In the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, the jury actually reached a “not guilty” verdict on all charges.
Here’s the straight answer to your question:
He was charged with homicide and related crimes after shooting three men during the Kenosha unrest in 2020. The defense argued self-defense, saying he was attacked and feared for his life.
The jury accepted that argument because under Wisconsin law:
If someone reasonably believes they are about to be killed or seriously harmed, they can use deadly force.
Once self-defense is raised, the prosecution has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that it was NOT self-defense.
The jury concluded the prosecution didn’t meet that burden, especially with the video evidence showing chaotic, fast-moving confrontations where he was being chased or attacked.
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