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Who is Kyle Rittenhouse’s father?
Previous reports claiming he was a former law enforcement officer were proven false
ILLINOIS teen Kyle Rittenhouse went on trial in Wisconsin for allegedly killing two men and wounding another during a protest in Kenosha in August 2020.
Rittenhouse was acquitted in November 2021 and has since gone on to become a de-facto celebrity for right-wing organizations, leaving both his supporters and naysayers curious to know more about him and his family.
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Who is Kyle Rittenhouse and what did he do?
In August 2020, Kyle, who was 17 years old at the time, crossed state lines to attend a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the shooting of Jacob Blake.
During the protest, he fatally shot Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and later wounded Gaige Grosskreutz, an act that lawyers are claiming was self-defense.
On November 10, 2021, Kyle was seen on the stand breaking down in tears as he recalled the events, stating that he "didn't do anything wrong."
He faced six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide and first-degree intentional homicide, which carries a basic sentence of life in prison.
On November 19, 2021, Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges.
Who is Kyle's father?
Kyle is the son of Michael "Mike" and Wendy Rittenhouse.
While not much is known about Kyle's father, a profile in the states that he was once a machine operator who struggled with alcohol and experimented with drugs.
The media outlet also reported that when Kyle was four years old, his father was charged with domestic battery after allegedly punching Wendy in the stomach. Still, he has since denied this, and the charges were reportedly dismissed.
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During Kyle's trial, it was revealed that Mike now resides in Kenosha and is reportedly sober.
The defense later argued to the jury that Kyle had ties in the area and was allegedly at a friend's house before they decided to attend the protest to "protect local businesses."
Does Kyle have any siblings?
Kyle's parents tied the knot in 2000 and welcomed three children together before their separation.
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The Rittenhouse children include Faith, 24, Kyle, 21, and McKenzie, 20.
Back in 2014, Wendy petitioned the court for child support, and Mike was later ordered to pay $85 a week, according to .
Outside of their ages, little information is available on Kyle's siblings.
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What did Kyle Rittenhouse's family say about him?
While Kyle Rittenhouse has been busy since his acquittal, he seems incapable of providing financial support to his family.
Kyle's sister, Faith Rittenhouse, created a GoFundMe to "in their time of need"
"Just under 4 years ago, our lives were shattered when my brother was involved in a tragic shooting incident," the GoFundMe reads.
"The aftermath of this event uprooted our family's stability and left us grappling with grief, trauma, and the harsh reality of starting over."
"We know that we are not the only family struggling to rebuild after that fateful night."
"In the wake of this tragedy, my family, among many other families, has faced countless challenges."
"We’ve had difficulty obtaining and maintaining employment due to the fact many people still believe my mother drove Kyle or was somehow involved in his decision to go to Kenosha."
"We've struggled emotionally, mentally, and financially to piece our lives back together."
Faith went on to say that it's been difficult for her to maintain a job due to "medical issues" and the family has "fallen behind on rent" and are at risk of losing their apartment.
"With my brother's unwillingness to provide support or contribute to our family, we've been left to navigate this journey on our own."
"We've exhausted every resource available to us, but we're still coming up short."
"The reality is that we have nowhere else to turn, and time is running out."
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"We're pleading for your help, your generosity, and your compassion to see us through this crisis."
As of June 21, 2024, the GoFundMe has raised $2,800, nearing its $3,000 goal.
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