[86], In 2022, a satirical story turned into a rumor circulating on social media saying that Rittenhouse had filed and settled a lawsuit against Whoopi Goldberg and The View. "[39] The episode was the second-most watched episode of the show's run since it premiered in 2016, following the episode on the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack earlier in 2021. This case had nothing to do with race, had to do But coming just days apart, they laid bare a dangerous and long It never had anything to do with race. [92] Non-degree seeking students at ASU go through a "modified admissions process" instead of the full admissions process for degree-seeking students. 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While the 30-year-old Wisconsin law contains a provision to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to go hunting, they view the weapon Mr Rittenhouse was carrying as clearly "dangerous" in the circumstances he used it. January 2019 Lincoln Memorial confrontation, "People have just discovered Kyle Rittenhouse and Greta Thunberg were born on exactly the same day", "Wisconsin protest shootings trial delayed at least 7 months", "Who is Kyle Rittenhouse? 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Jacob Blake, who is black, was shot seven times by a white police officer in Kenosha last year. T he field of astrophysics is built on racist history, according to a professor at Colorado College. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. He was 17 when he brought a semi-automatic rifle and a medical kit to Kenosha in what he said was an effort to protect businesses as riots broke out over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man who was left paralyzed from the waist down, on Aug. 23. Rittenhouse shot and killed two men and severely wounded a third in confrontations that he claims were acts of self-defense. The answer is quite simple, they wouldnt have made it to a trial. [42] Rittenhouse and Fox News both denied he was compensated in any way for the interview. The trial could prompt renewed consideration of self-defence laws across the US and whether they sufficiently weigh the totality of circumstances involving the use lethal force, particularly in a society where restrictions on the possession of firearms have been loosened. Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges against him Friday. (The) judge has been biased the entire time, from not allowing Kyle Rittenhouse to go back to jail after not disclosing his address, to interrupting him on the witness stand, to his behavior throughout the entire trial, said Pope, This judge has shown his bias and shown this has been about him this entire time., Another concern raised during the trial was the makeup of the jury. Now they're actively recruiting someone whose sole qualification is killing people standing up for Black lives and getting away with it. I believe there needs to be change.". Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, was acquitted Friday of five charges after he killed two men and wounded a third with a rifle during a turbulent night of protests that erupted in Kenosha in We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. [71] In a social media advertisement for the game, Rittenhouse described the media as "nothing but a bunch of turkeys with nothing better to do than to push their lying agenda and destroy innocent people's lives. This is a landmark case in our country, which basically means that if youre African American you can be shot by police, those police would not be held accountable and if there are protests of the injustice that police have presented then white supremacist, proud boys can come and use the protesters that are either Black or sympathetic to that cause as target practice, said Exavier Pope lawyer, legal and culture contributor for ESPN Las Vegas and Host of SuitUP. 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A patriot to some and a [2][4] He expressed interest in law enforcement through publicly-viewable social media posts. During the trial, testimony usually ended at about 5 p.m. on most days. [37] He also said that he supported the Black Lives Matter movement and "peacefully demonstrating". Grosskreutz, who had gone to the protest that night to provide medical aid, was carrying a Glock pistol when Rittenhouse shot him at close range. I believe they came to the correct verdict and Im glad that everything went well, he said. I don't want to see anybody else have to deal with what I went through. [68] It was launched through the Steam hosting platform and available for $5. I'm proud to file this legislation to award Kyle Rittenhouse a Congressional Gold Medal. [2] His parents separated by 2014. Thanks for contacting us. The Rittenhouse trial has once again highlighted laws restricting gun possession and use in America that varies widely by state and local jurisdiction. "I agree with the BLM movement, I agree everybody has the right to protest and assemble. I'm glad there are still good people out there to make sure garbage humans like Kyle Rittenhouse don't get a platform to profit from being a murderous thug. The question has come up after a report by Snopes, formerly known as the Urban Legends Reference Pages, claimed that separate Wisconsin court [61] In March 2022, Rittenhouse shared a meme of himself crying while on the witness stand during his trial to protest rising gas prices, which he tweeted was "thanks to a Joe Biden presidency". . "As an astrophysicist, I'm a product of Multiple student groups organized the rally, including: Students for Justice in Palestine, Students for Socialism, ASU's MEChA chapter, and the Multicultural Solidarity Coalition. Race is not central to this case, but for one man it is. CONROE, Texas A Texas brewery canceled an upcoming event featuring Kyle Rittenhouse, posting to Twitter that it felt the event did not reflect its values.The event, a rally [52] He denied being a racist, domestic terrorist, or white supremacist, saying he had been attacked by those who described him in these terms. Rittenhouse was allowed to walk through a protest with a firearm. [73] On