Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty on all charges

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Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on all charges by a jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Defense lawyers for Rittenhouse argued he acted in self-defense.

The five counts that Rittenhouse faced:
Count 1: first degree reckless homicide.
Count 2: first degree recklessly endangering safety.
Count 3: first degree recklessly endangering safety.
Count 4: first degree intentional homicide.
Count 5: attempted first degree intentional homicide.

Rittenhouse could of faced life in prison if he was convicted for first-degree intentional homicide.

Prosecutors argued that Rittenhouse was a reckless aggressor and a threat who lacked remorse.

Monday — day 10 of the trial — was spent on the prosecution and defense’s closing arguments debating the likelihood that Rittenhouse’s actions qualified as self-defense.

The trial involved a review of the Kenosha videos taken by other protestors and reporters that showed Rittenhouse’s actions. The footage was used by both sides of the court to appeal to the jury.

The 12-person jury deliberated for four days before coming to its decision on Friday as protesters both against and in support of Rittenhouse awaited the verdict outside the courthouse.

The final verdict of the five counts:
Count 1: first degree reckless homicide.
NOT GUILTY.

Count 2: first degree recklessly endangering safety.
NOT GULITY.

Count 3: first degree recklessly endangering safety.
NOT GUILTY.

Count 4: first degree intentional homicide.
NOT GUILTY.

Count 5: attempted first degree intentional homicide.
NOT GUILTY

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