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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Illinois Teen Shown in Viral ‘Self-Defense' Video Charged with First-Degree Homicide
2020-08-28
Judging from all appearances and reported prior arrests of the attackers, a Public Service Homicide (PSH).
See also the post and comments here. The New York Times photographically documented young Master Rittenhouse’s movements on the day in question, and Nick Sandmann’s lawyer, Lin Wood, offered to represent him pro bono.
[Guns America Digest] A 17-year-old from Illinois has been charged with first-degree homicide after his involvement in two separate shootings Tuesday that left two people dead and one wounded at the Jacob Blake protests in Kenosha, Wi.

The Village of Antioch Police Department announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday that Kenosha authorities had charged Antioch resident Kyle Rittenhouse with the crime. He is in the custody of the Lake County Judicial System pending an extradition hearing to transfer custody from Illinois to Wisconsin.
That would be Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley.
Viral videos of both incidents rocketed around social media yesterday. In the first, a person who appears to be Rittenhouse carrying an AR-15 can be seen running away from a protester who throws something on fire at him.

Moments later, eight shots ring out, though it isn’t clear how many of them come from Rittenhouse’s rifle. At least some of the shots came from an unknown gunman who fired into the air, according to the New York Times. A man lies on the ground between two cars, and Rittenhouse circles around while speaking on the phone.

People can be heard yelling "Call 911! Get help!" Rittenhouse, still on the phone, runs from the scene and out of the frame.

Rittenhouse shot the man in the head, and he later died.
Related:
Kyle Rittenhouse: 2020-08-27 Kenosha: 17-year-old arrested after two killed at protests over police shooting of Jacob Blake
Posted by:Besoeker

#13  Michael D. Graveley
D.A.
912 56th St
Kenosha, WI 53140-3736
Kenosha County
(262) 653-2400


https://orgs.law.harvard.edu/nlg/open-letter-to-kenosha-da-michael-graveley-freechrystul/

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/1/29/HLS-students-criticize-Wisconsin-prosecutor/

https://www.wgtd.org/news/kizer-case-prosecutor-goes-court-social-media
Posted by: 746   2020-08-28 18:06  

#12  Is anything known about the DA there?
Posted by: trailing wife   2020-08-28 16:04  

#11  Democrat DAs mayors governors are objectively pro-riots.
Democrat national leadership are objectively pro-riots.
Pelosi's only comment on the matter: "People will do what they do"
Posted by: Chomort Snagum7298   2020-08-28 10:00  

#10  Apparently the BLM arsonists became really agitated and furious at the protectors when one one of them put out a dumpster fire BLM intended to use as a weapon.

All of this close to a gas station.

Rittenhouse might have been initially chased because they wanted to avenge the death of their precious dumpster fire.

Preventing arson might have been the proximal trigger of this mess which implies that the DA is objectively pro burning down Kenosha.
Posted by: Elmerert Hupens2660   2020-08-28 09:57  

#9  The Dems have thrown down the gauntlet. 1st responders are neutered, Rioters are given carte blanch, while anyone who defends themselves against the mob will be destroyed.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2020-08-28 09:44  

#8  All someone needs to do is dox them and they might start singing a different tune.
Posted by: gorb   2020-08-28 09:44  

#7  With the DA's letting violent rioters go and charging those that defend themselves, you will start to see violence against them.

This is LONG overdue.
Posted by: H-T-A   2020-08-28 09:11  

#6  With the DAs letting violent rioters go and charging those that defend themselves, you will start to see violence against them.

Back in the day they used to not only tar and feather them, but string them up in the street. They are playing a dangerous game and they will not like the outcome.
Posted by: DarthVader   2020-08-28 09:06  

#5  /\ Why aren't there protests against the DA?

Tolerance for BLM vandalism, looting and arson in Kenosha was a political decision which caused this development.

Why aren't there protests against the responsible office holders?

This is a political issue not a legal issue.
Posted by: Elmerert Hupens2660   2020-08-28 08:58  

#4  These DAs are choosing sides in the civil war.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2020-08-28 08:22  

#3  /\ Excellent point !
Posted by: Besoeker   2020-08-28 08:01  

#2  Evidently Wisconsin has no 'Stand Your Ground' law.

Rittenhouse was running for his life even before the first shooting. He never stood his ground.
Posted by: Elmerert Hupens2660   2020-08-28 07:56  

#1  Evidently Wisconsin has no 'Stand Your Ground' law. Jury selection and trial should be interesting, if it goes that far.

He could end up with free Wisconsin Hunting and Fishing license for life.
Posted by: Besoeker   2020-08-28 07:09  

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