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politics4 hours ago•4 min saved

DOJ Threatens Utah Lt. Gov. With Criminal Penalties in Voter Data Fight

The Trump-era Justice Department sent letters to Utah and other states warning chief election officials they could face criminal penalties if noncitizens vote, as it seeks complete, unredacted voter lists. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson calls the move bizarre and unlawful, while a state audit found 99.72% of 2,069,640 voter records are U.S. citizens. Federal lawsuits seeking broad voter data have faced repeated court defeats, and Utah’s case remains unresolved with no hearing yet scheduled.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#deidre-henderson #doj #elections

crime16 hours ago•9 min saved

Defense challenges ballistics as Charlie Kirk case advances toward trial

In Provo, Utah, the five‑day preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, ends with the defense contesting ballistics evidence and signaling that ATF Agent Samantha Karner will testify on ballistics; prosecutors emphasized the evidence already presented, while the Kirk family urged a speedy probable‑cause ruling by Sept. 1. The judge previously sanctioned media over an exhibit display, and the case will return Sept. 1 for oral arguments before Judge Tony Graf decides whether there is probable cause to send Robinson to trial.

via Fox News|

#ballistics #charlie-kirk #crime

politics1 day ago•4 min saved

MAGA figures flood Utah courthouse for Kirk murder hearing

A wave of high-profile conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr. and Utah Senator Mike Lee, attended the preliminary hearing in Utah for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The visible show of support underscores Kirk’s enduring influence within the GOP and the MAGA movement, as prosecutors seek to establish enough evidence to move the case to trial on aggravated murder charges amid a backdrop of political division and disinformation.

via Axios|

#charlie-kirk #maga-movement #politics

crime-and-law1 day ago•9 min saved

Utah murder suspect tells roommate he regrets killing Charlie Kirk

In Utah, 23-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, reportedly told his ex-roommate in a taped interview that he did it, cried afterward and said he wished he hadn't, as prosecutors present video and text messages to push for a trial and a possible death-penalty outcome.

via BBC|

#charlie-kirk #crime-and-law #death-penalty

crime1 day ago•6 min saved

Confession to Roommate Reveals Regret After Charlie Kirk Shooting in Utah

During a Utah preliminary hearing, prosecutors aired a video in which 23-year-old Tyler James Robinson tells his roommate that he killed Charlie Kirk and later says he regrets it; investigators highlight text messages and bullet-engraving notes tied to the case as the state seeks the death penalty and the proceedings move toward trial.

via The Washington Post|

#charlie-kirk #court #crime

business1 day ago•14 min saved

Utah Lands Nearly $0.5 Million in Cash App Settlement

Utah will receive about $482,183 as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind Cash App, over claims it misled users about fraud protections and allowed fraudulent account takeovers. The settlement requires stronger fraud protections, 24/7 live support, an end to certain marketing tactics that increased fraud, consumer education, and reimbursement of unauthorized transactions.

via KSL.com|

#block-inc #business #cash-app

culture2 days ago•135 min saved

Paris Hilton Celebrates Provo Canyon School’s Shutdown After Abuse Allegations

Paris Hilton cheered the end of a long fight after Utah health officials revoked Provo Canyon School’s Springville campus license, citing health and safety violations, failure to report critical incidents, and aggressive physical contact. The school must cease operations by August 6, and its owners may not reapply for five years while the state monitors displaced students. Hilton has long spoken out about abuse at the facility, marking what she calls a hard-fought victory for survivors.

via The Cut|

#abuse-allegations #culture #paris-hilton

crime3 days ago•8 min saved

DNA Clues Tie Tyler Robinson to Charlie Kirk Killing in Utah

Prosecutors in Provo, Utah, presented DNA evidence at Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing linking him to the murder weapon used in Charlie Kirk’s death: Robinson’s DNA was the majority donor on a towel and screwdriver found near a sniper perch, with Lance Twiggs’ DNA also present; FBI analyst Amanda Bakker testified to the mixed DNA results, Twiggs is cooperating and not yet charged, and authorities pointed to surveillance footage and a handwritten confession note as corroboration as they pursue probable cause for trial on aggravated murder with potential death-penalty exposure.

