Much of that attention offered little insight, and sidestepped the point. The trial was inevitably a media circus, spurring intense criticism of the judge and prosecutors from commentators across the political spectrum. Jurors deliberated for more than three days before delivering the verdict this afternoon, accepting his attorneys’ argument that Rittenhouse was acting in self-defense. ET on November 20, 2021.Ī jury has found Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager who shot three men during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in the summer of 2020, not guilty of the charges against him. The defense and prosecutions closing arguments tried to show whether or not Rittenhouse had acted in self-defense, via CBS News. Kyle was 17 at the time of shootings, and he also had counts of possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18 and failure to comply with an emergency order from state or local government brought against him, but both were thrown out by the judge. He was also facing an attempted first-degree intentional homicide charge for shooting Gaige Grosskreutz, who survived. Other charges included recklessly endangering safety with a weapon in connection to the two deaths. Rittenhouse was facing homicide charges connected to the deaths of Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, via The Associated Press. Rittenhouse’s emotional testimony was the subject of much controversy. Newsmax host Grant Stinchfield tweeted a video of himself advising Rittenhouse to sue media outlets “that called a white supremacist.” He wrote, “They did the right thing.” Former OANN correspondent Jack Posobiec wrote “God bless America” in a tweet. While many people were angered at the verdict, a few conservative media personalities, like Candace Owens, showed some excitement for Rittenhouse. This only further validates the need to abolish our current system. We just witnessed a system built on white supremacy validate the terroristic acts of a white supremacist. Two men were exonerated after serving decades for Malcom X murder they did not commit. Tamir Rice was shot by police for having a toy gun.Ĭhristopher Belter raped 4 girls. Think about that for a second.įUCKING NOT GUILTY /3Gl3hisU90 It has now been put it out there that vigilantes can just go and kill people protesting issues like racial equality whenever they want and get away with it. I've lost the definition of right and wrong. The Rittenhouse verdict gives them permission to kill. Patti LuPone wrote that she’d “lost the definition of right and wrong.” “It has now been put it out there that vigilantes can just go and kill people protesting issues like racial equality whenever they want and get away with it,” he wrote. Flavor Flav posted a video of himself on Instagram and called the verdict “bulls**t.” Josh Gad tweeted about how it sets a dangerous precedent for other vigilantes to take action into their own hands. Alyssa shared a video of herself watching the verdict, and gasped when the “not guilty” was announced. (SEAN KRAJACIC/AP/Shutterstock)įollowing the trial, many stars like Alyssa Milano and Kathy Griffin were outraged by the outcome. “You’re never under any obligation to discuss any aspect of this case with anyone.” A jury made the final verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial. “Without commenting on your verdict, just in terms of your attentiveness and the cooperation that you gave to us, justifies the confidence that the founders of country placed on you,” he said. After the verdict was reached, Judge Bruce Schroeder thanked the jurors for their work. (Or upkeep, really) They’re going to make him a cop aren’t they? /dlHHijExPoīefore the verdict was read, the judge warned those in the courthouse not react to the verdict and said they’d be “whisked” out if they reacted. He murdered people, bragged about it while throwing white power signs in a bar, and then manufactured tears to claim that despite his AR-15 HE was in danger. The miscarriage of justice today is enraging. LeBron James Trolls Kyle Rittenhouse After His ‘Tearful’ Testimony: ‘Knock It Off’īill De Blasio Paints Black Lives Matter Mural Outside Trump Tower After President Calls It 'Symbol Of Hate' Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation Trending Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu
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