Day 1 After the Rittenhouse Verdict
Where do we go from here?
I was not surprised by the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict of not guilty. If you have read any of my previous stories, you probably know that it’s always been my belief that Rittenhouse was in fear of being killed that night in Kenosha. It’s important to understand, that in Wisconsin, when a defendant issues a self-defense claim, the burden is 100% on the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant did not fear death. And that is a very difficult burden to meet. The state had their work cut out for them, from the beginning.
I believe that the jury made the correct decision in finding Rittenhouse not guilty, after three and a half days of deliberation. But in saying that, I’m in no way saying that I believe in Kyle Rittenhouse. I’ve said before — Rittenhouse is not a hero — not a brave patriot who went to Kenosha to defend the city, and it’s property. Kyle’s complete disregard for common sense, ended in the death of two men, and the wounding of another. It ended in friends and loved ones, losing an important person in their life. The trickle-down is huge here. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is not okay with me — and it should not be okay with anyone else, either.