via Fox News|

#charlie-kirk #crime #dna-evidence

politics3 days ago•13 min saved

DOJ threats target Utah’s election chief over voter data demands

The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson threatening criminal prosecution over how the state administers elections and demanding private voter information. Henderson called the DOJ’s behavior “truly bizarre” as she resists sharing sensitive data; the dispute follows DOJ lawsuits seeking voter rolls and Utah’s ongoing legal pushback. Utah audits have found only a small handful of noncitizens on its voter rolls, and the state recently passed citizenship-proof voting requirements to tighten who can vote.

via KSL.com|

#deidre-henderson #department-of-justice #elections

health3 days ago•4 min saved

Provo Canyon School loses license amid abuse and safety concerns

Utah regulators revoked the Springville campus residential treatment license for Provo Canyon School, citing unnecessary restraint, aggressive physical contact and neglect, with all services to be terminated by August 6 and the school given 15 days to appeal. Paris Hilton, who spent about a year there as a teen, has campaigned to close the facility and testified about abuse; the broader context includes ongoing concerns about the troubled-teen industry, with an earlier inquiry finding staff failures at the boys campus and prompting calls for reform.

via BBC|

#child-abuse #health #paris-hilton

usnews3 days ago•16 min saved

Utah revokes Provo Canyon School license amid safety failures

Utah health officials revoked the Provo Canyon School license in Springville after finding noncompliance with health and safety requirements, including inadequate staff ratios, aggressive restraints, neglect, and background-check lapses; services must terminate by Aug. 6. Paris Hilton, who says she was abused at the facility as a teen, supported the action and has campaigned for tighter oversight of the troubled teen industry.

via Page Six|

#health-and-safety #paris-hilton #provo-canyon-school

crime3 days ago•2 min saved

Campus surveillance ties shooter to rooftop ambush before Charlie Kirk shooting

Prosecutors in Provo, Utah, showed campus surveillance that places Tyler Robinson on Utah Valley University grounds hours before he shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk from a rooftop, after strolling the campus, grabbing Chick-fil-A, and contacting Kirk’s staff; investigators recovered the suspected rifle and later found it wrapped in a towel, and witnesses said he fled on foot. A note to his roommate and DNA evidence are among the pieces prosecutors plan to present as they seek the death penalty, arguing the attack endangered others and qualifies as aggravated murder.

via NBC News|

#crime #death-penalty #surveillance

politics3 days ago•381 min saved

Utah revokes license of Provo Canyon School amid safety and abuse concerns

Utah revoked the Provo Canyon School license in Springville for multiple health- and safety-related noncompliance issues, including staff-to-client ratios, unnecessary restraints, neglect, and failing to verify background checks, with 15 days to request a hearing and services to be terminated by Aug. 6; the move follows Paris Hilton’s decades-long abuse allegations and ongoing scrutiny of the troubled-teen industry.

via NBC News|

#boarding-school #child-abuse #paris-hilton

crime3 days ago•9 min saved

Judge Recoils as Charlie Kirk Shooting Footage Is Shown in Utah Preliminary Hearing

In Provo, Utah, Tyler Robinson faced a weeklong preliminary hearing for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors showed videos and audio of the shooting; Judge Tony Graf flinched during one clip while Kirk’s family watched. Witnesses described the shooting’s surroundings and autopsy ruled the death a gunshot homicide. The defense objected to some video evidence, delaying other material, as prosecutors plan further testimony and potentially a death-penalty case if convicted.

via Fox News|

#charlie-kirk #crime #murder

crime4 days ago•38 min saved

Provo prelim weighs Tyler Robinson's fate in Charlie Kirk shooting

Prosecutors in Provo, Utah, resume a five-day preliminary hearing to determine if Tyler Robinson should stand trial for the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, arguing to admit surveillance videos and other evidence while defense raises questions about video alterations and due‑process implications; the case could carry the death penalty if convicted.

via AP News|

#charlie-kirk-shooting #crime #death-penalty