A verdict has been reached in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who is charged with killing two people and injuring a third during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020. The jury has found Rittenhouse not guilty on all five counts, including first-degree reckless homicide. The judge has dismissed the jury, praising their attentiveness and cooperation throughout the trial. The verdict has been met with a range of emotions, and the media is waiting to speak with the jury members, who have the option to discuss the case or not.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A verdict has been reached in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
2. The trial was held in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
3. The verdict was reached on the fourth day of jury deliberations.
4. The jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts.
5. The charges against Rittenhouse included first-degree reckless homicide.
6. Rittenhouse was accused of killing two people, Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, and injuring a third, Gaige Grosskreutz, on August 25, 2020.
7. The shootings took place during a series of protests in Kenosha after the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha police officer.
8. The defense team argued that Rittenhouse acted in self-defense.
9. The prosecution argued that Rittenhouse was not acting in self-defense.
10. Two mistrial requests were made by the defense team, but the judge did not make a decision on them.
11. The verdict was read in court, with the jury foreman stating that the jury found Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts.
12. The judge thanked the jury for their service and dismissed them.
13. The jury was sequestered during the trial and was not allowed to discuss the case with anyone.
14. The media was present in the courtroom and was allowed to approach the jurors after the verdict was read.
15. The jurors were not obligated to discuss the case with anyone and were warned not to be contacted by the media if they did not wish to discuss it.