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Rittenhouse verdict could be interpreted as a 'permission slip' by some extremists

By Odette Yousef
Published November 19, 2021 at 2:17 PM MST

The verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse is being lauded by many on the right as an example of justice served. But extremism researchers are concerned that it may be seen as a "permission slip."

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Odette Yousef
Odette Yousef is a National Security correspondent focusing on extremism.