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Judge Allows Rittenhouse to Eliminate Jury Members Using a Raffle Drum
Eighteen jurors who participated in the trial were downsized to 12 by random lottery, selected by the defendant himself.
Rittenhouse Judge Drops Illegal Gun Possession Charges Ahead of Final Arguments
Wisconsin law states that anyone under 18 years of age cannot possess a deadly weapon.
Rittenhouse Judge Makes Racist Comment Against Asians in the Courtroom
Judge Bruce Schroeder has revealed his biases numerous times during the high-profile trial.
Judge Bars Prosecutors From Calling Those Killed by Kyle Rittenhouse “Victims”
The judge has also formally barred prosecutors from noting Rittenhouse's connections to white nationalist groups.
Former Trump Official Is Head of Wisconsin GOP’s “Audit” of the 2020 Election
Michael Gableman, a former Wisconsin judge, expressed beliefs in false election fraud claims before the audit started.
Wisconsin Mom Sues School District After Her Sons Test Positive for Coronavirus
The school district had ended its mask mandate back in May.
“Diversity,” “White Supremacist” Among Terms WI GOP Seeks to Ban in Schools
“Multiculturalism,” "social justice," “systemic racism,” and other words would also be banned under their proposal.
Worried Students Are “Getting Spoiled,” WI District Cancels Free Meals Program
The Waukesha School District's school board president said the move was part of a return to “normalization.”
GOP Congressional Candidate Used Campaign Funds to Take Part in Capitol Breach
Derrick Van Orden, who lost his congressional race in 2020 but is running again in 2022, may have violated federal laws.
Wisconsin Republican Compares Children’s Museum Mask Policy to Gestapo Rules
Wisconsin State Assemblyman Shae Sortwell attacked the children's museum for requiring masks or proof of vaccination.