Entertainment industry reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal
The entertainment world has reacted to the news that Kyle Rittenhouse has been acquitted of first degree murder and four other crimes.
The 18-year-old shot dead two men during a Black Lives Matter protest in Kenosha, Wis., Last year, injuring another.
Yesterday (November 19) he was found not guilty of all five charges against him, including first degree murder and endangering security.
The lawsuit received widespread media coverage around the world and led to discussions of gun laws in the United States. Many players in the entertainment world have taken to social media to share their outrage at the trial verdict.
“Systemic oppression is bad and destroys the world,” Lady Gaga tweeted in response to the not guilty verdict.
Systemic oppression is bad and destroys the world #Rittenhouse
– Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) 20 November 2021
Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child simply tweeted that she was “not surprised” by the verdict, while Questlove of The Roots told her followers to “Stay Home.” Be careful.”
Not surprised
– Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) November 19, 2021
Stay at home. Be careful.
– Brother. ? question (@questlove) November 19, 2021
Other people who shared their views on the trial verdict included filmmaker Ava DuVernay, who shared a post from the parents of those killed by Rittenhouse.
She tweeted: “John Huber and Karen Bloom, parents of murderer victim #KyleRittenhouse, Anthony Huber: the verdict” sends the unacceptable message that armed civilians can show up in any city, incite violence, then use the danger they created to justify the shots. people on the street.
John Huber and Karen Bloom, parents of the murderer #KyleRittenhouseVictim of Anthony Huber: The verdict “sends the unacceptable message that armed civilians can show up in any city, incite violence, then use the danger they created to justify shooting people in the city. Street “. pic.twitter.com/zhfMCIsXIk
– Ava DuVernay (@ava) November 19, 2021
Actor George Takei, meanwhile, wrote: “The denial of justice is a blow to our national psyche. The trial was not just a killer, but a system that continues to kill.
“Today this system has beaten real justice once again. But notice these words: we will never stop fighting for what is right and just. “
Justice denied is a blow to our national psyche. The trial was not just a killer, but a system that continues to kill.
Today this system has once again defeated true justice. But notice these words: we will never stop fighting for what is right and just.
– George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 19, 2021
“I cry for this country,†wrote singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, “Because this boy taught hateful things. For the victims and their families. For the system that protects the wrong people. For the weapons that spread like the virus they are, infecting, poisoning, killing. For the message this moment sends. No justice. Nothing.”
I cry for this country. Because this boy taught hateful things. For the victims and their families. For the system that protects the wrong people. For the weapons that spread like the virus they are, infecting, poisoning, killing. For the message this moment sends. No justice. Nothing.
– Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) November 19, 2021
“#kylerittenhouse found not guilty when we saw him kill two, â€Bette Midler wrote. “Basically stupid, I predict he will pursue a great career on #Fox and in #RadicalRightWing circles, which counts as a plus with them. A tragic and tragic day for decent, THINKING, feeling and ethical people everywhere. “
#kylerittenhouse found not guilty although we saw him kill two. Basically stupid I predict he’s gonna make a big career out of #Fox and in #RadicalRightWing circles, which counts as a plus with them. A tragic and tragic day for decent, THINKING, feeling and ethical people everywhere.
– bettemidler (@BetteMidler) November 19, 2021
See a range of reactions to the verdict below:
Any black man could have told you. We have never been deceived by the ill-bredness in this country. This has been happening for generations since its inception. This place was built on the promise of verdicts like #KyleRittenhouse‘s. https://t.co/L4kIMUsFLU
– yvette nicole brown (@YNB) November 19, 2021
Wow ………. https://t.co/z8PkeYeXud
– ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) November 19, 2021
Disgusted. And what a dangerous precedent to set. (Or interview, really) They’re gonna make a cop out of him, aren’t they? https://t.co/Ns7qRgQ411 pic.twitter.com/dlHHijExPo
– Jameela Jamil 🌈 (@jameelajamil) November 19, 2021
Not this bitch found not guilty !!!!!!!!!!!
– Town girl. (@ThegirlJT) November 19, 2021
Protests began to spread across the United States following Rittenhouse’s not guilty verdict.
As The Guardian reports there was unrest overnight in Portland, Oregon, with police declaring a downtown riot over “violent and destructive behavior by a significant portion of the crowd.” .
