evidence: Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager who fatally shot two people and wounded another during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha, Wis., last year, offered his first public defense in his murder trial on Wednesday. [...] Rittenhouse testified that one of them had chased him into a parking lot and lunged at him. Schroeder called for a recess after Rittenhouse appeared to be gulping for air to allow him time to compose himself. His mother was also audibly weeping in the courtroom gallery. For much of the day, however, the teenager appeared confident – prompting some online to question whether his emotions were sincere or performative. [...] VIDEO: Court is taking a brief recess. Kyle Rittenhouse and mom both crying uncontrollably pic.twitter.com/rl2J0pdngu — Andrew Havranek (@Andrew_Havranek) November 10, 2021