Kyle Rittenhouse announces book detailing his court story

Kyle Rittenhouse has announced that his new book, titled Acquitted, is now available for pre-order.

Rittenhouse caught the attention of the nation during his court hearing in November 2021, which was held after he shot and killed two people during the 2020 riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Rittenhouse’s pre-order announcement of his new book, which details the story of his legal battle, was made on Sunday, the two-year anniversary of his acquittal.

“My case split the nation into opposing sides fueled by emotions, politics, and misconceptions driven by media and political figures,” Rittenhouse posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “Today, I want you to learn the truth, and know the real and honest version of my story – without filters or an agenda.”

Rittenhouse claims that he originally wanted to be a police officer or paramedic prior to the shooting in August 2020, but that the direction of his life was changed “in less than three minutes” through the shooting. Both prior to and after Rittenhouse’s court hearing, many stories were spread about him that were “not true,” and that this book is his chance to “tell my story,” according to the book’s website.

The shooting that Rittenhouse was a part of occurred during the 2020 riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin, which were held a few days after Jacob Blake, a black man, was shot by police in August. Rittenhouse has maintained that his actions were necessary for self-defense and was found not guilty on all charges on Nov. 19, 2021.

In the wake of his legal battle, Rittenhouse has advocated protecting gun ownership and the Second Amendment. In August, it was revealed that he had filed paperwork with the Texas secretary of state to launch a nonprofit organization committed to fighting against gun control.