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crime11 days ago•1 min saved

Ballistics Inconclusive in Charlie Kirk Shooting, Forcing Court Delays

An ATF ballistics analysis could not conclusively link a recovered bullet fragment to the rifle used in the Charlie Kirk killing; the FBI is conducting additional tests. The defense seeks a delay to the May preliminary hearing as prosecutors pursue the death penalty. DNA matching Robinson was found on the rifle’s trigger and cartridges, though defense notes DNA from multiple people on some items; a camera-ban hearing is set for April 17.

via The Guardian|

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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|

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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|

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