Defense lawyers indicated before the hearing in Waukegan that they would call witnesses, including Rittenhouse’s mother, Wendy Rittenhouse, to try to block his extradition. A local prosecutor said the law is unambiguous in requiring Rittenhouse’s extradition, saying that blocking his transfer would undermine the justice system. Calls and messages to defense lawyers from Fox News were not returned. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, has signed a warrant calling for Rittenhouse’s extradition. KYLE RITTENHOUSE'S LAWYERS FIGHT EXTRADITION IN PROTEST OF TURNING HIM 'OVER TO THE MOB'Attorneys have consistently argued Rittenhouse was acting in self-defense and that extricating him would put him in danger.

Source: Fox News October 30, 2020 17:37 UTC