Kyle Rittenhouse, Former Attorneys Feud Over $2M Bail Money

Kyle Rittenhouse, Former Attorneys Feud Over $2M Bail Money

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Social Studies, Journalism, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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Kyle Rittenhouse's legal troubles persist after his acquittal. His defense team filed a motion to have the $2,000,000 bail money returned to him. However, a nonprofit led by Linwood also claims the money. Rittenhouse criticized both Linwood and his former attorney, John Pierce, accusing them of exploiting him for personal gain. He claims they kept him in jail longer to raise more funds, rather than focusing on his release.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the defense team take after the 18-year-old's acquittal?

They requested a retrial.

They sought a pardon.

They appealed the acquittal.

They filed a motion to return the bail money.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is leading the nonprofit trying to claim the bail money?

John Pierce

Rittenhouse

Linwood

Fox News

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main criticism Rittenhouse had against Linwood and John Pierce?

They leaked information to the media.

They refused to represent him.

They used his case to raise money for themselves.

They defended him poorly in court.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Rittenhouse accuse his former attorneys of doing?

Keeping him in jail to raise more money

Helping him get acquitted

Returning his bail money

Defending him in court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Rittenhouse claim he was away from his family?

60 days

87 days

100 days

45 days