Round One, a win: No Weapons Violations for Kyle Rittenhouse, Next: Self Defense plea against murder charges
Round One: Kyle Rittenhouse will not be charged for illegal possession of gun.
Law Enforcement Today Updates:
Rittenhouse will not be charged with weapons violation in Illinois – here’s why the state said he didn’t break the law
Posted by: Chris Elliot
The Antioch Police Department announced on October 13 that they will not be pursuing any criminal charges against Kyle Rittenhouse over accusations that he illegally possessing a long gun in their state.
It’s the first legal victory of Rittenhouse who is charged with two counts of murder and attempted murder in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August of this year.
Rittenhouse was accused of carrying a .223 Smith and Wesson rifle from the state of Illinois into the state of Wisconsin on that fateful day that ended in a shooting.
Rittenhouse and his legal team had previously claimed that he firearm did not come from the state of Illinois, and for now, it appears they were correct.
Prosecutors with the Lake County State Attorney claimed that the investigation conducted by the Antioch Police Department concluded there was no evidence to support that Rittenhouse had possessed the weapon while in the state of Illinois. Despite the new revelation, there was no indication as to where Rittenhouse obtained the gun which he allegedly had possession of in Wisconsin.
Despite the first legal win in a long legal battle, Rittenhouse will still face the murder and attempted murder charges as well as another possession of a dangerous weapon charge by child under 18. Rittenhouse’s attorney, John Pierce, maintains that the charges against Rittenhouse regarding the firearm possession are incorrect.
The Attorney’s Defense: I want to say that this is 100% self-defense. If this is not self-defense for Kyle Rittenhouse under these circumstances then no one can protect themselves, no one can protect their family, and no one can protect their country. This is a watershed moment in American history. A very bright line has been crossed. The right to self-defense is a God-given right and we are not going to allow a prosecutor in Kenosha, Wisconsin to take that away from Kyle Rittenhouse. Thank you so much for all the support.” Steadfast clash
Kyle Rittenhouse turned himself in and maintains that he shot in self defense as violent protestors were going to kill him.
Antioch Police made this statement at the time of the rioting and arrest of Rittenhouse.
Many of you are aware of a shooting incident that took place last night in Kenosha, reportedly involving a Village of Antioch teen. Since this shooting incident took place, the Antioch Police Department has been tirelessly working with our law enforcement partners in Kenosha, to bring the matter to a safe and peaceful resolution.This morning Kenosha County authorities issued an arrest warrant for the individual responsible for the incident, charging him with First Degree Intentional Homicide. The suspect in this incident, a 17-year-old Antioch resident, Kyle Rittenhouse, is currently in custody of the Lake County Judicial System pending an extradition hearing to transfer custody from Illinois to Wisconsin.“Our Village of Antioch is deeply saddened by all loss of life. Our hearts and prayers extend to the friends and family who lost a loved one,” said Mayor Lawrence Hanson.Lawenforcement today end of update.
Some believe Rittenhouse is a hero, others a cold blooded murderer. In the next round, the court will decide on the self defense plea. (see Below)
One who shot before Rittenhouse did was Joshua Ziminski, charged with disorderly conduct, use of a dangerous weapon.
John Pierce, attorney is Managing Partner & Founder of PB; fmr partner @ Latham, Quinn & fmr co-Global Practice Area Ldr @ K&L Gates; Harvard Law grad; veteran
As you may already know, Rittenhouse has been charged with 6 different charges, 5 of which are felonies, steadfastclash.com reports.
1). First Degree Reckless Homicide
2. First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety.
3. First Degree Intentional Homicide
4. Attempt First Degree Intentional Homicide
5. First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
6. Possession of a Dangerous Weapon