'THIS IS NOT JUSTICE': Hochul, Poloncarz, other lawmakers past and present react to Rittenhouse verdict

NEW YORK (WBEN) -- In the wake of Kyle Rittenhouse's not guilty verdict, reaction online has been fast and furious.

And that includes current and former elected officials locally and across New York.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul:

New York Attorney General, 2022 NY gubernatorial candidate Letitia James:

Ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo:

Today's verdict is a stain on the soul of America, & sends a dangerous message about who & what values our justice system was designed to protect

We must stand unified in rejecting supremacist vigilantism & with one voice say: this is not who we are https://t.co/VOs66OZ2RJ

— Andrew Cuomo (@andrewcuomo) November 19, 2021

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz:

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie:

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