Experts say gun charge dropped in Rittenhouse trial was result of poorly worded law

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The dismissal of a misdemeanor weapons charge against high-profile murder defendant Kyle Rittenhouse is likely to ignite a statehouse debate over how to fix what the judge in the case called unclear and two legal experts called poorly worded Wisconsin legislation.

"This is going to touch a nerve for some people," said John Gross, a law professor at the University of Wisconsin. "But this is not an unreasonable reading of this statute by this judge."

Tom Grieve, an attorney who specializes in defending gun cases and is a former Wisconsin state prosecutor, said a trial judge's decision set no legally binding precedent. But it may lead other judges to think again about their interpretation of the underage possession law as it now stands.

 

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I'm no expert, but I'd say it was the result of a completely biased judge who should be removed from the bench and sent to anti-racist training.

That was the only charge I thought was definite. That kid is going to walk out of court 100% acquitted!

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