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In reply to the discussion: Rittenhouse Poll, jury decision: guilty or not guilty??? [View all]bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)I think he wanted to play Billy badass. He took the gun because he wanted to look the part. He dressed the part, even did the whole backwards ball cap routine. I'm surprised he didn't use the camo facepaint or at least go with black grease under his eyes.
He was in over his head as soon as he showed up.
He deliberately inserted himself into a situation he could not control.
He had opportunity to preemptively kill anyone or to leave.
He chose to stay.
He chose to initiate the situations that resulted in two deaths and one serious injury.
Premeditated murder...no.
Reckless endangerment resulting in death and injury...without any doubt
No reasonable juror would let this punk walk.
My belief is he's guilty of killing two, injuring one.
I'll be surprised if they get all twelve to agree on either side of the case.
I'm guessing it will be a hung jury