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Megyn Kelly Says Erika Kirk Sought Prayer After Jezebel 'Curse' Article Before Assassination

Authorities have not linked the removed satirical piece to the attack.

Overview

  • Kelly said the couple asked a friend she believed was a Catholic priest to pray over Charlie the night before he was killed.
  • Jezebel ran the Sept. 8 story titled "We Paid Some Etsy Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk," which described petty hexes and explicitly disclaimed any wish for physical harm.
  • Following the Sept. 10 shooting, Jezebel removed the article, posted a note condemning the killing, and later characterized the piece as humor.
  • Kelly urged Jezebel and Etsy to apologize to Erika Kirk and called for Jezebel to identify the writer; archived versions initially listed Claire Guinan before the byline was changed to "Jezebel."
  • Investigators continue their probe into the assassination and have not cited any evidence connecting the Jezebel article to the crime.