It was a bad day for key prosecution witness Gaige Grosskreutz, the third person shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during the Kenosha riots last year, during cross-examination by the defense on Monday as they got him to admit he lied several times about what happened in the aftermath of the shootings.
Grosskreutz testified he was carrying a Glock 27 handgun the night of the shootings despite the fact his concealed carry license was expired. Grosskreutz added he saw Rittenhouse running away after hearing gunshots.
Grosskreutz said when he found Rittenhouse running away and asked him if he shot someone, Rittenhouse told Grosskreutz he was going to the police. Grosskreutz said he grabbed his handgun because he thought Rittenhouse was an active shooter.
Grosskreutz claimed Rittenhouse racked the bolt back on the AR-15 while he had his hands in the air.
“I was never trying to kill the defendant,” Grosskreutz said.
Upon cross-examination, defense lawyer Corey Chirafisi got Grosskreutz to admit he lied to police on several occasions:
- Grosskreutz told officers shortly after the shooting that “I dropped my firearm.” The defense said that was a lie because Grosskreutz chased after Rittenhouse and he had just testified he pulled out his gun while running.
- The defense got Grosskreutz to admit in court in the lawsuit he has filed against the city of Kenosha, he is demanding $10 million for damages, he failed to mention he was armed when he was shot by Rittenhouse.
- Grosskreutz said it is not true to say he chased after Rittenhouse. Chirafisi then showed Grosskreutz a picture of him grabbing his handgun while running toward Rittenhouse. Even after being shown the photo, Grosskreutz still said he was not chasing Rittenhouse.
- Grosskreutz initially told police he shouted to Anthony Huber to stop hitting Rittenhouse with a skateboard. When pressed by Chirafisi, Grosskreutz said “with the benefit of hindsight” that is not true.
If that was not enough, Grosskreutz then agreed with Chirafisi that Rittenhouse did not shoot until after Grosskreutz put his hands down and advanced toward Rittenhouse while pointing his Glock at Rittenhouse.
JUST IN – Kyle Rittenhouse didn't shoot until a gun was pointed at him, one of his attackers just admitted in court. pic.twitter.com/PBOr0D6xc5
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) November 8, 2021
In response, the prosecution attorney face-palmed in disbelief, knowing that their case has completely imploded:
Rittenhouse prosecution after witness Grosskreutz admits he only got shot after he drew his gun on Kyle and advanced on him pic.twitter.com/yvzeowUzF3
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) November 8, 2021
Rittenhouse trial should be over immediately. pic.twitter.com/PHZnHS5rD9
— Viva Frei (@thevivafrei) November 8, 2021
It’s over. Kyle Rittenhouse did not fire until a gun was pointed at him. The prosecutors literally facepalm. pic.twitter.com/LI1QpZ7wtp
— Ian Miles Cheong @ stillgray.substack.com (@stillgray) November 8, 2021
https://teamtuckercarlson.com/news/kyle-rittenhouse-attacker-admits-kyle-didnt-shoot-until-gun-was-pointed-at-him/
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WATCH: Game-Changing Moment in Rittenhouse Trial Makes Prosecutor Facepalm Himself, Bury His Head in His Hands
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KENOSHA, WI – In what could ostensibly be described as the most damaging witness to the prosecution’s case against Kyle Rittenhouse, witness Gaige Grosskreutz – who was shot in the arm by Rittenhouse during the August 2020 incident – was forced to admit that he pointed his gun at Rittenhouse before being shot.
The trial of Rittenhouse continued on November 8th, where witness Grosskreutz was put into a proverbial corner during cross-examination by the defense counsel – being forced to confront video and still images showing him having his weapon pointed at Rittenhouse before being shot in the bicep by the defendant.
Those already familiar with the case know that the interaction between Grosskreutz and Rittenhouse came after the fatal shootings of Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber.
After attempting to suggest that he wasn’t pointing his weapon at Rittenhouse when the defendant fired at him, the defense counsel redirected Grosskreutz’s attention to the still image of his gun pointed down at Rittenhouse and took him through the course of events that were featured on video evidence.
“It wasn’t until you pointed your gun at him, advanced on him, with your gun – not your hands – down pointed at him that he fired, right?”
KENOSHA, WI – In what could ostensibly be described as the most damaging witness to the prosecution’s case against Kyle Rittenhouse, witness Gaige Grosskreutz – who was shot in the arm by Rittenhouse during the August 2020 incident – was forced to admit that he pointed his gun at Rittenhouse before being shot.
The trial of Rittenhouse continued on November 8th, where witness Grosskreutz was put into a proverbial corner during cross-examination by the defense counsel – being forced to confront video and still images showing him having his weapon pointed at Rittenhouse before being shot in the bicep by the defendant.
Those already familiar with the case know that the interaction between Grosskreutz and Rittenhouse came after the fatal shootings of Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber.
After attempting to suggest that he wasn’t pointing his weapon at Rittenhouse when the defendant fired at him, the defense counsel redirected Grosskreutz’s attention to the still image of his gun pointed down at Rittenhouse and took him through the course of events that were featured on video evidence.
“It wasn’t until you pointed your gun at him, advanced on him, with your gun – not your hands – down pointed at him that he fired, right?”
After the breakdown afforded by the defense while accompanied by the still image, Grosskreutz responded with, “Correct.”
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