the day the jury found Rittenhouse not guilty, North Carolina House Representative Madison Cawthorn offered Rittenhouse an internship. Kyle Rittenhouse holds up his hands demonstrating how he did so while approaching police on Aug. 25, 202, as he testifies during his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. pic.twitter.com/Hvwd6zukKm. His rulings to drop the illegal firearm charge and saying the men Mr Rittenhouse shot could not be called "victims" were criticised by many on the left. "[75], At least two laws, a bill, and a proclamation have been proposed in different states which have been named after Rittenhouse. Even though Kyle Rittenhouse is white and the three men he shot, two fatally, were also white, Black activists say race will be front-and-center at his trial. I went to McDonalds drive-thru for lunch but left with bags of cash instead, Biden, Harris photo-op with Warriors team takes awkward turn: 'I'm not doing that', Prince Harry roasted at Critics Choice Awards 2023, Russell Simmons shows off weird AF dance moves at yoga studio in Bali, New Kids on the Blocks Jonathan Knight recalls pressure to hide sexuality, Britney Spears pokes fun at manic restaurant video: Best part was the pasta, Nick Sirianni's update on the status of Eagles' star QB Jalen Hurts, The Fabelmans Flops on Jeopardy After All 3 Contestants Fail to Name Spielbergs Film, Wife of 'Boy Meets World' star William Daniels details 'painful' 'open marriage'. Kyle Rittenhouse pulls numbers of jurors out of a tumbler Tuesday. US teen gunman takes stand in his own defence, Ukrainian ministers killed in helicopter crash, 'I saw a burning helicopter circling': 14 killed in Ukraine crash, Maximum two drinks a week, Canada guidance advises. TX brewery offers meager excuse for canceling 1A event with Kyle Rittenhouse. But he said his hands were raised when he was shot by Rittenhouse on the evening of August 25, 2020. See additional information. I am shocked that it took them four days to acquit on all five counts.. Kyle Rittenhouse shot 3 people during protests against the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, USA in August 2020. He would be dead", wrote Eddie S. Glaude Jr in the Washington Post. [43][44], Former President Trump announced on Sean Hannity's show that Rittenhouse had requested a meeting, saying, "He called. I was just attacked. Who is US teen cleared of protest killings? Kyle is now fighting for the future of the nation and freedom against a corrupt, broken news media that lied and seemed intent on fueling a race war for ratings. Kyle Rittenhouse trial will have race front-and-center, activists expect October 29, 2021, 8:18 PM Even though Kyle Rittenhouse is white and the three men he shot, two fatally, [66] In January 2022, Rittenhouse spokesman David Hancock said Rittenhouse was considering writing a book chronicling his "unorthodox journey into adulthood". [49] During the panel, Rittenhouse said, "I think my trial was an example of them trying to come after our Second Amendment rights, our right to defend ourselves and trying to take our weapons. [53] The BBC wrote the video "appeared to link Rittenhouse, without any evidence, to white supremacists. Kyle Rittenhouse walks during his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S., November 19, 2021. Two nights before he turned up in Kenosha last year, saying he wanted to help protect businesses amid rioting, police had shot an armed black man, Jacob Blake, in the back, leaving him paralysed. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Read about our approach to external linking. "[54][55] Rittenhouse said using his image and linking him to white supremacy was "actual malice, defaming my character, for him to say something like that. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. A jury cleared Rittenhouse of charges of homicide, attempted homicide and reckless endangerment on Friday in the deaths of Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, and Anthony Huber, 26, and the wounding of Gaige Grosskreutz, 27, on Aug. 25, 2020. [59] Multiple political figures have shared those memes, including Donald Trump Jr.[60] and Barry Moore. [34] A picture of the two released on November 22, 2021, went viral on social media. He has two siblings, an older sister and a younger sister. But after the Southern Star Brewery in Conroe, Texas, learned that Rittenhouse was going to be featured at the event, Some legal analysts and protesters pushing for a conviction have also accused the judge of favoring the defense. Here's what we know about the 17-year-old charged in the Kenosha protest shooting", "The Kenosha Shooting Suspect Was In The Front Row Of A Trump Rally In January", "What we know so far about Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old accused of murder after fatal Kenosha protest shootings", "Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings? [89][90] His first video on the channel showed him firing a handgun and an automatic rifle and included the YouTube gun advocate Brandon Herrera as a guest. Rittenhouse's prosecution became a cause clbre for right-wing organizations and media. 2023byTango Publishing Corporation All Rights Reserved. [48], Rittenhouse also appeared onstage at a Turning Point Young Women's Leadership Summit in 2022, introduced as "the kind of man you should want to be attracted to" who would "protect [his] family" and "stand strong in the face of opposition from culture and evil". David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. [34], A film crew for Tucker Carlson and Fox Nation followed Rittenhouse during the trial for a documentary feature, against the advice of Rittenhouse's attorneys. [32][33] During the tour, he was represented by publicist Jillian Anderson, a former contestant on season 19 of the reality TV show The Bachelor. CNN commentator Van Jones said the decision sends a message to black citizens that "there are two Americas". Even while the radical left continues to sue me and disparage my name, I know these great leaders have my back. I believe there needs to be change. 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