Casten Statement on Devastating Verdict out of Kenosha
I'm appalled that today our judicial system allowed a hate-fueled white vigilante to walk free when he traveled across state lines to use a weapon of war to intimidate and then murder Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, and shoot Gaige Grosskreutz.
"We must ask ourselves, why is it we are familiar with the shooter but not the names and stories of those whose lives were ripped away?"
"I encourage all to read Anthony Huber's parents statement expressing their pain: 'Today's verdict means there is no accountability for the person who murdered our son. It sends the unacceptable message that armed civilians can show up in any town, incite violence, and then use the danger they have created to justify shooting people in the street. We hope that decent people will join us in forcefully rejecting that message and demanding more of our laws, our officials, and our justice system.'"
"As we reflect on the outcome of today's verdict, we must remember those who had their lives ended far too short; Anthony Huber and Joseph Rosenbaum."
"My heart goes out to their families, friends and community mourning today's devastating verdict. We will not forget your names."