Virginia University Claims Rittenhouse Verdict Will Affect Science

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James Madison University’s chemistry department suggested in a series of online posts that the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse will hamper the progress of science. JMU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry tweeted, “Reminder: it is hard to focus on science if you are worried you might be legally shot or run over at a protest.” Critics accuse the university of pushing political propaganda.