on these definitions, and what you saw in the video as well as what you know about the case, do you think that Rittenhouse is guilty of this charge? Explain your answer.
Counts 2 and 5: First-degree recklessly endangering safety. Mr. Rittenhouse is charged with recklessly endangering two people who, according to the criminal complaint, had shots fired toward them but were not hit: Richard McGinnis and an unknown male seen in video of the episode.
1) Define "endangering"
Based on these definitions, and what you saw in the video as well as what you know about the case, do you think that Rittenhouse is guilty of this charge? Explain your answer.
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Count 3: First-degree intentional homicide. Mr. Rittenhouse faces this charge in connection with the fatal shooting of Anthony M. Huber. The crime, analogous to first-degree murder in other states, is defined as causing the death of another human being with intent to kill that person or someone else.
1) Define "Analogous"
Based on these definitions, and what you saw in the video as well as what you know about the case, do you think that Rittenhouse is guilty of this charge? Explain your answer.
Count 3: First-degree intentional homicide. Mr. Rittenhouse faces this charge in connection with the fatal shooting of Anthony M. Huber. The crime, analogous to first-degree murder in other states, is defined as causing the death of another human being with intent to kill that person or someone else.
1) Define "Analogous"
Based on these definitions, and what you saw in the video as well as what you know about the case, do you think that Rittenhouse is guilty of this charge? Explain your answer.
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Count 4: Attempted first-degree intentional homicide. Mr. Rittenhouse faces this charge in connection with the shooting of Gaige P. Grosskreutz, who was struck and wounded.
Based on these definitions, and what you saw in the video as well as what you know about the case, do you think that Rittenhouse is guilty of this charge? Explain your answer.
Count 4: Attempted first-degree intentional homicide. Mr. Rittenhouse faces this charge in connection with the shooting of Gaige P. Grosskreutz, who was struck and wounded.
Based on these definitions, and what you saw in the video as well as what you know about the case, do you think that Rittenhouse is guilty of this charge? Explain your answer.
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1) Define "Loop Hole"2) Which text above indicates where the loop hole in the gun law is. (Copy in quotations here). Explain your answer.
1) Define "Loop Hole"
2) Which text above indicates where the loop hole in the gun law is. (Copy in quotations here). Explain your answer.
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Count 6: Possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. The judge dismissed this charge prior to closing arguments, agreeing with a defense argument that Mr. Rittenhouse wasn’t technically prohibited under a strict reading of Wisconsin state law from carrying the particular type of weapon he used, even though he was 17 at the time of the shootings.
Based on the information provided, and what you saw in the video would you dismiss this charge. Explain your answer.
Count 6: Possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. The judge dismissed this charge prior to closing arguments, agreeing with a defense argument that Mr. Rittenhouse wasn’t technically prohibited under a strict reading of Wisconsin state law from carrying the particular type of weapon he used, even though he was 17 at the time of the shootings.
Based on the information provided, and what you saw in the video would you dismiss this charge. Explain your answer.
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Which line(s) in the text above indicate why Rittenhouse may not have been in violation of the law by possessing the gun?
Which line(s) in the text above indicate why Rittenhouse may not have been in violation of the law by possessing the gun?
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Should a person be allowed to provide the funds to purchase a gun if they cannot legally own the gun themselves? Why or Why not?
Should a person be allowed to provide the funds to purchase a gun if they cannot legally own the gun themselves? Why or Why not?
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In your opinion is there a benefit to society by allowing semi-automatic weapons to be purchased by NON-Law Enforcement Professionals? What is the benefit or what is the harm?
In your opinion is there a benefit to society by allowing semi-automatic weapons to be purchased by NON-Law Enforcement Professionals? What is the benefit or what is the harm?