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- November 20, 2021
- 12:44 am
Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty.
The jury will announce the verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
What charges was Kyle Rittenhouse facing before being found not guilty in November 19th, 2021?
On November 19th, 2021, a jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts related to the shooting deaths of two men and injuring of a third during the protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August 2020.
Rittenhouse, who was 17 at the time of the shootings, had been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide, and attempted first-degree intentional homicide. The case had garnered national attention as it brought up questions about self-defense, gun laws, and the nature of protests.
During the trial, prosecutors argued that Rittenhouse had intentionally killed the two men and injured the third with his AR-15-style rifle, while the defense argued that he had acted out of self-defense.
The jury deliberated for more than 25 hours before reaching the verdict, which was announced to a packed courtroom. The decision was met with cheers from Rittenhouse’s supporters and criticism from those who believed that justice had not been served.
In the aftermath of the verdict, many have expressed concern about the implications for future protests and the use of guns in those situations. Some have called for changes to gun laws to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
The case has also raised questions about the role of social media in shaping public opinion and influencing the justice system. Rittenhouse had become a polarizing figure, with some portraying him as a hero defending property and others as a dangerous vigilante who had taken the law into his own hands.
Regardless of one’s personal opinions about Rittenhouse and the verdict, the case has brought to light important issues about the right to self-defense and the role of the justice system in determining guilt or innocence. It is now up to lawmakers and citizens alike to continue to grapple with these complex issues in a meaningful and productive way.
