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2021-11-19 Government Corruption
RITTENHOUSE FOUND NOT GUILTY ALL CHARGES
[NY Post] Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted Friday on all charges for shootings that killed two men and injured a third during last year’s violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Emotions have been running high in anticipation of the jury’s verdict, with protests and shouting outside the courthouse and Gov. Tony Evers deploying National Guard troops to Kenosha.

The case left Americans divided over whether Rittenhouse, 18, was a patriot taking a stand against lawlessness or a vigilante.

The teen faced five charges, including intentional homicide in the fatal shootings of Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, and Anthony Huber, 26, as well as attempted homicide for wounding Gaige Grosskreutz, 27.

Judge Bruce Schroeder threw out a weapons charge against Rittenhouse on a technicality over the length of the gun’s barrel.

A seventh count against the teen for violating curfew on the night of the shootings was also dismissed after the judge ruled that prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence.

Rittenhouse was 17 when he brought a semi-automatic rifle and a medical kit to Kenosha in what he claims was an effort to protect businesses as riots broke out on Aug. 25, 2020, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man who was left paralyzed from the waist down.
Posted by Frank G 2021-11-19 13:22|| || Front Page|| [11143 views ]  Top
 File under: Mob Rule 

#1 "So shines a good deed in a naughty [wicked] world"
Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-11-19 13:28||   2021-11-19 13:28|| Front Page Top

#2 Don't bet against America or Americans.
Posted by M. Murcek 2021-11-19 13:29||   2021-11-19 13:29|| Front Page Top

#3 Hope for this country after all. A sliver of hope, but that's all the Pilgrims had 401 years ago, and they survived.

By the skin of their teeth, but still, they survived.
Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-11-19 13:30||   2021-11-19 13:30|| Front Page Top

#4 The forces of darkness will double down everywhere. Can't let that stop us.
Posted by M. Murcek 2021-11-19 13:32||   2021-11-19 13:32|| Front Page Top

#5 First count Rosenbaum: NOT GUILTY

Second count: McGinnis: NOT GUILTY

Third count: Unknown male NOT GUILTY

Fourth count: Huber: NOT GUILTY

Fifth count: Grosskreutz: NOT GUILTY
Posted by Frank G 2021-11-19 13:34||   2021-11-19 13:34|| Front Page Top

#6 Well Done !

Home of the Brave, even in blue states...
Posted by NoMoreBS 2021-11-19 13:34||   2021-11-19 13:34|| Front Page Top

#7 Now the fun begins.

Critical Theory teaches that all human interactions are governed entirely by membership of dominant or marginalized groups and that these have deterministic qualities related to success. People who believe simplistically and uncritically in the notion of white privilege are going to have difficulty accepting the ability of non-white people to rise above their disadvantages and make the best of their lives. Their whole philosophy requires this to be impossible and this can lead them into the pursuit of a self-fulfilling prophecy which trashes the legacy of the gains that have been made by black and pro-black campaigners in the last fifty years.
Posted by Shomp Ebbeans2472 2021-11-19 13:34||   2021-11-19 13:34|| Front Page Top

#8 Color me surprised. I totally expected the jury to kick the can down the road so as not to be responsible for the ensuing rioting. My admiration to the jurors for standing up! God bless America
Posted by SteveS 2021-11-19 13:34||   2021-11-19 13:34|| Front Page Top

#9 A.W.E.S.O.M.E.!.!.!
Posted by CrazyFool 2021-11-19 13:36||   2021-11-19 13:36|| Front Page Top

#10 It must always be remembered that "no justice, no peace" is a bare-faced call to extortion, nothing less. Time to learn the teefas and BLaMMERS some manners and civics.
Posted by M. Murcek 2021-11-19 13:37||   2021-11-19 13:37|| Front Page Top

#11 #10: Civics is no longer taught bin public schools. Shame on them.
Posted by irish rage boy 2021-11-19 13:47||   2021-11-19 13:47|| Front Page Top

#12 ...I will confess to being slightly - though pleasantly - surprised that there weren't US Marshals waiting on the courthouse steps to arrest him for violating the civil rights of the deceased.

Hopefully that kid is on his way somewhere very remote with some bodyguards, because there's people out there who will be literally gunning for him.

Mike
Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2021-11-19 13:48||   2021-11-19 13:48|| Front Page Top

#13 
Posted by Frank G 2021-11-19 13:52||   2021-11-19 13:52|| Front Page Top

#14 I sincerely hope that the damages from all the scumbag media exceeds a billion dollars.

I'm so happy that it turned out this way. As for the wannabe revolutionaries and looters, that loud metallic sound you just heard was millions of charging handles being racked.

People saying that Kyle would never be able to get a job? The oilfield will happily take him. Nobody will hassle him at work, and he'd be with a bunch of people who don't take crap from the soy boys.
Posted by Silentbrick 2021-11-19 14:03||   2021-11-19 14:03|| Front Page Top

#15 Biden slandered the kid.

Is there any chance that this valiant youth who slew a pervert-scumbag-monster will sue a perverted POTUS-scumbag?

