Kyle Rittenhouse Announces Book 'Acquitted', Sparks Controversy

The book, detailing his legal battle and perspective on the Kenosha shootings, has ignited divided reactions on social media and further entrenched Rittenhouse as a polarizing figure.

• Kyle Rittenhouse, acquitted in a high-profile trial for shooting two people during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is releasing a book titled 'Acquitted'.
• The book, announced on the two-year anniversary of his acquittal, is said to detail Rittenhouse's legal battle and his perspective on the events.
• Rittenhouse's announcement has sparked controversy and divided reactions on social media, with some criticizing him for capitalizing on the deaths of two people.
• Rittenhouse has become a figure in right-wing circles, with former President Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene among those expressing support for him.
• Since his trial, Rittenhouse has advocated for gun ownership and the Second Amendment, and has launched a nonprofit organization committed to fighting against gun control.

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