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"Controversy Erupts as Kyle Rittenhouse Addresses University of Memphis"
1 year ago•Source: The Guardian US
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Kyle Rittenhouse, known for shooting three protesters in 2020, faced off with booing protesters at the University of Memphis before abruptly leaving the stage. The protesters questioned Rittenhouse about his sponsor, Charlie Kirk, and accused Kirk of making racist remarks. Rittenhouse denied knowledge of the allegations, prompting jeers from the crowd. He left the stage after being approached by an event organizer. Prior to the event, around 200 protesters gathered, outnumbering Rittenhouse's supporters. Rittenhouse later claimed he left due to a "hard cut-off time."