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crime11 days ago•174 min saved

Defense seeks delay in Charlie Kirk shooting case amid ballistic review

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk’s Utah shooting, have asked to push back the May preliminary hearing to allow time for reviewing extensive discovery and a ballistic analysis that could affect his defense. The ATF bullet-fragment analysis reportedly cannot conclusively link the fragment to the rifle, and the FBI is conducting additional tests. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty, while Robinson has not yet entered a plea; a separate April 17 hearing will address a motion to ban cameras from the courtroom.

via CNN|

#charlie-kirk #crime #death-penalty

crime11 days ago•2 min saved

Defense seeks six-month delay in Kirk shooting case to scrutinize weapon DNA

Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, have asked a Utah judge to push the May preliminary hearing back six months to review DNA evidence on the weapon and related case files from the ATF. The defense says they have not yet access to the ATF case file or weapon protocols, while the FBI is conducting a secondary bullet analysis. They warn the review could determine whether the firearm evidence becomes exculpatory and note the discovery includes extensive digital materials (audio, video, data files) that will require hundreds of hours to process.

via NBC News|

#atf #charlie-kirk #crime

crime11 days ago•2 min saved

Defense Hardens Ballistics Question in Charlie Kirk Shooting Case

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged with fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, ask to delay the May preliminary hearing to review a large volume of material, including an ATF analysis that may not conclusively link a bullet from Kirk’s autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. The FBI is conducting additional tests, including a second ballistics analysis and lead composition checks. Prosecution notes DNA matching Robinson on the rifle trigger, cartridge casing, and two unfired rounds, while defense points to multiple DNA on some items. Robinson has not entered a plea, and prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty; he returns April 17 for a motion on camera bans in court.

via CBS News|

#atf #charlie-kirk #crime

politics11 days ago•4 min saved

Ballistics dispute slows Kirk murder case in Utah

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged with the Sept. 10 killing of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus, asked to delay the May preliminary hearing to review a flood of evidence, including an ATF ballistics analysis defense attorneys say cannot conclusively link a bullet fragment to the rifle found at the scene; the FBI is conducting additional tests. Prosecutors say there is enough evidence to proceed to trial and plan to seek the death penalty, noting DNA on the trigger, firing casing and two unfired rounds. Robinson has not entered a plea, and an April 17 hearing will consider a defense motion to ban cameras from the courtroom.

via Politico|

#atf #charlie-kirk #forensic-ballistics

sports17 days ago•2 min saved

Jeff Webb, influential cheerleading pioneer and mentor to Charlie Kirk, dies at 76 after accident

Jeff Webb, longtime president of the International Cheer Union and founder of modern cheerleading, died at 76 after complications from an accident, with tributes from Turning Point USA noting his mentorship of Charlie Kirk.

via NBC News|

#charlie-kirk #cheerleading #jeff-webb

politics18 days ago•13 min saved

Cheerleading Mogul Jeff Webb Dies After Pickleball Injury

Jeff Webb, 76, founder of Varsity Spirit and the Universal Cheerleading Association and a conservative media magnate who mentored Charlie Kirk, died after complications from a head injury suffered in a pickleball accident; his death was confirmed by Varsity Spirit. Webb helped pioneer modern cheerleading and built a media empire, including Human Events and purchasing The Post Millennial. He is survived by his wife Gina, son Jeffrey, daughter Caroline, and two grandchildren, with tributes flowing from conservative circles.

via HuffPost|

#charlie-kirk #jeff-webb #pickleball

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Hobbs veto blocks Charlie Kirk memorial license plate in Arizona

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill to create a Charlie Kirk memorial license plate, arguing it would politicize government and fail to bring people together, despite the bill’s approval in the Senate (16-2) and House (31-23); the plate would have directed a portion of the $25 fee and $17 annual donation to the Conservative Grassroots Network Special Plate Fund tied to Turning Point USA.

