Nov. 19, 2021, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement reacting to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse:
“Justice was served in the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, breathing new life into the presumption of innocence and upholding the fundamental principle of the right to self defense. The jury, which has been subject to death threats and intimidation, has proven they were willing to put that aside to uphold the American system of justice and the presumption of innocence. It is our prayer that they are left alone and able to return to their regular lives as unsung, anonymous heroes defending liberty and the justice system that is essential for the rule of law to prevail.
“The irresponsible major media companies and the President of the United States that each tried and convicted Rittenhouse based upon deliberate misinformation and libel should be held accountable by Mr. Rittenhouse using our nation’s tort system. Let justice be done.”
For media availability contact Catherine Mortensen at cmortensen@getliberty.org, 703.478.4643.
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