US teen Rittenhouse cleared in protester deaths says self-defense 'not illegal'

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WASHINGTON: Kyle Rittenhouse, the US teen acquitted after fatally shooting two men during protests and riots against police brutality in Wisconsin last year, has defended his actions, sayi

after fatally shooting two men during protests and riots against police brutality in Wisconsin last year, has defended his actions, saying self-defense is"not illegal," and hailed the jury for clearing him.

In comments broadcast by Fox News, the teen - seen smiling as he rides in a car after the verdict - said he was relieved that his"rough journey" had come to an end. The teen testified during the two-week trial that he shot dead two men and wounded another with his AR-15 semi-automatic rifle in self-defense after being attacked during a night of unrest in Kenosha.

 

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