<p>After Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal on all charges, a state university in Massachusetts, US seems to have offered students to attend racially segregated "processing spaces" but mistakenly distorted some facts in the case in the communication. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>In an email sent to students by Fitchburg State University on Friday, it falsely claimed that the rifle used by Rittenhouse was automatic. It also said that the two men killed in the riots were protesting the "wrongful death" of the alive Jacob Blake. It also claimed that Rittenhouse carried his firearm across state lines. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness is creating space for our community to process the 'not guilty' on all accounts verdict in the Kenosha, Wisconsin case where Kyle Rittenhouse, an Illinois native, shot and killed two people protesting the wrongful death of Jacob Blake in 2020," the original email said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lots of lies and segregation in this posting, from Fitchburg State University! Defund the colege/Universty system they are systematically RACIST! <a href="https://t.co/pcy5vXqNzm">https://t.co/pcy5vXqNzm</a></p>
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<p>It went on to give details of times for separate gatherings of "students of colour" and "white student" groups in designated spaces. It said that such race-segregated spaces were also listed for the faculty and staff. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"This moment has and will undoubtedly impact many in our community, so please see these spaces as an opportunity to discuss thoughts, emotions and reflections," the email read. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the case, Rittenhouse had an AR-15, a semi-automatic rifle, which he got from a friend, who bought and kept it in Wisconsin for him. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a subsequent correction from the school, it said, "In the haste of creating these events, some factual errors were included in the original communication." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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After Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal on all charges, a state university in Massachusetts, US seems to have offered students to attend racially segregated "processing spaces" but mistakenly distorted some facts in the case in the communication.

After Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal on all charges, a state university in Massachusetts, US seems to have offered students to attend racially segregated "processing spaces" but mistakenly distorted some facts in the case in the communication. In an email sent to students by Fitchburg State University on Friday, it falsely claimed that the rifle used by Rittenhouse was automatic. It also said that the two men killed in the riots were protesting the "wrongful death" of the alive Jacob Blake. It also claimed that Rittenhouse carried his firearm across state lines. Also Read: Transgender day of remembrance: Biden honours 46 transgender Americans killed due to violence in US "The Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness is creating space for our community to process the 'not guilty' on all accounts verdict in the Kenosha, Wisconsin case where Kyle Rittenhouse, an Illinois native, shot and killed two people protesting the wrongful death of Jacob Blake in 2020," the original email said. Lots of lies and segregation in this posting, from Fitchburg State University! Defund the colege/Universty system they are systematically RACIST! https://t.co/pcy5vXqNzm — Gorbag goes camping (@LarryHe93057136) November 20, 2021 × It went on to give details of times for separate gatherings of "students of colour" and "white student" groups in designated spaces. It said that such race-segregated spaces were also listed for the faculty and staff. "This moment has and will undoubtedly impact many in our community, so please see these spaces as an opportunity to discuss thoughts, emotions and reflections," the email read. Also Read: In Thanksgiving tradition, US President Joe Biden pardons ‘Peanut Butter’, ‘Jelly’ According to the case, Rittenhouse had an AR-15, a semi-automatic rifle, which he got from a friend, who bought and kept it in Wisconsin for him. In a subsequent correction from the school, it said, "In the haste of creating these events, some factual errors were included in the original communication." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The public trial in Kyle Rittenhouse case seems to have polarised the United States along political lines. The acquittal has attracted sharp reactions from all corners of the country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden is angry and concerned, while former president Donald Trump has congratulated Rittenhouse on his acquittal. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In front of reporters on Friday, US President Joe Biden said that he was "angry and concerned" by the announcement but stood by the jury's decision. Biden added, "The jury system works, and we have to abide by it." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement from his Save America political action committee, Trump said, "Congratulations Kyle Rittenhouse for being found INNOCENT of all charges. It's called being found NOT GUILTY— And by the way, if that's not self-defence, nothing is!" &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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•Convicted &amp; case is now in Appeals<br />
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Kyle Rittenhouse—17-yr-old white boy in Wisconsin who took an AR-15 to a protest &amp; killed 2<br />
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<p>This comes as a jury cleared Rittenhouse of all five charges, which ranged from intentional homicide to recklessly endangering the safety of others. After three days of deliberations, the verdict came on Friday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Wisconsin last year, Rittenhouse had shot and killed Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber. He had also fired at and injured Gaige Grosskreutz. The jury ruled that Rittenhouse, who was 17 years old at the time of the shooting, was acting in self-defence. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident occurred when riot broke out in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after the shooting of a black man, Jacob Blake, who was shot and left partially paralysed by a white police officer. &nbsp;</p>

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The public trial in Kyle Rittenhouse case seems to have polarised the United States along political lines. The acquittal has attracted sharp reactions from all corners of the country.

The public trial in Kyle Rittenhouse case seems to have polarised the United States along political lines. The acquittal has attracted sharp reactions from all corners of the country. US President Joe Biden is angry and concerned, while former president Donald Trump has congratulated Rittenhouse on his acquittal. Also Read: Vice President Kamala Harris becomes US president for a 'brief period' In front of reporters on Friday, US President Joe Biden said that he was "angry and concerned" by the announcement but stood by the jury's decision. Biden added, "The jury system works, and we have to abide by it." In a statement from his Save America political action committee, Trump said, "Congratulations Kyle Rittenhouse for being found INNOCENT of all charges. It's called being found NOT GUILTY— And by the way, if that's not self-defence, nothing is!" Chrystul Kizer—17-yr-old Black girl in Wisconsin who killed the man raping & trafficking her •Convicted & case is now in Appeals Kyle Rittenhouse—17-yr-old white boy in Wisconsin who took an AR-15 to a protest & killed 2 •Acquitted The system isnt broken—it was built this way pic.twitter.com/MJSgzFgKFj — Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) November 19, 2021 × This comes as a jury cleared Rittenhouse of all five charges, which ranged from intentional homicide to recklessly endangering the safety of others. After three days of deliberations, the verdict came on Friday. Also Read: House narrowly passes Biden’s social safety net and climate bill In Wisconsin last year, Rittenhouse had shot and killed Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber. He had also fired at and injured Gaige Grosskreutz. The jury ruled that Rittenhouse, who was 17 years old at the time of the shooting, was acting in self-defence. I want to live in a country where Kyle Rittenhouse is seen as a hero and Lebron James is seen as a communist traitor. — Nick Adams (@NickAdamsinUSA) November 20, 2021 × The incident occurred when riot broke out in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after the shooting of a black man, Jacob Blake, who was shot and left partially paralysed by a white police officer. (With inputs from agencies)

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