Kyle Rittenhouse Beat the Murder Charges Against Him Before the Trial Began

Let’s call a spade a spade

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN — NOVEMBER 10: Kyle Rittenhouse breaks down on the stand as he testifies about his encounter with the late Joseph Rosenbaum during his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse on November 10, 2021 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Rittenhouse GETTY IMAGES

Last week, the trial to determine the fate of Kyle Rittenhouse hit a crescendo, and social media was buzzing about everything from Judge Bruce Schroeder’s potentially biased behavior throughout the trial to Rittenhouse’s Academy Award-worthy performance during his testimony. The legal proceedings around the Rittenhouse trail have been riddled with speculation and criticism before it began, and those growing criticisms have continued throughout the proceeding weeks. The defense and the prosecution delivered their closing arguments yesterday, and the jury will begin deliberating today. But the case is far from a slam dunk for the prosecution, and there have been growing concerns that troubling and potentially racist behaviors that the judge demonstrated may have swayed some jurors.

Most alarming, throughout the trial, Judge Schroeder seemed to favor the defense and appeared invested in securing Rittenhouse’s freedom — boldly and unapologetically. While watching the trial, I couldn’t help but wonder if Kyle Rittenhouse got off before the trial began. And if he does walk away from this scot-free, what message will this send to other rogue White racist vigilantes who wish to enact violence every time they feel their racial privilege or White supremacist…