Defence rests case in trial of Kyle Rittenhouse over shooting deaths

Kyle Rittenhouse,left, and defence lawyer Corey Chirafisi (Mark Hertzberg/AP)

The defence rested its case at the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, setting the stage for closing arguments in the shootings that left Americans divided over whether he was a patriot taking a stand against lawlessness or a vigilante.

The defence and prosecution asked the judge to hold closing arguments on Monday, and he said he would take it under consideration.