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As Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Kirk Killing, Leaders Rebuke Conspiracy Theories

Prosecutors describe a case built on DNA findings alongside alleged admissions in texts.

Overview

  • Utah County prosecutors charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with capital murder and related counts and said they will pursue the death penalty.
  • Charging documents cite DNA matching Robinson on the rifle’s trigger and messages in which he allegedly confessed and directed his partner to a note about targeting Charlie Kirk.
  • Sheriff Nate Brooksby said Robinson surrendered peacefully after expressing fear of being shot by police, while investigators continue to probe whether anyone else knew of his plans.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned false claims linking Israel to the killing, and GOP strategist Karl Rove criticized efforts to blame vague political opponents.
  • The House Oversight Committee called on executives from Discord, Steam, Twitch and Reddit to testify on platform safeguards, as supporters held vigils including a Weber State University gathering of about 250 people.