Kyle Rittenhouse claimed to be defending himself when he shot and killed two men and wounded a third in Wisconsin on Friday, but was acquitted on all charges. As a result, protests were triggered in major cities in the United States. The demonstrators declared that the decision was unfair, reminiscent of other shortcomings in the legal system.
President Joe Biden has Responded The verdict and subsequent protests.
The 46th president said: “I urge everyone to express their views peacefully, in line with the rule of law.”
he Also said The jury’s decision must be accepted.
“Although the Kenosha case will make many Americans feel angry and worried, including myself, we must admit that the jury has spoken.”
Vice President Kamala Harris also commented on the verdict.
“I am disappointed with the verdict, I must tell you,” she said, “I think it’s self-explanatory. But most of my career has been focused on what we need to do to ensure that the criminal justice system is more fair and just, and we still There is a lot of work to be done.”
Lawyers for the family of Gaige Grosskreutz, who was shot and wounded by Rittenhouse, also encouraged the public to exercise restraint. “What we need now is justice, not more violence,” they said in a statement.
Former President Donald Trump also reacted to the jury’s decision. “Congratulations to Kyle Rittenhouse for being found innocent,” he said Said In a statement. “If it’s not self-defense, it’s nothing!”
