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Florida biologist wins $485K settlement after firing over Charlie Kirk post
politics4 days ago

Florida biologist wins $485K settlement after firing over Charlie Kirk post

Florida biologist Brittney Brown won a $485,000 settlement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after being fired for reposting a meme about Charlie Kirk; the payout covers backpay, damages and attorney costs, and she won’t seek further work with the agency. The case is framed as a First Amendment free-speech victory amid a wave of Kirk-related firings, and discovery later showed far fewer formal complaints than the agency claimed, with a judge sanctioning a supervisor for exaggerating the numbers.

via The Guardian|
#brittney-brown#charlie-kirk#first-amendment
Former Tennessee officer awarded $835K after wrongful incarceration over Charlie Kirk meme
politics6 days ago

Former Tennessee officer awarded $835K after wrongful incarceration over Charlie Kirk meme

A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer, Larry Bushart, settled a federal wrongful incarceration lawsuit for $835,000 after being jailed for 37 days over a Facebook meme about Charlie Kirk; the charges were dropped once he couldn’t pay a $2 million bond. The settlement, funded by the county’s insurer, does not acknowledge wrongdoing and highlights First Amendment protections in the context of social media expression.

via CNN|
#charlie-kirk#first-amendment#free-speech
Kubrick’s Daughter Targets Erika Kirk on X, Calls for TPUSA Shutdown
politics25 days ago

Kubrick’s Daughter Targets Erika Kirk on X, Calls for TPUSA Shutdown

Vivian Kubrick, daughter of film director Stanley Kubrick, blasted Erika Kirk on X with a venomous post, calling her speech ghastly and inauthentic and labeling her a threat to the country, while urging leaders to sever ties with Turning Point USA; Erika Kirk had addressed TPUSA supporters via a pre-recorded video amid ongoing coverage of her public appearances and her husband Charlie Kirk.

via New York Post|
#charlie-kirk#erika-kirk#politics
End of the Kirk Era: Arkansas Chapter Splits from Turning Point USA and Rebrands
politics1 month ago

End of the Kirk Era: Arkansas Chapter Splits from Turning Point USA and Rebrands

At the University of Arkansas, the campus Turning Point USA chapter severed ties with the national group and rebranded as Young American Revival, citing disagreements over Turning Point’s direction, Israel/Iran policy framing, and alignment with Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The split—driven by concern that Turning Point had strayed from conservative policy and values in Kirk’s absence—illustrates ongoing questions about the movement’s future and identity. While Turning Point has expanded nationally (thousands of chapters), the local move highlights internal fractures; the renamed group drew about 20 attendees at its first meeting, far below the peak of roughly 450 members the chapter saw after Kirk’s memorial. The outcome remains uncertain for the hundreds of members and the broader conservative youth movement.

via The New York Times|
#campus-politics#charlie-kirk#politics
TPUSA Pins Liberal Tactics on Sparse JD Vance Crowd in Athens
politics1 month ago

TPUSA Pins Liberal Tactics on Sparse JD Vance Crowd in Athens

Turning Point USA blamed liberal groups for the sparse JD Vance event in Athens, noting about 2,000 attendees out of roughly 10,000 free tickets and a venue that could fit about 4,000 once the stage was set. Erika Kirk did not appear due to security concerns, while Vance spoke with TPUSA’s Andrew Kolvet. The turnout drew mockery from Morning Joe and online critics, but the Secret Service said there was no credible threat.

via The Daily Beast|
#charlie-kirk#erika-kirk#georgia
Defense seeks delay in Charlie Kirk shooting case amid ballistic review
crime1 month ago

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
Defense seeks six-month delay in Kirk shooting case to scrutinize weapon DNA
crime1 month ago

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
Defense Hardens Ballistics Question in Charlie Kirk Shooting Case
crime1 month ago

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