KENOSHA, WI (WSAU) — The judge overseeing the Kyle Rittenhouse trial thinks a pool of 20 jurors and alternates can be seated by the end of the day.
A group of about 300 potential jurors started the day, with just over half reporting. Some had excused absences, while others may have already made up their mind about the case.
The pool was also scrubbed for ties to potential witnesses in the case.
Rittenhouse is accused of going from his home in Northern Illinois to Kenosha during a night of unrest following the shooting of Jacob Blake and shooting three people, killing two and injuring the third. Rittenhouse has pled not guilty, saying he was defending property from those who may have done damage.
Monday’s proceedings also included some technical difficulties with the video conferencing technology, causing Judge Bruce Schroeder to play an impromptu game of “Jeopardy!” with the jurors- giving them answers to questions, then allowing them to provide the question. That lasted for about 20 minutes and is a standing tradition for Judge Schroeder according to those that cover his courtroom.
