In an interview on back in August with Joel Pollack, John Pierce, the attorney representing Kyle Rittenhouse, maintained that Rittenhouse acted completely in self-defense and expressed confidence that Rittenhouse would prevail in his case.

Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, was arrested and charged in late August with multiple offenses, including first-degree intentional homicide, after firing his AR-15 at assailants while being attacked by rioters in Kenosha, WI.  Three people were struck by the gunfire, two of which died.

Mike Coudrey had this to say on twitter:

“The prosecution against Kyle Rittenhouse is undoubtedly unjust. It is clear he acted in self-defense after being aggressively chased by violent anarchists, one carrying a pistol. They attacked him, and he unfortunately had to fire his weapon. He is now being charged with murder.”

While speaking with Pollack, Pierce offered this on the character of Rittenhouse and destroyed media lies that Rittenhouse was in Kenosha to cause trouble.

Pierce described Rittenhouse as “a great kid” who was “not looking for a fight,” and went on to share that Rittenhouse is a community lifeguard in Kenosha.  He also added that on the day of the shooting, after he finished lifeguarding, Rittenhouse and some friends removed graffiti from a local high school which has been documented by photos taken at the time.

Pierce went on to detail how Rittenhouse was in attendance at the riots only in response from to a call a business owner for help from.

He stated that the business owner:

“…has multiple businesses there, three businesses.  Two were essentially burned to the ground, and he was hoping to protect what was left of his life’s work. …So Kyle went there to attempt to protect that business.”

The attorney described how Kyle stayed at the site of the business that night while receiving multiple threats from rioters and protestors. In the midst of these threats, Kyle and his companions did not respond.

Pierce went on to explain that the only reason Rittenhouse ever left the site of the business was to find and bring injured protestors back to that location to render first aid.  Kyle treated multiple protestors for their injuries by doing exactly this.

Pollack asked Pierce about rumors of a criminal record for Rittenhouse.  Pierce responded that there was no criminal record to his knowledge and went on to point out that each of the three individuals that were shot had felony convictions.

3 attackers and their convictions:

• Joseph Rosenbaum – pedophile sex offender
• Anthony Huber – 1 convicted felon (burglary)
• Gaige Grosskreutz – domestic abuse/strangulation/dangerous weapon

Pierce went on to say:

“The only individuals that were wounded by him or were killed by him were… the individuals that were attacking him with an intent to do serious bodily harm or to kill him.”

All 3 chased Kyle, violently assaulted him and were shot in self-defense.

When Pollack asked whether Rittenhouse was a member of a militia or “patriot group,” as rumored, Pierce responded that he was unaware of any such membership, and pointed out that, technically, according to Title X, Section 246 of the United States Code…

“…actually, every able-bodied male in the United States between ages 17 and 45, is actually part of the United States Militia.”

Regarding the presence of the AR-15 that Rittenhouse used; Pierce asserted that, despite charges and rumors to the contrary, the weapon did not cross state lines, was “a legal weapon,” and by law could be possessed by anyone aged 16 or over.

Pollack asked if Kyle could have chosen not to bring a weapon with him,  Pierce responded:

“If he wanted to be killed.”

Pierce explained to Pollack:

“Government and local law and order in these cities has completely broken down.  It does not exist anymore.

“And so, what I would analogize Kyle to, quite frankly, would be the Minutemen in Lexington and Concord who had to pick up arms and protect themselves.”

Pierce did not blame police for the chaos, but rather pointed the finger at local and state lawmakers.

He said:

“The police in Kenosha, and the police across the country, and this is … not of the people on that Blue Line but because of the leadership in cities and states, by mayors and governors, have completely stood down.

“They are not protecting American cities.”

Pierce continued:

“And it gets to a certain point where law-abiding American citizens, even 17 year old kids, have to step in, and have to protect the communities, and their families, and that’s a God-given right, and no prosecutor – I’m not going to let any prosecutor take it away from Kyle.”

Pierce asserted that the prosecution was “politically, charged, politically motivated,” adding:

“The charges were filed within a day or two without a proper investigation.”

Regarding his approach to the case, Pierce stated:

“This is one hundred percent self-defense.”

Pierce added that after Kyle Rittenhouse attempted to put out a dumpster fire, which brought on attacks from protestors, Rittenhouse:

“actually attempted to retreat.He was chased down by attackers that were repeatedly stating that he should be killed.

“They came at him lightning-fast and attempted to begin striking him and wrestling with this rifle with an intent to kill.

“He had no choice but to fire his weapon and protect himself.”

When Pollack asked if Rittenhouse might be willing to accept a plea deal, Pierce expressed confidence in the strength of the self-defense argument and stated…

“We’re going to trial and we’re going to win this case….

“If I’m the prosecutors, I drop these charges immediately.  I think that this is a rush to judgement, and if I was the prosecutor, I would be terrified to take this case to trial.”

