RedState reports that Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, was released Friday after deliberations had been delayed for days. He was found not guilty by a Kenosha jury.
Much has been written about the legacy media’s complicity in spreading blatant incorrect, factual errors throughout the trial proceedings, the latest of which you can find here. (see: “AP Leaves Facts on the Cutting Room Floor”)
Then, earlier today, my colleague Mike Miller wrote about Fox News and Tucker Carlson’s major coup of booking the first interview with Kyle Rittenhouse after his acquittal. There’s also an upcoming documentary in the works by Carlson’s team.
But it turns out we’re not the only ones paying attention, at least on that last story. Brian Stelter, the tireless CNN investigative and never-say-die journalist is determined to expose the sinister workings of Fox News. This he shared with his small but dedicated Twitter audience, this morning at 6:00 AM:
Friday night’s surprise that maybe isn’t surprising at all: A Tucker Carlson crew was filming with Kyle Rittenhouse during and after the trial… https://t.co/idM8e8FnGK pic.twitter.com/gXOjC9PbvC
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 20, 2021
First of all, there’s Nothing at all wrong with Rittenhouse talking to media. This, especially after he’s been unable to speak for himself and defend himself in the court of public opinion as the trial happened. Any good defense lawyer makes sure that’s what happens, of course. And if anyone had reason to want to set the record straight about what happened in Kenosha the night, unfortunately, thugs tried to end Rittenhouse’s life — as the saying goes, they messed around and found out. Self-defense is still a right we as Americans have and cherish, and the jury’s ability to confirm that on Friday is such a relief to see.
Does Stelter have any facts to bring forward to show that what “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” Fox News, and Rittenhouse did is illegal? It’s doubtful. For all I can see, this looks like a heap of nothingburger shaped with dirty innuendo — and served with a whole carafe of sour grapes.
See, that’s the real problem Stelter has with Fox News’ interview. He’s right. It’s notStelter doesn’t think so, however it is surprising. The ratings are still poor for his network, which continues to limp along. If my ‘news’ channel missed out on a major ‘get’ like this, you better believe I would be trying to blame anyone but myself.
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