Rittenhouse shouted down, leaves U of M stage abruptly
A police line forms March 20 in front of protesters at the Kyle Rittenhouse speech on the University of Memphis campus. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
A handler with a Belgian Malinois stood just off stage, the dog plainly visible to the crowd in the theater. The evening ended with protesters chasing Rittenhouse’s volunteers off campus.
Related story:
Rittenhouse tickets voided, ticketholders have to reapply on U of M portal
Topics
Kyle Rittenhouse University of MemphisJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.