OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – Wisconsin lawmakers are beginning to release statements regarding the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha County.
Democrat State Assembly Minority Leader, Representative Gordon Hintz of Oshkosh:
My thoughts are with the loved ones of Anthony Huber and JoJo Rosenbaum, who were killed by Kyle Rittenhouse on August 25, 2020. Both men should still be alive today.
I urge all Wisconsinites to support continued healing for the people of Kenosha and to reimagine what true justice and safety look like in Wisconsin. Let us all work to transform this painful moment into a turning point in ensuring accountability in public safety, addressing systemic racism in our state, and prioritizing true justice and healing in Wisconsin.
“This ruling is a green light for these types of people to instigate violence, only to use violence to escape accountability.
Meanwhile, Republican Senator Ron Johnson released a one-line email:
I believe justice has been served in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. I hope everyone can accept the verdict, remain peaceful, and let the community of Kenosha heal and rebuild.
This story will be updated as more reactions come in.
