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crime1 day ago•2 min saved

Widow pushes for full public display of exhibits in Charlie Kirk killing case

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, asked a Utah judge to allow the open courtroom display of all exhibits tied to her husband’s killing, arguing that transparency is needed to curb conspiracy theories as the preliminary hearing weighs whether there is enough evidence to move forward with the case against Tyler Robinson. The filing highlights disputes over video edits, DNA handling and chain of custody, and a roommate interview and note that prosecutors say suggest a confession; the judge has not ruled on admissibility as the hearing continues.

via The Guardian|

#charlie-kirk #crime #erika-kirk

politics27 days ago•30 min saved

Biblical Womanhood Takes Center Stage at TPUSA Women’s Summit

A Rolling Stone feature follows Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, as she leads Turning Point USA’s Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio with a faith‑forward vision of womanhood—emphasizing biblical motherhood, submission to God and husband, and a critique of feminism—while attendees enjoy branded wellness culture and career talk, navigate debates about women’s roles and preaching, and contend with fringe voices amid a large conservative Christian movement.

via Rolling Stone|

#erika-kirk #feminism #politics

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Erika Kirk rejects dating rumors in wake of Charlie Kirk’s death

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow and TPUSA leader, publicly denied claims she’s dating casino heir Blake Wynn, calling the allegations 'lies' and saying she was in Arizona with her son on May 14; the rumors were spread by Collin Campbell, who has publicly pressed the story, while Wynn and Campbell have traded rebuttals, and Erika’s lawyers previously sent Campbell a cease-and-desist over defamatory statements.

via LADbible|

#charlie-kirk #collin-scott-campbell #dating-rumors

politics1 month ago•63 min saved

Erika Kirk Denies Dating Rumors After Charlie Kirk’s Death

Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, rejected online claims she has a new boyfriend, saying the rumors are false and that she was in Arizona celebrating her son’s birthday; conspiracy theorist Collin Campbell pushed the story, which Wynn denied as dating Erika. Kirk’s team had previously sent Campbell a cease-and-desist, and the feud underscores the ongoing online attacks surrounding the Kirk family.

via The Daily Beast|

#blake-wynn #charlie-kirk #collin-campbell

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

San Antonio man charged with terror threats against Erika Kirk ahead of TPUSA event

A 26-year-old San Antonio man, Jacob Wenske, was arrested on two felony counts of making a terroristic threat causing public fear after allegedly posting threats to bomb and kill Turning Point USA speaker Erika Kirk ahead of the group’s Women’s Leadership Summit; bond was set at a combined $120,000, and the event is scheduled June 5-7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter.

via KSAT|

#crime #erika-kirk #san-antonio

politics2 months ago•25 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•61 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Secret Service finds no credible threats at UGA Turning Point USA rally after Erika Kirk cancellation

The Secret Service determined there were no credible threats tied to the University of Georgia's Turning Point USA rally, despite Erika Kirk's cancellation over security concerns; the event proceeded with JD Vance speaking and security noting the site was secure, and Kirk is not expected to appear at later stops.

via CBS News|

#erika-kirk #politics #secret-service

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Threats Prompt Erika Kirk to Skip TPUSA Event in Athens, Vance Says

Vice President JD Vance said Erika Kirk, TPUSA's CEO and Charlie Kirk’s widow, did not attend a Turning Point USA event in Athens because she received threats; organizers briefly considered canceling, but Secret Service advised letting her proceed for her safety and peace of mind.

via WSB-TV|

#athens-georgia #erika-kirk #jd-vance

world2 months ago•57 min saved

Kirk widow Erika pulls out of TPUSA event with JD Vance over threats

Erika Kirk, the widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk, withdrew from a Turning Point USA event featuring Vice President JD Vance due to threats on her life; Vance said he had spoken with the Secret Service and wasn’t worried about his own safety, but offered no details about the threats.

via Reuters|

#charlie-kirk #erika-kirk #jd-vance

entertainment3 months ago•11 min saved

Druski Debunks Viral 'White Grandfather' Photo, Confirms Neighbor Not Relative

Druski addresses the viral image of an older man with him, confirming the man is his childhood neighbor (not a relative) and debunking rumors of a cease-and-desist from Erika Kirk, while the piece notes backlash over his white-face skit and ongoing online speculation surrounding Erika Kirk.

via theroot.com|

#conservative-white-women-skit #druski #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•6 min saved

Druski's Erika Kirk Parody Draws Backlash and AI Mix-Ups

Druski’s viral sketch portraying Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA’s CEO, during a mock press conference about Iran has sparked a divided online reaction, with supporters praising its satire and critics calling it inappropriate or in poor taste given Kirk’s bereavement; the clip has drawn tens of millions of views, while AI tools even misidentified the spoof as the real Kirk, highlighting ongoing challenges for image-based satire interpretation.

via Military.com|

#ai-misidentification #backlash #druski

politics4 months 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

politics4 months 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|

#charlie-kirk #elizabeth-lane #erika-kirk

entertainment5 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