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Lawyer for teen vigilante Kyle Rittenhouse calls him a ‘shining example of the American fighting spirit’

A LAWYER representing Kyle Rittenhouse who is accused of killing Black Lives demonstrators has praised his client as a "shining example of the American fighting spirit".

Attorney John Pierce also said more “American men should fulfill their duty” like the 17-year-old vigliante after marching for Jacob Blake in Kenosha,  were shot.

Kyle Rittenhouse, left, with backwards cap, walks along Sheridan Road in Kenosha, Wis., with another armed civilian
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Kyle Rittenhouse, left, with backwards cap, walks along Sheridan Road in Kenosha, Wis., with another armed civilianCredit: AP:Associated Press
BLM demonstrator Joseph Rosenbaum died from the injuries after being shot
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BLM demonstrator Joseph Rosenbaum died from the injuries after being shotCredit: Refer to Caption
Anthony Huber was also allegedly killed by Kyle Rittenhouse
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Anthony Huber was also allegedly killed by Kyle RittenhouseCredit: Rex Features

Blake's shooting has sparked nights of violent Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in the city of Kenosha, where property was damaged or burned down.

During the riots on Tuesday night Rittenhouse allegedly shot and killed and while acting as a self-styled vigilante.

, 26, was also allegedly shot by the teenager but survived. 

But Mr Pierce took to Twitter to praise his client’s actions.

He said: "This is the sacred ground in Kenosha where a 17-year old child became a Minuteman and said ‘not on My Watch’. 

"He is a shining symbol of the American fighting spirit. We the People must take back our freedom. 

"The government will never do it for us."

He added: "If you were Kyle Rittenhouse and a mob was trying to burn your city, what would you have done?"

Rittenhouse is charged with one count of first-degree intentional homicide, one count of first-degree reckless homicide, one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment.

If convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, Rittenhouse could face a mandatory life sentence.

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A demonstrator holds his chest while Kyle Rittenhouse points his gun at another demonstrator
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A demonstrator holds his chest while Kyle Rittenhouse points his gun at another demonstratorCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Rittenhouse's lawyer said the footage from the incident would declare Rittenhouse as blameless
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Kyle Rittenhouse's lawyer said ‘shining example of US spirit’

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Blake's shooting comes amid heightened tensions in the US over police brutality and the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement following the killing of African-American man in May after a white cop knelt on his neck.

He was shot seven times by , 31, who, along with the other officers involved, has been suspended pending a full investigation.

Wisconsin Attorney general Josh Kaul, investigators claim they found a knife in the footwell of Blake’s vehicle, which Blake confirmed he was in possession of. 

Last month, Blake was charged with third-degree sexual assault, according to online court records.

Jacob Blake was shot in front of his children and left paralyzed
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Jacob Blake was shot in front of his children and left paralyzed

The police officer fired at least seven shots into the back of Jacob Blake as he was getting into an SUV
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The police officer fired at least seven shots into the back of Jacob Blake as he was getting into an SUV
A cop sits on top of an armored vehicle as a building burns behind him that was set on fire after a protest turned into a riot over the police shooting of Jacob Blake
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A cop sits on top of an armored vehicle as a building burns behind him that was set on fire after a protest turned into a riot over the police shooting of Jacob Blake
Furious protesters took to the streets for the second night in a row
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Furious protesters took to the streets for the second night in a row

Huge orange flames leapt from buildings and cars as protesters marched through Wisconsin's streets
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Furious protesters took to the streets for several days of riots

Stills of footage capturing the scene show Blake, who is in the white shirt, walks away from a police officer who has his gun drawn and is ordering him to stop
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Stills of footage capturing the scene show Blake, who is in the white shirt, walks away from a police officer who has his gun drawn and is ordering him to stop
The unarmed dad, who has his back to the police, as they close in on him with a handgun
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The unarmed dad, who has his back to the police, as they close in on him with a handgun
A woman can be seen screaming as the police opened fire
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A woman can be seen screaming as the police opened fire
Jacob Blake was shot in front of his children
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Jacob Blake had been involved in a domestic incident in the moments before he was shot
On Wednesday, Officer Rusten Sheskey was named as the officer who shot Blake
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On Wednesday, Officer Rusten Sheskey was named as the officer who shot BlakeCredit: Kenosha Police Department
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