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Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on all charges after deadly shooting three or two during a protest in 2020.
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His lawyer told insiders that some Republicans were “trying to profit” from the acquittal of his client.
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They are raising money for it and you are saying that all these Republicans will come to work for me, “Mark Richards said.
Kyle Rittenhouse Criminal defense lawyer He told insiders that he “dislikes” some prominent Republicans trying to monetize his client’s acquittal.
“Many people are trying to make a profit from this, and I don’t think it should be,” Mark Richards, who represented Rittenhouse in the murder trial in Kenosha, said on the phone.
Friday jury Rittenhouse acquitted on all charges On August 25, 2020, during a protest against police atrocities in Kenosha, Wisconsin, an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle shot and killed three people, killing two and injuring another. Is related to.
Rittenhaus was charged with shooting Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and injuring Gaiji Grosskreutz, and recklessly endangering two other men.
Insider Brian Metsger reported Republican lawmakers praised the jury’s verdict.
Rep. Paul Gosar Said on twitter He said he would “arm wrestle” Congressman Matt Gaetz to “get Kyle’s dive as an intern.”Gates Said on wednesday He was interested in hiring Rittenhouse as an intern.
And Congressman Madison Corthorn Post a video on Instagram Live It contained the text “Kyle: If you need an internship, please contact me.”
“They are raising money for it, and you’re saying that all these Republicans will work for me,” a Rittenhouse lawyer told insiders. “They want to trade with his celebrity, and I don’t like it.”
Richards also spoke negatively about Donald Trump Jr. tweeting it. Gun rights groups “award” the Littenhouse on the AR-15.
“American gun owners are sending AR-15s to Kyle Rittenhouse. Sign a card in support of Kyle. Americans have the basic right to protect themselves and hold and hold weapons. Kyle Rittenhouse. The court ruling is the recognition of those rights, “Trump Jr. Since-Deleted Tweets..
Richards told the insider: “He’s an idiot. He’s talking about it, so there’s no need to extend it.”
The New York Times reported The political fundraiser was appealing to donors under the Rittenhouse trial throughout the political spectrum.
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