3 h. ago A look at the charges against the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk faces seven counts in state court in connection with the shooting at a Utah Valley University campus event last week

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3 h. ago Furries, memes and discord: A deep dive into the internet communities and  political polarisation at the heart of the shooting that shocked America

Across this series, we'll piece together what happened on the day Kirk was gunned down, track the investigation as it unfolds, and examine the forces that led to such an act of violence. Listen now.

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5 h. ago Inside Tyler Robinson’s mind: Texts shine new light on Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin

The 22-year-old Utah resident accused of killing MAGA commentator Charlie Kirk was been formally charged with aggravated murder Tuesday

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6 h. ago Charlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutors

Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm and witness tampering and could face the death penaltyUS politics live – latest updatesUtah state prosecutors on Tuesday charged Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting the far right activist Charlie Kirk, with aggravated murder – and they say they intend to pursue the death penalty against the 22-year-old if he is convicted.Jeff Gray, the top prosecutor in Utah county, where Kirk was fatally shot on 10 September, said Robinson also ordered his roommate to delete incriminating text messages and stay silent if police questioned him in the aftermath of the Turning Point USA executive director’s killing. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court as officials say he left note on shooting to roommate – live updates

Utah attorney says Tyler Robinson faces seven counts including aggravated murder and prosecution seeks death penalty; hearing to be held onlineFull report: Kirk suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and w...

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7 h. ago The Latest: Kash Patel confronts Senate questions over probe into Charlie Kirk’s killing

FBI Director Kash Patel is confronting skeptical Democrats at a Senate hearing Tuesday, touting his leadership of the nation’s top federal law enforcement agency and facing questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing, the case against sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the firings of senior FBI officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution

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7 h. ago Charlie Kirk murder suspect left note on shooting to roommate, authorities say as charges revealed – live updates

Utah attorney says Tyler Robinson faces seven counts including aggravated murder and will be held without bail as prosecution seeks death penaltyFull report: Kirk suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and...

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8 h. ago Cold dread Tyler Robinson's mom felt as she realized son 'was Charlie Kirk assassin'

Charlie Kirk's accused killer, Tyler Robinson, will make his first court appearance today, where prosecutors are preparing to file capital murder charges.

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8 h. ago From Utah to New York, key developments in cases of US political violence

Political violence has rocked the U.S. multiple times in recent months, culminating with the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university

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8 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder; prosecutors will seek death penalty – live updates

Utah attorney details charges against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk; suspect will be held without bail as prosecution seeks death penaltyCharlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his o...

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8 h. ago Man accused of Charlie Kirk assassination charged with aggravated murder

The charge means Tyler Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Charlie Kirk last week.

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9 h. ago Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson will face FIRING SQUAD as prosecutor hits him with seven disturbing charges: Live updates

Charlie Kirk's accused killer, Tyler Robinson, will make his first court appearance today, where prosecutors are preparing to file capital murder charges.

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9 h. ago Utah files seven charges against Kirk shooting suspect including aggravated murder – live

Utah county attorney details charges against Tyler Robinson, suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk at a Utah university last weekUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and wrongly) announcing on X that the suspect had been caught. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago FBI to hunt down dozens in online chat group linked to alleged Charlie Kirk killer

Kash Patel confirmed that the FBI is investigating 'a lot more than 20 users' who were included in an online chat room with alleged Charlie Kirk assassin.

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11 h. ago Extraordinary measures jail put in motion to keep Charlie Kirk assassin suspect alive: 'It's severe'

The alleged killer is due to make his first appearance in court, likely via a video link, on Tuesday afternoon.

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15 h. ago JD Vance backs mass ‘doxing’ campaign to find and harass Charlie Kirk critics

US vice-president encourages ‘calling out’ anyone who celebrates Kirk’s murder, including notifying employersA mass “doxing” effort to track down, intimidate and harass people perceived not to have sufficiently mourned the killing of the rightwing activist Charlie Kirk was endorsed on Monday night by JD Vance.The US vice-president guest-hosted Kirk’s podcast on Monday and said that people who “see someone celebrating Charlie’s murder” should “call them out”. He added: “Hell, call their employer. We don’t believe in political violence, but we do believe in civility, and there is no civility in the celebration of political assassination.” Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson reportedly confessed to killing on a group chat: Latest updates

Suspected shooter has been uncooperative with authorities since surrendering to law enforcement

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23 h. ago Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting likely to face charges Tuesday before first court hearing

Prosecutors are looking at filing a capital murder charge against the Utah man jailed in the killing of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk

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25 h. ago Charlie Kirk killer's transgender lover shared messages supporting Jordan Peterson

Officials confirmed that alleged shooter Tyler Robinson is in a romantic relationship with his trans roommate, Lance Twiggs, and that it is being probed as a possible motive.

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27 h. ago Trans lover of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's messages about Jordan Peterson revealed

Officials confirmed that alleged shooter Tyler Robinson is in a romantic relationship with his trans roommate, Lance Twiggs, and that it is being probed as a possible motive.

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