Kyle Rittenhouse
Posted on 08/28/2020 9:16:39 AM PDT by MarvinStinson
The alleged Kenosha, Wisconsin, shooter is facing 6 charges for allegedly shooting and killing Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber during a riot in the city early Wednesday morning, according to an official complaint.
17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse has 6 charges against him:
The first charge against Rittenhouse is First Degree Reckless Homicide, Use Of A Dangerous Weapon. The complaint alleges Rittenhouse “did recklessly cause the death of Joseph D. Rosenbaum, under circumstances which show utter disregard for human life.” According to the complaint, the charge carries a maximum sentence of 65 years in prison if convicted.
The second charge is First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Use of A Dangerous Weapon. Rittenhouse allegedly “recklessly endanger[ed] the safety of Richard McGinnis, under circumstances which show utter disregard for human life.” This charge carries a maximum sentence of up to 17 years and 6 months or a fine of $25,000, or both.
The third charge is First Degree Intentional Homicide, Use of A Dangerous Weapon. The complaint states Rittenhouse “did cause the death of Anthony M. Huber, with intent to kill that person.” This charge carries a life imprisonment sentence if convicted.
The fourth charge is Attempt First Degree Intentional Homicide, Use Of A Dangerous Weapon. The complaint says Rittenhouse “attempted to cause the death of Gaige P. Grosskreutz, with intent to kill that person.” This charge carries a maximum sentence of up to 65 years.
The fifth charge is First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Use Of A Dangerous Weapon. The complaint states Rittenhouse “did recklessly endanger the safety of an unknown male, under circumstances which show utter disregard for human life.” The charge carries a maximum sentence of 17 years and six months or a $25,000 fine, or both.
The sixth charge is Possession Of A Dangerous Weapon By A Person Under 18. The complaint states Rittenhouse “did go armed with a dangerous weapon.” This charge is a Class A Misdemeanor and has a 9-month prison sentence and or a $10,000 fine if convicted.
According to the complaint, Rittenhouse used a Smith and Wesson .223 rifle.
Video footage shows Rittenhouse being chased by Rosenbaum into a parking lot, who appears to throw an object at the defendant. However, the object was determined to be a plastic bag, per the complaint. As Rittenhouse runs, an unknown gunman fires a shot into the air. (RELATED: Daily Caller Reporter Richie McGinniss Rushes To Save Life Of Man Who Was Shot In Head During Kenosha, Wisconsin, Riots)
This video from the @NYT is critical in the Kyle Rittenhouse shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
He clearly didn’t shoot first.
– 11 seconds: Man fires a handgun. – 15 seconds: Rittenhouse starts shooting. – 17 seconds: Handgun fires again multiple times.pic.twitter.com/UM6tpxgSuE
— David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 27, 2020
According to the complaint, Rosenbaum tried to get Rittenhouse’s gun. Rittenhouse then allegedly shot Rosenbaum.
A second video shows Rittenhouse running down the street, again being chased by individuals. A second man later identified as Anthony Huber approaches Rittenhouse and swings his skateboard at Rittenhouse. Rittenhouse appears to shoot Huber once, according to the complaint. Huber died from this gunshot wound.
Then another man, identified as Gaige P. Grosskreutz, approaches Rittenhouse. Video shows Grosskreutz holding a handgun and seemingly pointing it at Rittenhouse. Rittenhouse then fires a shot and hits Grosskreutz in the arm, according to the complaint.
It looks like Kyle Rittenhouse was about to get a bullet in the head from a handgun from this angle. pic.twitter.com/8yyWKzcpa1
— Chris Sandoval ???????? (@firstcitizensam) August 27, 2020
Rittenhouse is currently being held in an Illinois Juvenile Detention Facility and is set to appear in court Friday.
Riots began Sunday following the shooting of Jacob Blake, who was shot by police 7 times. Blake is in stable condition but partially paralyzed, according to his father.
Kyle Rittenhouse
Despite the media narrative the evidence is extremely clear that this kid was there to help. It’s also clear that he was acting in self-defense.
The only likely conviction once this goes to trial.
Any charges brought against this young man it totally ludicrous. It is obvious a political move and throwing a bone to the rioters saying please don’t go off on us we gonna put the murderer in jail. Is there a fund me for him for lawyer fees?
there was another incident not long ago where a dude was attacked by a crowd, and beaten with a skateboard, and one punk had a knife- the dude tried to back away and deescalate, but the punks wouldn’t let him- finally he shot hte knife guy- got charged with murder, then case got dropped because it was clear he acted in self defense-
Let’s hope that happens here too- the evidence is overwhelming that he had to defend his life- one punk threw a molotv cocktail at him, and they were running after him screaming they were gonna kill him I believe (Someone claimed that- i haven’t heard the audio)-
Shoot him some more. Think of it like an abortion.
[[Is there a fund me for him for lawyer fees?]]
There was but gofundme dropped him- yet have allowed the fella that tried to grab a knife and hurt officers to gedt over $1 million now I think his funding is up to
“However, the object was determined to be a plastic bag, per the complaint.”
Containing a brick from corroborated reports.
Shoot a commie for mommy.
“The sixth charge is Possession Of A Dangerous Weapon By A Person Under 18. The complaint states Rittenhouse “did go armed with a dangerous weapon.” This charge is a Class A Misdemeanor and has a 9-month prison sentence and or a $10,000 fine if convicted.”
Only thing he can be convicted on...
Charge #6, a possibility. The first five, Bullshit.
Where are the charges against Gaige P. Grosskreutz, a felon in possession of a firearm and self admitted attempted murderer?
Mas Ayoob has written on the subject of a “competing harms” defense which he suggested to Bernie Goetz’s lawyer who disregarded the advice. It will be useful in this case.
Maybe the carrying charge might stick, but the action parts of the evening are entirely self defense.
For a 17 year old, he showed a lot of poise under some intense pressure. Someday, we will hear his story, and my guess is that it will be impressive.
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