via Fox News|

#arizona #charlie-kirk #katie-hobbs

us-crime-and-justice1 month ago•212 min saved

Utah judge lets prosecutors stay on Charlie Kirk shooting case amid recusal bid

A Utah County judge declined to recuse the Utah County Attorney’s Office over a lead prosecutor’s child attending the Turning Point USA event where Charlie Kirk was shot, ruling the attendance did not materially influence prosecutors’ decisions. The court allowed the death-penalty case against Tyler Robinson to proceed, noting the prosecutors have no plans to call the child as a witness. The defense argued that the office’s handling of the potential conflict showed bias, but Judge Tony Graf said there was no appearance of bias and kept the office in charge. If needed, the defense can subpoena the child, and Robinson’s preliminary hearing is scheduled to begin May 18 over a multi-day proceeding.

via CNN|

#charlie-kirk #death-penalty #recusal

us-news1 month ago•15 min saved

Utah judge keeps prosecutors on Charlie Kirk murder case

A Utah judge rejected the defense’s bid to disqualify prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson case, which accuses Robinson of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, allowing prosecutors to continue handling the proceedings in 4th District Court.

via AP News|

#charlie-kirk #court-ruling #disqualification

politics1 month ago•36 min saved

Erika Kirk's Office Photo Sparks Backlash as Wedding Shot Goes Missing

Erika Kirk faces online backlash after a recent video of Charlie Kirk’s office shows a wedding photo of Erika and Charlie missing from the bookshelf (and her wedding ring not visible). A Turning Point USA spokesperson says the photo was moved to a lower shelf for Erika’s daughter to view. Critics accuse her of erasing her husband’s memory, while some supporters urge understanding. The piece also references past controversies surrounding Erika and comments from Candace Owens on those matters.

via Yahoo|

#backlash #charlie-kirk #erika-kirk

politics1 month ago•41 min saved

Viral claim Erika Kirk may be a psychopath sparks online debate

Elizabeth Lane's viral post arguing Erika Kirk may be a psychopath drew about 6 million views in 24 hours and sparked a heated debate over Kirk's authenticity after TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk's death, highlighting moments like her rapid rise to CEO, a leaked staff Zoom call, and other public appearances—while Lane says it's opinion, not a diagnosis, the post underscored public discomfort with perceived engineered emotion but produced no conclusive proof.

via Yahoo|

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entertainment2 months ago•37 min saved

Old Kid Rock Lyric Sparks Backlash as TPUSA Halftime Show Draws Scrutiny

Kid Rock’s 2001 track Cool, Daddy Cool, which includes lyrics about underage girls, resurfaced after he headlined Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime show, triggering backlash over the song’s content and the event’s Christian-leaning ethos. Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk defended the program as pro-America, while Bad Bunny was noted as the performer for the actual Super Bowl LX.

via Yahoo|

#charlie-kirk #entertainment #kid-rock

crime2 months ago•327 min saved

Defense flags potential conflict after prosecutor's child attended Kirk shooting event

Defense for Tyler Robinson, charged with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Provo, Utah, argues the county attorney’s office should be disqualified over a deputy prosecutor’s adult child being at the September UVU event where Kirk was killed. The office says there was no conflict, noting the child did not witness the shooting or see a gun. Legal experts say such conflicts are rare and disqualifying an entire office is unlikely; the judge will decide whether an actual conflict exists and what remedy is appropriate, with the case resuming soon and involving the prosecutor, his adult child, and an investigator.

via CNN|

#charlie-kirk #conflict-of-interest #crime

entertainment2 months ago•40 min saved

Resurfaced Erika Kirk Clip Sparks Debate Over Faith and Fame

A 2014 audition clip of Erika Kirk surfaced showing her flirting with her then-boyfriend and saying, 'Sex sells, babe,' while noting 'it's against our religion.' The video sparked backlash over a perceived thirst for fame and a contrast with her later ultra-religious public image, as she now leads Turning Point USA and has avoided engaging with critics.

via Yahoo|

#charlie-kirk #entertainment #erika-kirk

entertainment2 months ago•32 min saved

Ellen DeGeneres Draws Backlash With Renee Good Comment

Ellen DeGeneres weighed in on the death of Renee Good, sending a somber Instagram post that sparked mixed online reactions as fans debated politics and DeGeneres’ silence on other incidents; Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent, and DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have been living in the UK since late 2024, with ongoing chatter about a 2026 return to the United States.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Australia|

#charlie-kirk #ellen-degeneres #entertainment