Pierce went on to say:

“I do not believe that there is a jury in this country that is going to look at these facts and is going to find him guilty for murder.  It’s absolute, 100% self-defense, and we’re going to prove it if we have to.”

Pierce also noted a far-reaching implication of the results of such a trial. Calling the situation a “watershed moment,” for America, he told Pollack:

“If this is not self-defense under these circumstances, for Kyle Rittenhouse, then no one can defend themselves, and no one can defend this country.”

For first-degree murder, the state has to prove that Kyle Rittenhouse went Kenosha that night with the specific intent of killing those specific people.  The state knows the charges won’t stick. This is just to appease the mob.

Given all of the facts, was the shooting in which Kyle Rittenhouse is alleged to have killed two and injured one justified?

Here are the bullet points on criminal #1:

• The individuals who were shot were Joseph Rosenbaum, a registered sex offender, Anthony Huber, criminal history of repeat domestic violence, and Gaige Grosskreutz, criminal history of being illegally in possession of a firearm. Knowing who we are dealing with, let’s look at the irrefutable facts.
• No one knows why convicted juvenile sex offender Rosenbaum began chasing Rittenhouse that night but we do know that Rosenbaum was hurling objects at Kyle to harm him.  It should be clear to anyone with eyes that Rosenbaum certainly did not plan to talk to Rittenhouse. Rosenbaum wanted to hurt him.
• Why Rosenbaum would chase after someone with a gun while throwing objects at him makes no sense.  Nothing like taking a Molotov cocktail to a gun fight.
• As Rittenhouse is clearly running away, a shot can be heard on video from bystander’s footage of someone firing a round in who knows what direction.
• As Kyle looks in the direction of the gunfire, another person jumps toward him from the same direction.
• It then appears Rittenhouse is stuck between cars and has no avenue of escape from being attacked by the pedophile Rosenbaum.
• With the choice of either being beaten by the criminal or firing, the teen fired, striking the criminal in the head. In a normal world, that would be declared self-defense.
• Rittenhouse could have fled the scene or fired more rounds into the crowd, if his intent was to cause harm, but he did not, he called for help/911/Medical Aid.
• Also, if he was a white supremacist like the media and celebrities claim, why was this victim white, why were they all white?
• Why did he not start indiscriminately start shooting at black people?
• Better yet, why are the media and celebrities all lying and claiming this teenager was a white supremacist?
• We have not seen them offer ONE item of proof to this claim.
• Back to the video, Rittenhouse is then seen stepping away as people rush to the aid of the reported pedophile and picks up his phone.

Bullet points on criminal #2:

• After making the “help” call for criminal #1, members of the group called for other criminals to attack Kyle or “Get Him” and he took off running, again, in fear.
• Rittenhouse continues to run down the middle of the street, clearly in fear of being seriously hurt or killed until he trips and falls.
• Two mentally challenged people, documented criminals, decide to exact attempt to execute justice on Kyle who, by all accounts and video, is scared for his life… Who, by the way, was also armed with a long gun and had already shot one criminal.
• These two fine upstanding peaceful protestors (criminals) make the decision to harm this teenager and not allow law enforcement to handle it. The exact reason why is unknown, but one could conclude this was part of the “defund the police” way of doing things and intended to exact their own form of justice.
• At this point, Anthony Huber decides it would be wise, with Rittenhouse on the ground with no way to escape, to attack Kyle with his skateboard. Skateboard against a long gun… Oh boy.
• Huber’s efforts end in failure as he strikes Rittenhouse in the head, Rittenhouse protects himself by firing, hitting Huber in the chest and killing him. Huber collapses a short distance from where the exchange took place.

Bullet points on criminal #3:

• Grosskreutz is different because, not only is he a criminal, but he is also a member of the People’s Revolution Movement. In other words, he’s a traitor to the United States because he is part of an organization which aims to overthrow our government.
• Grosskreutz is seen on video wanting to take out Kyle, however, after Kyle fires and Huber goes down, Grosskreutz thinks twice, if only for a moment.
• Rittenhouse, seeing that Grosskreutz is no longer a threat, lowers his firearm.
• Once the firearm is lowered, Grosskreutz gains a cowards courage, seeing what he thought was an opportunity, jumps in with a gun of his own to kill Rittenhouse.
• Rittenhouse, again, fighting for his life, opens fire, striking Grosskreutz in the bicep.  Grosskreutz takes off running.
• Rittenhouse surrenders himself to the police department.

In conclusion, what can be said, is that the video evidence in this case cannot be denied. The ONLY thing that will be in question is what caused the juvenile sex offender to chase Rittenhouse.

There is more than enough video evidence to support all of his actions as self-defense. To charge Rittenhouse with first-degree murder is a travesty.  For a first-degree murder charge to stick, the state has to prove that Rittenhouse went to Kenosha that night with the specific intent of killing those specific people. That is something the state will never be able to prove because it never happened.