Lin Wood, batter up
Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-11-19 14:08||   2021-11-19 14:08|| Front Page Top

#16 Let's not forget all the Demonrat congresscritters who can also be sued.
Posted by Silentbrick 2021-11-19 14:12||   2021-11-19 14:12|| Front Page Top

#17 The system worked. This time.
Posted by M. Murcek 2021-11-19 14:13||   2021-11-19 14:13|| Front Page Top

#18 Prayers answered
Posted by Rex Mundi 2021-11-19 14:19||   2021-11-19 14:19|| Front Page Top

#19 Biden turned over the government to Harris and went to a hospital for a colonoscopy .

Punt!
Posted by 3dc 2021-11-19 14:22||   2021-11-19 14:22|| Front Page Top

#20 Questions:
1: Why did the antifa target the kid?
2: Why did the town not remove the leadership that let their town burn.
Posted by ruprecht 2021-11-19 14:23||   2021-11-19 14:23|| Front Page Top

#21 Now it's time for the kid to go on OFFENSE.

Sue every one of those muthaf--king media vipers who libeled him by calling him a "white supremacist" or "Nazi," or falsely accused him of being member of XYZ "hate group."

He was libeled and slandered at least as viciously as Nick Covington.

IIUC, the latter collected many millions in settlements from CNN and other calumny-spitting, deep-pocketed organs of vileness. Rittenhouse should do the same.
Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-11-19 14:25||   2021-11-19 14:25|| Front Page Top

#22 Hat tip to the jury and the judge. Perhaps there is yet hope.
Posted by Besoeker 2021-11-19 14:38||   2021-11-19 14:38|| Front Page Top

#23 

Perfectly planned for a maximum turnout
for a Friday weekend Riot, and Looting.

Violent Rioters and Looters will be shot by citizens seeing Self Defense is still a valid right.

Then the Media will be sued.

Then the Biden DOJ will step in to create some Civil Rights, or other Federal odd charges barrel was 0.0005 to short and charge him. (Randy Weaver)

The Media steps into high gear to over-hype the Federal Case, in order to cover their butts and minimize the lawsuit award.

We'll have a delayed trial date. (pick any reason) closer to Mid-term elections.

All with some distant hope of mustering the DNC rumble into a voting block for 2022/2024.

The DOJ will pick a Biden Admin appointed Fed Judge.

The jury selection process will challenging given all the adverse Media coverage.

I think that is enough to get an idea whats coming.

Posted by NN2N1 2021-11-19 14:38||   2021-11-19 14:38|| Front Page Top

#24 Re Biden, note that he slandered Young Kyle BEFORE the election, while he (Biden) was on the campaign trail. So it's not immediately obvious that Biden cannot now be sued for defamation.
Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-11-19 14:40||   2021-11-19 14:40|| Front Page Top

#25  Why did the town not remove the leadership that let their town burn.

Someone here said Kenosha used to be the Chicago mafia bedroom community. And the DA and other authorities are all related to each other. So elections there are probably another level of controlled than even Chicago, owned by the Chicago Democratic machine.
Posted by trailing wife 2021-11-19 14:41||   2021-11-19 14:41|| Front Page Top

#26 Remember the "not in my name" crowd? Can everyone who is bitter about today's result please post a symbol on their property and person informing the rest of us to stand aside when their rights are abused by a mob?
Posted by M. Murcek 2021-11-19 14:44||   2021-11-19 14:44|| Front Page Top

#27 the left wanted to make rioting legal and self defense illegal

for at least one day, they were defeated

but they will keep trying
Posted by Lord Garth 2021-11-19 14:46||   2021-11-19 14:46|| Front Page Top

#28 So, what does everybody think of the jury system now?

It took solid brass balls for those citizens to acquit that kid. Bravo Zulu.
Posted by Matt 2021-11-19 14:55||   2021-11-19 14:55|| Front Page Top

#29 Have the riots started yet? or is there a risk now?
Posted by BrerRabbit 2021-11-19 15:02||   2021-11-19 15:02|| Front Page Top

#30 Left mumbles to itself (about the jury), "F*ckin' flyover prole moron rayciss haters..."
Posted by M. Murcek 2021-11-19 15:03||   2021-11-19 15:03|| Front Page Top

#31 I think the kid can now form his own corporation of lawyers (make them shareholders) to wage lawfare against Big Money.
Posted by Procopius2k 2021-11-19 15:15||   2021-11-19 15:15|| Front Page Top

#32 He's enrolled at Arizona State or U of A, not sure which one, studying to be a nurse. Also has 24/7 security. They have bonded and spokesman said he is and will be very safe.
Posted by Sherry Rylander  2021-11-19 16:13||   2021-11-19 16:13|| Front Page Top

#33 I'm shocked the jury had the backbone to do it. Happy though. System actually worked this time.
Posted by DarthVader 2021-11-19 16:16||   2021-11-19 16:16|| Front Page Top

#34 Have the riots started yet? or is there a risk now?

