The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager accused of killing two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the summer, has been postponed to Nov. 1. The trial was originally scheduled to begin on March 29.
During a virtual court hearing on Wednesday, prosecutors and Rittenhouse’s attorney agreed to delay the start of the trial to give them more time to prepare.
“There are some unresolved issues with discovery, DNA testing and some other issues that need to be addressed. There are also some logistical issues related to the final jury that need to be resolved,” said Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney. Thomas Binger.
“It also gives us time to make sure that all witnesses will be available and all attorneys will be available. Things like that,” he added.
Rittenhouse’s attorney, Mark Richards, agreed to postpone the trial, and Rittenhouse stated that he had no objection, even though the delay would push the trial’s start to more than a year after his indictment. Rittenhouse is currently out on bail.
County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder agreed to postpone the trial and schedule a final hearing for May 17 to confirm that the trial is still on track for the November start date.
Rittenhouse, 18, is accused of shooting and murdering Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber with an AR-style rifle during an Aug. 25 protest sparked by police. shoot of Jacob Blake, a black man who was left paralyzed. Rittenhouse is also accused of injuring Gaige Grosskreutz.
Rittenhouse, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, is charged with two charges of first-degree murder and one charge of attempted murder. He is also charged with reckless danger and possession of a weapon while under the age of 18.
Rittenhouse has pleaded not guilty to all charges.