Topic: Michael Strickland

The prosecution of Kyle Rittenhouse is framed as a microcosm of the political assault on conservatives, where politicians who greenlit violence now target those who defended themselves. Robert Barnes discusses his representation of Michael Strickland, a reporter in Oregon convicted for drawing a firearm in self-defense against a mob. Barnes argues that courts are redefining self-defense to prohibit defendants from explaining their fear of known violent groups.