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Man accused of killing fisherman will claim self-defense.

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According to news reports, Kelly, of St. Croix Falls, and a friend were on the Minnesota side of the river, in Interstate Park, about 9:45 p.m. in April. They were disturbed that Acre-Kendall's fishing group, on the Wisconsin side of the river, was using profanity and marijuana, so they drove over to confront them about the younger men's behavior.

Acre-Kendall testified Friday that someone Kelly's group pushed him to the ground, prompting him to pull a knife as he retreated to a friend's car. But Kelly followed him, the defendant said, and pulled him out of the car. He said he stabbed Kelly because he feared for his life.

The prosecutor contends Acre-Kendall provoked Kelly with sarcastic remarks and noted that the defendant and his friends fled with the park after the stabbing, past two police cars.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/...ong-st-croix-river-b99634008z1-361835881.html

Well well this explains it all. 'judge' Kelly decided that he was going to be a 'cop' and go to WI side of the StCroix river and take care of the dopers. Then there he got aggressive and someone pushed Levi to the ground whereupon he pulled out a knife and retreated to a car with Kelly in hot pursuit which lead to the stabbing. Kelly should have stayed in Minnesota like Firearms concluded and would still be alive today. In the Discovery phase, the details came out. So Stand your ground and Castle doctrine was justified. The court room was stunned and Kelly's family crushed and that is why we always need a jury trials!! This plea bargain and the judge only trials are dangerous in these types of circumstances.
 

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Well well this explains it all. 'judge' Kelly decided that he was going to be a 'cop' and go to WI side of the StCroix river and take care of the dopers. Then there he got aggressive and someone pushed Levi to the ground whereupon he pulled out a knife and retreated to a car with Kelly in hot pursuit which lead to the stabbing. Kelly should have stayed in Minnesota like Firearms concluded and would still be alive today. In the Discovery phase, the details came out. So Stand your ground and Castle doctrine was justified. The court room was stunned and Kelly's family crushed and that is why we always need a jury trials!! This plea bargain and the judge only trials are dangerous in these types of circumstances.

Another thing to note is the fact, that political groups and individuals have come to believe that if cops shoot to kill or a citizen in order to defend themselves takes a life, they MUST, repeat MUST go to jail, no matter what the circumstances, justified or not. That's why the courtroom and Kelly's family were in shock. I suppose there will be a lawsuit filed against Levi to suck the life out of him. I am sure Kelly's family may say: "He must pay!". This scenario was noted in Michael Brown's killing by Darren Wilson in Ferguson MO. By the way what about the marijuana charge?

We who have chosen to exercise our 2A may have to plan for the lawsuit that will follow if we are acquitted in a self defense shooting resulting in a loss of life.
 
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Another thing to note is the fact, that political groups and individuals have come to believe that if cops shoot to kill or a citizen in order to defend themselves takes a life, they MUST, repeat MUST go to jail, no matter what the circumstances, justified or not. That's why the courtroom and Kelly's family were in shock. I suppose there will be a lawsuit filed against Levi to suck the life out of him. I am sure Kelly's family may say: "He must pay!". This scenario was noted in Michael Brown's killing by Darren Wilson in Ferguson MO. By the way what about the marijuana charge?

We who have chosen to exercise our 2A may have to plan for the lawsuit that will follow if we are acquitted in a self defense shooting resulting in a loss of life.

It is quite evident your insinuations are based on emotion and not fact at this time. You started this thread badly when you posted misinformation that the incident was a shooting when in fact it was a stabbing.
 

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It is quite evident your insinuations are based on emotion and not fact at this time. You started this thread badly when you posted misinformation that the incident was a shooting when in fact it was a stabbing.

The paper DID NOT mention how Kelly was killed. I ASSUMED he was shot.

My latter diatribe is not an emotional response. It is your opinion not based on observation.
 

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Brother of St. Croix Falls stabbing victim labels Polk trial a 'kangaroo court'

Here we go there may be a retrial coming or a lawsuit or both...
From PC Herald: BALSAM LAKE -- The attorney for the man found not guilty in the St. Croix River murder case said there were plea deals offered while the jury was deliberating but Eric Nelson said none materialized, which paid off for his client.

The jury acquitted 20-year-old Levi Acre-Kendall of Cambridge, Minn. Monday on three homicide-related counts in Polk County for the April stabbing death of wrestling coach Brian Kelly.

Acre-Kendall claimed self-defense, saying he retreated in a scuffle with the 34-year-old Kelly after a long argument between fishermen along the river at St. Croix Falls.

Nelson said believes Acre-Kendall's testimony was the turning point in the trial.

Meanwhile, Kelly's brother Mike told WXCE Radio in Amery he felt he was in a "kangaroo court." He accused court officials of breaking rules against discussions among witnesses, saying they rode in the same vehicle to the courthouse in Balsam Lake.

http://www.piercecountyherald.com/n...onsin-rivers-complaint-accuses-public-records
But the case is more complicated as Levi Kendall remains charged with two counts of felony bail-jumping, stemming from alleged bond violations that followed his arrest in the stabbing case.
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_29248626/verdict-reached-fatal-st-croix-river-stabbing

Now they may look into marijuana possession etc... Suppose they have to convict him somehow by looking at his other legal baggage, and lump sum it with his self defense. More Kangaroo court to come
 
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Here we go there may be a retrial coming or a lawsuit or both...
From PC Herald: BALSAM LAKE -- The attorney for the man found not guilty in the St. Croix River murder case said there were plea deals offered while the jury was deliberating but Eric Nelson said none materialized, which paid off for his client.

The jury acquitted 20-year-old Levi Acre-Kendall of Cambridge, Minn. Monday on three homicide-related counts in Polk County for the April stabbing death of wrestling coach Brian Kelly.

Acre-Kendall claimed self-defense, saying he retreated in a scuffle with the 34-year-old Kelly after a long argument between fishermen along the river at St. Croix Falls.

Nelson said believes Acre-Kendall's testimony was the turning point in the trial.

Meanwhile, Kelly's brother Mike told WXCE Radio in Amery he felt he was in a "kangaroo court." He accused court officials of breaking rules against discussions among witnesses, saying they rode in the same vehicle to the courthouse in Balsam Lake.

http://www.piercecountyherald.com/n...onsin-rivers-complaint-accuses-public-records
But the case is more complicated as Levi Kendall remains charged with two counts of felony bail-jumping, stemming from alleged bond violations that followed his arrest in the stabbing case.
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_29248626/verdict-reached-fatal-st-croix-river-stabbing

Now they may look into marijuana possession etc... Suppose they have to convict him somehow by looking at his other legal baggage, and lump sum it with his self defense. More Kangaroo court to come

More misleading information posted by you. All cases and charges readily available on WCCA website.
 
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