Dunno. It is National Ammo Day.
Posted by swksvolFF 2021-11-19 16:17||   2021-11-19 16:17|| Front Page Top

#35 Seen on a comment elsewhere:
"A pedophile and a violent domestic abuser walks into a bar.
Kyle Rittenhouse yells out...
“Hey! Shots are on me!”
Posted by Glenmore 2021-11-19 16:50||   2021-11-19 16:50|| Front Page Top

#36 It is National Ammo Day.

Really? How Approprate!
Posted by CrazyFool 2021-11-19 16:51||   2021-11-19 16:51|| Front Page Top

#37  He's enrolled at Arizona State or U of A, not sure which one, studying to be a nurse.

It’s completely understandable that he no longer wants to be a police officer. Thank you, Sherry.
Posted by trailing wife 2021-11-19 17:29||   2021-11-19 17:29|| Front Page Top

#38 Nadler is calling for Federal charges now.
Posted by Glenmore 2021-11-19 17:30||   2021-11-19 17:30|| Front Page Top

#39 Glen, that's the usual approach when a disfavored person is acquitted on state or local charges. I'm not a lawyer, so I don't know if self defense is allowed as a defense against federal charges.
Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2021-11-19 18:06||   2021-11-19 18:06|| Front Page Top

#40 The idea is on this day one should go purchase 100 rounds for one of their firearms.

Due to inflation, it is now 200.
Posted by swksvolFF 2021-11-19 18:11||   2021-11-19 18:11|| Front Page Top

#41 His Fraudulency is understandably angry at We The People (and hopefully worried).
Posted by Blackbeard Barnsmell6454 2021-11-19 18:40||   2021-11-19 18:40|| Front Page Top

#42 The Judge mentioned The Constitution when thanking the jury for their conduct. I like this guy.
Posted by Blackbeard Barnsmell6454 2021-11-19 18:51||   2021-11-19 18:51|| Front Page Top

#43 Note: I didn't post the graphic. This was deadly serious and a young man's life and the right to self-defense at a time of mob rule were at peril.
Posted by Frank G 2021-11-19 19:10||   2021-11-19 19:10|| Front Page Top

#44 I added the graphic. I’ll remove it, since you don’t like it, Frank G.

Separately, via PJ Media:

Posted by trailing wife 2021-11-19 19:25||   2021-11-19 19:25|| Front Page Top

#45 ^ yes. This may be an historic moment. Perhaps even a turning point. In this light, a different graphic would be appreciated.
Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-11-19 19:32||   2021-11-19 19:32|| Front Page Top

#46 Thank you, TW!
Posted by Frank G 2021-11-19 20:04||   2021-11-19 20:04|| Front Page Top

#47 Rumor Biden got the news as he was getting his colonoscopy and crapped right in the middle of it.
Posted by Blackbeard Barnsmell6454 2021-11-19 20:09||   2021-11-19 20:09|| Front Page Top

#48 I watched the verdict live and don not recall any msm showing the cheering.
Posted by Chris 2021-11-19 20:23||   2021-11-19 20:23|| Front Page Top

#49 Now I can wear my Kenosha Hat Trick T Shirt outside with pride.
Posted by Rex Mundi 2021-11-19 20:34||   2021-11-19 20:34|| Front Page Top

#50 In all seriousness Kyle needs to sue the sh!t out of Brandon.

Nb. Brandon was not covered by executive privilege a year ago when he slandered Kyle as a "white supremacist."

Sue this asshole, good and hard. No quarter.
Posted by Merrick Ferret 2021-11-19 21:33||   2021-11-19 21:33|| Front Page Top

#51 Yes, he must sue the slanderous media and Turd Face Brandon.
Posted by Jack Salami 2021-11-19 21:40||   2021-11-19 21:40|| Front Page Top

#52 Also, MSNBC needs to be sued into oblivion. NBC should also suffer accordingly.
Posted by Rex Mundi 2021-11-19 21:53||   2021-11-19 21:53|| Front Page Top

#53 Great news! After 3 days of deliberation, thought the jury would compromise and convict on the lesser charges like the gun charge or reckless endangerment. Glad the judge threw out most of the lesser charges and the jury decided on the merit of the evidence.
Posted by Glolush Slagum3485 2021-11-19 21:54||   2021-11-19 21:54|| Front Page Top

#54 ^^^What gun charge?
Posted by Ebbusoger Ebbeatch3519 2021-11-19 22:13||   2021-11-19 22:13|| Front Page Top

#55 Minor in possession.

EXPLAINER: Why did judge drop Rittenhouse gun charge?
Posted by Glolush Slagum3485 2021-11-19 22:17||   2021-11-19 22:17|| Front Page Top

#56 Dry those tears and let the healing begin.
Posted by Glolush Slagum3485 2021-11-19 22:31||   2021-11-19 22:31|| Front Page Top

#57 The Pimpernel simpers. "How vile!
Those wimps of Antifa seek Kyle."
"And if we get lucky
And find him--"
"Oh, f-ck!" [pop pop... pop pop pop... pop]
"He will simply endure a new trial."

Seriously, thank you all for the lovely commentary... and the optimism.
Posted by Hupusoling Dingle2963 2021-11-19 23:32||   2021-11-19 23:32|| Front Page Top

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