Rittenhouse verdict: Police departments bracing for possible violence after acquittal

Police departments in main cities throughout the nation are monitoring for any potential exercise Friday and thru the weekend following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on homicide expenses in Kenosha, Wisconsin. 

A Kenosha County jury discovered the Illinois teenager not responsible on all expenses after he fatally shot two males and wounded a 3rd throughout an evening of unrest that was sparked by the police capturing of Jacob Blake. Throughout the highly-publicized and divisive trial, demonstrators and supporters of Rittenhouse gathered exterior the courthouse and generally clashed. 

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Kyle Rittenhouse, heart, enters the courtroom along with his attorneys Mark Richards, left, and Corey Chirafisi for a gathering referred to as by Judge Bruce Schroeder on the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis. Police departments throughout the nation stated they have been making certain the fitting to peaceable protests following his not responsible verdict Friday. 
(Sean Krajacic/The Kenosha News)

The acquittal renewed fears by a few of one other spherical of potential protests and riots. In a press release after the decision, President Biden famous the end result left him feeling “offended and anxious” however urged “everyone to express their views peacefully, consistent with the rule of law.”

“Violence and destruction of property have no place in our democracy,” he added. 

However, police departments throughout the nation are making ready for what may very well be a weekend of violence.

A police spokesman in Milwaukee, situated about 40 miles north of Kenosha, advised Fox News the division has not acquired any identified credible threats to the town. He added that the company respects folks’s First Amendment rights. 

Authorities in Washington, D.C., the place a number of riots broke out in the summertime of 2020, stated they’re monitoring occasions throughout the nation.

Kenosha police take an individual into custody exterior the Kenosha County Courthouse, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 in Kenosha, Wis., throughout the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

“MPD maintains a level of preparation that would allow it to respond appropriately to any emerging concerns that may arise should it become necessary,” the Metropolitan Police Department stated. 

In New York City, the NYPD declined to say whether or not any particular preparations have been being made to deal with any potential violence associated to response over the decision however acknowledged that it protects the “constitutional right to peaceful protest.”

For Our Liberation, a social justice group, stated it plans to assemble in entrance of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in solidarity with Kenosha and in honor of Blake. 

The Los Angeles Police Department advised Fox News it was conscious of the decision and has sources out there if wanted. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was not conscious of any threats however stated it stays prepared to deal with any civil disturbances associated. 

“Sheriff Alex Villanueva is a strong supporter of the First Amendment and the people’s right to protest, but if actions become violent or shift into lawlessness, swift and decisive action will be taken to protect life, protect property, and maintain order in a fair, firm, and impartial manner,” the division advised Fox News. 

 After the acquittal, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot stated she revered the choice. 

A protester is taken into custody by police exterior the Kenosha County Courthouse, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 in Kenosha, Wis., throughout the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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“However, no one should ever take the law into their own hands or attempt to make themselves the judge, jury and executioner,” she stated in a press release. “What Kyle Rittenhouse did was reckless, dangerous and showed an utter disregard for human life.”

The Chicago Police Department stated there have been no extra deployments as of Friday afternoon, but it surely was monitoring occasions to make sure public security.