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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Charlie Kirk’s murder suspect Tyler Robinson appears in anti-suicide vest as state seeks death penalty: Live updates
District Attorney: Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics, we’re seeking death penalty Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email The 22-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk has been formally charged with aggravated murder and …
Read More »‘South Park’ to Skip First Planned Episode After Charlie Kirk Murder
South Park is taking an additional week off. The Comedy Central series is skipping yet another week, with the cable network releasing the news on Wednesday, Sept. 17 — the same day as the new episode was supposed to air. This time, however, the news came with a rare statement from creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone: “Apparently when you …
Read More »Is there any way forward after Charlie Kirk’s murder?
Shortly following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, many politicians and pundits were quick to highlight the importance of civil discourse. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for an “off-ramp” to political hostilities, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a statement condemning political violence. He lauded Kirk’s “commitment to debate,” adding, “The best way to honor Charlie’s memory is …
Read More »The Plan to Turn Charlie Kirk’s Murder Into a Left-Wing Crackdown – The New York Times
The Plan to Turn Charlie Kirk’s Murder Into a Left-Wing Crackdown The New York Times Kirk evidence contrasts with White House claims over ‘radical left’ groups and the CDC’s big week: Morning Rundown NBC News JD Vance vows retribution on liberal institutions after Charlie Kirk killing The Washington Post MAGA debates how to respond to Kirk’s killing Politico Free speech alarm grows as White …
Read More »Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson makes stony-faced first court appearance as he’s charged with capital murder
By GERMANIA RODRIGUEZ POLEO, US CHIEF REPORTER and RACHEL BOWMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Updated: 00:26, 17 September 2025 Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder, made his first court appearance today via Zoom after allegedly shooting and killing the conservative activist in Utah last week. The 22-year-old appeared disheveled and expressionless as the judge read out the charges against …
Read More »Tyler Robinson Shows No Emotion As Murder Charge Read At Hearing
Tyler Robinson, 22, showed no emotion as his charges were read out during his first court appearance on Tuesday. Robinson, who appeared via video link, was formally charged with aggravated murder in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced Tuesday that his office will seek the death penalty, citing the severity of the …
Read More »Charlie Kirk Killing Live Updates: Suspect Faces Aggravated Murder Charge, and Death Penalty – The New York Times
Charlie Kirk Killing Live Updates: Suspect Faces Aggravated Murder Charge, and Death Penalty The New York Times Live updates: Charlie Kirk shooting investigation, suspect Tyler Robinson hearing CNN Utah files murder charges against Tyler Robinson NPR ‘I had enough of hatred’: Kirk’s accused killer wrote in texts to roommate, officials say KATU ‘I had enough of his hatred’: Here’s what court docs allege suspected …
Read More »Luigi Mangione’s state terrorism charges dismissed in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder, judge rules
The state terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, were dismissed Tuesday, as he appeared in court in New York City for a pre-trial hearing. Mangione walked into Manhattan Criminal Court, shackled and wearing tan prison clothing, shortly before 9:30 a.m. for the hearing on several pre-trial motions. Members of the press and the public …
Read More »Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty
35m ago Police found targets with bullet holes at Robinson’s home Police found several targets with bullet holes in Robinson’s home, according to Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray and charging documents. Robinson allegedly told his roommate that he had been planning to kill Kirk for about a week, according to text messages included in the charging documents. Investigators also …
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