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Charlie Kirk’s killer Tyler Robinson was ‘fearful’ of being shot by cops before surrender

Charlie Kirk’s killer Tyler Robinson was ‘fearful’ of being shot by cops before surrender

Tyler Robinson, 22, the man accused of killing right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University, was reportedly afraid of being shot by the cops and had agreed to turn himself in on the condition of it being peaceful. This combination of pictures, created on September 13, 2025, using handouts released by the Utah Governor’s Office, shows …

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As officials searched for Charlie Kirk’s shooter, suspect confessed to his partner, prosecutor says

As officials searched for Charlie Kirk’s shooter, suspect confessed to his partner, prosecutor says

PROVO, Utah (AP) — During the frantic search to find Charlie Kirk’s assassin, the 22-year-old man now charged with capital murder texted his romantic partner and confessed to carrying out an attack he planned for more than a week, court documents said. Prosecutors revealed a series of incriminating texts, a hidden note and DNA evidence while announcing the charges and …

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Russia, China and Iran Use Kirk’s Murder to Stoke Conspiracy Theories and Division – The New York Times

Russia, China and Iran Use Kirk’s Murder to Stoke Conspiracy Theories and Division  The New York Times AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk’s death, CBS News analysis reveals  CBS News Security analysts flag rise in Russian-created misinformation posts on social media following Kirk shooting  ABC News Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk’s killing seeks to widen US divisions  AP News Charlie Kirk Killing Sparks …

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Vance says those who celebrate Charlie Kirk’s death should face consequences as he ramps up criticism of the left

Vance says those who celebrate Charlie Kirk’s death should face consequences as he ramps up criticism of the left

Facebook Tweet Email Link Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday doubled down on his criticism of the left in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, saying the First Amendment does not protect those who allegedly celebrated Kirk’s death from consequences and reaffirming that the White House will go after left-leaning organizations that it claims are inciting violence. “The First Amendment …

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After Charlie Kirk’s killing, false claims flourish online — with help from US adversaries – Politico

After Charlie Kirk’s killing, false claims flourish online — with help from US adversaries  Politico Russia, China and Iran Use Kirk’s Murder to Stoke Conspiracy Theories and Division  The New York Times Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk’s killing seeks to widen US divisions  AP News Security analysts flag rise in Russian-created misinformation posts on social media following Kirk shooting  ABC News AI fuels false …

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Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin feared being shot by police and agreed to peaceful surrender, sheriff says

Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin feared being shot by police and agreed to peaceful surrender, sheriff says

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was afraid of being shot by police and ultimately agreed to a peaceful surrender with the help of his family, a sheriff in Utah said. Robinson was “truly fearful of being shot by law enforcement,” as well as fearful of a SWAT team hit on his house, …

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Charlie Kirk’s murder suspect Tyler Robinson appears in anti-suicide vest as state seeks death penalty: Live updates

Charlie Kirk’s murder suspect Tyler Robinson appears in anti-suicide vest as state seeks death penalty: Live updates

What you need to know Tyler Robinson, 22, has been formally charged with aggravated murder and six other offences, including obstruction of justice and witness tampering, for the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on 10 September at a Utah college. Robinson, who faces the death penalty if convicted, reportedly confessed in text messages to his roommate and in …

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Obama speaks about Kirk’s killing and criticizes Trump

Obama speaks about Kirk’s killing and criticizes Trump

Former President Barack Obama says that the United States is at “an inflection point” following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and that President Donald Trump has further divided the country rather than work to bring people together. “There are no ifs, ands or buts about it: The central premise of our democratic system is that we have to …

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Confronting a Fuller Picture of Charlie Kirk’s Killer

Confronting a Fuller Picture of Charlie Kirk’s Killer

Attorney General Pam Bondi learned a tough lesson yesterday: There are still some pieties of the old right that conservatives aren’t ready to abandon, and bristling at the concept of “hate speech” is one. One day after pledging to “absolutely target” anyone using “hate speech” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, Bondi walked it back, insisting she’d only meant …

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