The defense attorney for the woman who is accused of spitting on a BLM protester in 2020 is not disputing that she did so; rather, he is pleading with the jury to have compassion.
In Stephanie Rapkin’s trial, the opening statements started yesterday.
After she was captured on camera spitting in the then-teenager’s face, she was charged with minor disorderly conduct.
When the demonstrator got in her face outside the neighborhood grocery store, according to her attorney, she utilized the only “tool” at her disposal.
Her initial hate crime accusations were later withdrawn by Milwaukee County prosecutors.
