The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the armed Illinois teenager who killed two people and wounded another during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has captured the nation’s attention and garnered extensive media coverage. Experts from the University of Wisconsin Law School have provided in-depth commentary and insights as the trial develops. Below is a listing of UW Law experts and associated media coverage.
Keith Findley
Keith Findley, a professor of law, is an expert in evidence, wrongful convictions, criminal procedure, and law and forensic science.
Media Coverage
- Before Kyle Rittenhouse’s Murder Trial, a Debate Over Terms Like ‘Victim’ – The New York Times
- Here's Why People Shot by Kyle Rittenhouse Can be Called 'Rioters,' 'Looters' and 'Arsonists' – But Not 'Victims' at Trial – CBS News
- Rittenhouse Judge in Spotlight After Disallowing Word 'Victims' in Courtroom – NBC News
- Kyle Rittenhouse’s Homicide Trial Begins This Week, Pitting Claims of Self-Defense Against Accusations of Vigilantism – The Washington Post
- The Risky Move That Could Save Kyle Rittenhouse—or Doom Him – The Daily Beast
- A Look at Bruce Schroeder, the Judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial – WFAE
- Rittenhouse Jury Will Deliberate the Homicide Case After Closing Arguments – NPR
- A Jury Is Weighing the Kyle Rittenhouse Case, But a Mistrial Motion Is Still Pending: What Heppens Now? – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Day 2 of Jury Deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Ends With No Verdict, Motion for Another Mistrial – USA Today
- After Rittenhouse: Will deadly clashes multiply as the right to self-defense expands? – The Washington Post
- After Rittenhouse: What an Era of Armed Protest Means for America – Yahoo News
Lanny Glinberg
Lanny Glinberg, a clinical assistant professor and the director of the Prosecution Project at the Frank J. Remington Center, is an expert in criminal law, criminal procedure, and trial advocacy.
Media Coverage
- Ground Rules for the Rittenhouse Trial – PBS Wisconsin
- Rittenhouse Trial Fights a Societal Battle Over 18-Year-Old’s Life – Wisconsin Examiner
John Gross
John Gross, a clinical associate professor and the director of the Public Defender Project, is an expert on criminal defense practice, defense ethics, and public defense systems.
Media Coverage
- Jury Selected for Kyle Rittenhouse’s Homicide Trial – CNN
- Rittenhouse Defense Asks for Mistrial After Prosecutor’s Questions – WKOW
- The Risky Move That Could Save Kyle Rittenhouse—or Doom Him – The Daily Beast
- Experts Say Gun Charge Dropped in Rittenhouse Trial Was Result of Poorly Worded Law – Reuters
- Judge Dismisses Gun Charge Against Kyle Rittenhouse – Chicago Tribune
- In-Depth: Legal Experts Reveal What Takes Place in Jury Room During Deliberations – TMJ4
- John Gross Discusses Kyle Rittenshouse's Testimony – Bloomberg Law
- Analysis: Here's Why Kyle Rittenhouse Is Likely to be Acquitted – And Why the Law on Self-Defense Must Change – Wisconsin State Journal
- Law Professor Describes How Dual Mistrial Motions Could Impact Rittenhouse Verdict – WUWM
- John Gross weighs in on prosecution's failed strategies in Kyle Rittenhouse trial – New York Post
- John Gross Discusses Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict – The Public Morality podcast
Cecelia Klingele
Cecelia Klingele, an associate professor, is an expert in criminal law, criminal procedure, policing, and sentencing and corrections.
Media Coverage
- Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting Trial to Focus on Reasonableness, Self-Defense – The Wall Street Journal
- Jury Selected for Kyle Rittenhouse’s Homicide Trial – CNN
- A Rittenhouse Trial Update and Discussion on Use of Force – WPR
- EXPLAINER: Could jury weigh lesser charges for Rittenhouse? – The Washington Post
- The Judge in the Rittenhouse Trial Gains Attention From His Courtroom Comments – NPR
- Cecelia Klingele Discusses Rittenhouse Verdict – BBC Newshour
- Would the Rittenhouse verdict be different in a 'stand your ground' state? – NBC LX
- Homicide or Self-Defense? – ABC News Australia
Ion Meyn
Ion Meyn, an assistant professor, is an expert on criminal process, wrongful convictions, race and procedure, and use of force.
Media Coverage
- Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: Law Professor Breaks Down Case – Fox6
- Rittenhouse Trial Fights a Societal Battle Over 18-Year-Old’s Life – Wisconsin Examiner
- Risky Decision to Testify Pays Off for Rittenhouse, Law Professor Says – Wisconsin Examiner
- The Judge in the Rittenhouse Trial Tips the Scales For an Acquittal – Background Briefing
- Key Prosecution Witness Testifies Monday During Rittenhouse Trial – WUWM
- Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: Experts Explain Charges, Jury's Process – Fox6 News
- CNN Newsroom With Poppy Harlow and Jim Sciutto – CNN
- Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: How the Jury Was Narrowed – Fox6 News
- Explainer: How the Rittenhouse Jury Was Narrowed – The Washington Post
- Day 2 of Jury Deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Ends With No Verdict, Motion for Another Mistrial – USA Today
- Will there be a mistrial in the Kyle Rittenhouse case? Here's What It Would Mean – USA Today
- The Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse – WORT
- Opinion: What the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict Means for Carrying Open Firearms in Wisconsin – Wisconsin State Journal
Steven Wright
Steven Wright, a clinical associate professor and founder of the Constitutional Litigation, Appeals, and Sentencing Project, is an expert in criminal law, federal appellate practice and procedure, postconviction litigation, and appellate advocacy.
Media Coverage
- Kyle Rittenhouse’s Homicide Trial Will Be a Debate Over Self-Defense – The New York Times
- Hero or Vigilante?: The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial (Podcast) – Bloomberg Law
- Kyle Rittenhouse’s Emotional Display Could Gain Jury’s Sympathy, Trial Observers Say – NBC News
- Rittenhouse Judge’s Nod to Veterans Includes Defense Witness – AP
- In Scrutinized Kyle Rittenhouse Trial, It’s the Judge Commanding Attention – The New York Times
- Kyle Rittenhouse Homicide Trial Set to Begin Monday – Today
- 'How not to be a good judge': Kyle Rittenhouse Judge Draws New Backlash with 'Asian food' Joke – USA Today
- Steven Wright Discusses Rittenhouse Trial – Asahi
- Law Professor Discusses Kyle Rittenhouse Trial With Closing Arguments Set to Begin Monday – CBS News
- What We Learned From the 2nd Week of the Kyle Rittenhouse Homicide Trial – NPR
- Why Kyle Rittenhouse No Longer Faces a Gun Possession Charge – The New York Times
- The Rittenhouse Trial Is All About Race – Politico
- As Rittenhouse Trial Winds Down, Polarizing Judge Lashes Out – NBC News
- Rittenhouse Case, Arbery Death Trial Reflect Deepening Political and Racial Divides – USA Today
- Steven Wright Comments on Kyle Rittenhouse Case – BeFM Radio
Submitted by Law School News on December 13, 2021
This article appears in the categories: Faculty, Features
Related employee profiles: Lanny Glinberg, Cecelia M. Klingele, Keith A. Findley, Steven Wright, John Gross, Ion Meyn