Accused Kenosha gunman won't face charges in Illinois

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A 17-year-old accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, will not face charges in his home state of Illinois, prosecutors said Tuesday.

An investigation revealed the gun used in the Kenosha shooting was purchased, stored and used in Wisconsin, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office said. There is no evidence the gun was ever physically possessed by Kyle Rittenhouse in Illinois, it said.

Rittenhouse of Antioch, remains held in a juvenile detention center in Lake County without bond due to pending criminal charges in Kenosha. Rittenhouse is due back in Lake County court on Oct. 30 for an extradition hearing.

His arrest has become a rallying point for some on the right, with a legal defense fund that has attracted millions of dollars in donations. But others see Rittenhouse as a domestic terrorist whose presence with a rifle incited the protesters.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/accused-kenosha-gunman-wont-face-212048638.html

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. Didn't he kill 2 people in IL?

Why not be tried there?

[JDC]

2. From IL. Murdered people in WI

[questionseverything]

3. No he killed them in Wisconsin

N/t

[OAITW r.2.0]

5. Then he needs to be extradited to WI and pay for his crimes.

nt

[SheltieLover]

6. Yes, but he is fighting extradition

He is in juvie in IL.

[OAITW r.2.0]

8. OK, he's a juvie...he killed 2 people ot of state. Still a criminal. nt

[SheltieLover]

9. Absolutely!

Send him to WI & let him get his due!

[ChoppinBroccoli]

4. Of Course Not. The Crime Happened In Wisconsin.

While there are some special rules for the prosecution of juveniles, in general, the State where the crime occurs is the State with jurisdiction.

[SheltieLover]

7. Easy out?

No charges in IL & if he is not extradited...

[Crunchy Frog]

10. That little prick is going to be found "not guilty".

We'll need to make sure that he can never show his face in public again.