Seeing a lot on here about the “precedent” set in the #Rittenhouse verdict but I think that is the wrong way to look at it. This is a STATE case and in the state of WI, you can claim self defense even if you started the fight, which isn’t the case in many other states. 1/
He may have been convicted on at least some charges in most other states with more competent prosecutors, less biased judge and less generous statutes with regard to self defense. 2/
Also in most other states (or even in most other WI courtrooms) the weapons charge would not have been dismissed. 3/
This is far from over. He will face a lifetime of lawsuits, and federal charges are possible since he crossed state lines, though not likely. 4/
This is not shocking, and nothing new. Doesn’t mean it’s fine, or that anybody has to be happy about it. While not particularly useful as a legal precedent, will this embolden other guys with guns to patrol the streets? Definite possibility. 5/
In any case, @madison_365 will keep an eye on protests in Kenosha and any further developments. Feel free to let us know what exactly you want to know about this case and the issues around it. 6/6
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