I'm thinking his left arm was on his thigh when he was shot so one bullet caused both wounds, with the bullet hitting his hand but grazing the thigh at the same time. The thigh injury was "superficial" and to the "lateral" part, meaning the outside thigh, so that would support my theory.
The shot in the back, either as he was going down (he fell quick) or because he was crouching as he was running, the bullet entered his back somehow.
It's almost certainly legit in that they'll use it to fund Kyle's defense, but what happens to the money remaining after Kyle's defense costs is what concerns me. I hope it goes directly to Kyle and not to the firm but the fact that you're donating to the fund and not Kyle is worrying.
I'm not worried about Lin Wood taking a dime. I'm worried about the others on the team. Reuters reported:
"In one of the lawsuits filed in New York Supreme Court, Pierce admitted that he owes $3.75 million plus legal fees and interest to the funder."
I agree that the chances of it not being legit are minimal, just wish it was a little more explicitly for Kyle's defense.
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I'm not sure this is a defense fund. It appears to be (I hope I'm wrong) a fund to sue people for libel.
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This is from the website: FightBack will provide resources to aid people pursuing meritorious claims for damages in litigation relating to the foregoing goals, including damages from defamation actionable under the laws of the state having jurisdiction over the defamatory conduct, as well as defamation resulting from violations, overuse and/or misuse of Section 230 of the Communication Decency Act of 1996 by social media companies.
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Claims for damages =/= defense fund?
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As it's a foundation set up for the above purpose, would it be legally allowed to fund Kyle's defense?
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Also strange that Kyle isn't mentioned once on the website.
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The only thing linking it to Kyle is Lin Wood's tweet as he is Kyle's attorney. I wish it was a little clearer however.
I think a lot depends on jury selection and therefore the judge. If it's a liberal judge he may well allow ANTIFA/BLM people on to ensure a conviction.
Important takeaways from a brief read:
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Rosenbaum was trying to grab Kyle's gun, as a witness stated. Kyle did a "juke" move and ran to get away, but was pursued by Rosenbaum.
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Rosenbaum was hit 4 times, the headshot was only a graze and the main injury was a gunshot wound to the back.
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There are 6 charges.
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The call Kyle made immediately after shooting Rosenbaum was to his friend, not 911.
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Kyle has unfortunately made statements "contrary to his penal interests" since being arrested.
I'm sure others will find many more to share.
Also just one other thing, the foundation wasn't created to defend Kyle as if you go to the News page, it says it was founded on August 24th (Monday), which was before the incidents took place.
DALLAS, TX / August 24, 2020 / Renowned national litigators L. Lin Wood and John M. Pierce in partnership with former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor Lawson Pedigo announce today the formation of a 501(c)(4), the #FightBack Foundation Inc. (“#FightBack”).
Like I said, totally with the campaign and will contribute, just wish there was a little more clarity about whether ALL of the money is going to Kyle.