Teen's acquittal in fatal shooting exposes deep partisan split in US
The Straits Times|November 21, 2021
US teen Kyle Rittenhouse has been acquitted of murder in the fatal shooting of two men during racial justice protests in a decision that has reignited fierce debate about gun rights and the boundaries of self-defense in the United States.
Teen's acquittal in fatal shooting exposes deep partisan split in US

KENOSHA (Wisconsin)

Jurors found Mr Rittenhouse, 18, not guilty on all charges: two counts of homicide, one count of attempted homicide for wounding a third man, and two counts of recklessly endangering safety in protests marred by arson, rioting and looting on Aug 25 last year in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Mr Rittenhouse broke down sobbing after the verdict and collapsed to the floor before being helped back into his chair. His mother also wept.

Amid a heavy law enforcement presence, several dozen protesters lined the steps outside the courthouse after the verdict was read, some carrying placards in support of Mr Rittenhouse and others expressing disappointment.

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