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Confession letter from Charlie Kirk’s murder suspect revealed during hearing

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July 10, 2026

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A five-day preliminary hearing into the case of Charlie Kirk's accused killer, Tyler Robinson, has concluded. The 23-year-old is facing aggravated murder and other charges after allegedly shooting the conservative activist while he addressed a large crowd at Utah Valley University last year. A letter allegedly written by Mr Robinson to his roommate and romantic partner was revealed in court, reading: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it”.

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Crooked Media

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· Jun 25, 2026

This F*cking Guy: John Roberts

The post This F*cking Guy: John Roberts appeared first on Crooked Media.

Knewz

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· Jun 23, 2026

Man commits murder over suspected affair after warning ‘I’m coming back to shoot you’

A California man is facing murder charges for allegedly carrying out a deadly threat after warning another man he would “come back and shoot him” over suspicions of an affair involving his girlfriend. According to prosecutors, the shooting came just hours after a confrontation in which the accused explicitly threatened violence. The alleged killer, Samuel...

MS NOW

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· Jun 26, 2026

Utah prosecutor held in contempt for media comments in Charlie Kirk’s murder case

Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard violated a judge’s order by speaking to the press about the shooting, allegedly carried out by Tyler Robinson. The post Utah prosecutor held in contempt for media comments in Charlie Kirk’s murder case appeared first on MS NOW.

Conservative Review

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· Jul 10, 2026

Watch live: Day 5 of the Charlie Kirk assassination Tyler Robinson pretrial hearing

Friday is the final day of the preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough probable cause to bind Tyler Robinson over for trial in the murder of Charlie Kirk.Thursday, day four, was an absolute bombshell for the prosecution, as Lance Twiggs, Robinson's trans-identifying gay lover, admitted that the individual seen on surveillance footage did look like Tyler Robinson.Twiggs also told the court that the day after Kirk's murder, Robinson returned to their apartment, cried, and said he wishes he hadn't done it.Tune in for Day 5 below: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Boston.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Brothers, town employees, allegedly attacked homeless man in Holbrook and broke several of his bones

Court filings suggest the brothers may have confused the alleged victim with another man who had engaged in a verbal altercation with their father days prior. The post Brothers, town employees, allegedly attacked homeless man in Holbrook and broke several of his bones appeared first on Boston.com.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 26, 2026

Judge keeps death penalty on the table in Tyler Robinson murder case

A Utah judge found one of the prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt on Friday for violating a gag order by making comments to the media about the forthcoming murder trial of Tyler Robinson, but he declined to remove the possibility of the death penalty for Robinson. Robinson’s lawyers previously asked Judge []

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing: Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Charlie Kirk Murder Case L Erika Kirk R Tyler Robinson Images posted by Eric Daugherty @EricLDaughXThe long-awaited...

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 6, 2026

Emotional Testimony Opens Hearing in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

An emotional week of testimony began Monday in the case against the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, as a former campus police officer described witnessing the fatal shooting. According to

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 10, 2026

Damning Recording of Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin’s Former Lover Shown in Court

Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent Brian Davis read portions of the text exchange in court as prosecutors continued presenting evidence against Robinson The post Damning Recording of Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin’s Former Lover Shown in Court first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 9, 2026

Video shows violent Santa Ana chain robbery

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a group of suspects accused of violently attacking and robbing a man in Santa Ana, an assault that was captured on surveillance video, KTLA's Chip Yost reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/santa-ana-police-seek-6-to-8-suspects-in-violent-chain-robbery-caught-on-camera/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

Note from Charlie Kirk's accused killer revealed during hearing

A note from the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin was revealed in court on Thursday outlining an alleged confession amid other evidence tied to the accused killer. Tyler Robinson, 23, allegedly wrote a letter to his roommate and romantic partner that read “Luna, If you are reading this per my text, then I am so sorry....

CNN

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· Jul 7, 2026

First witness in Charlie Kirk case describes moment Kirk was shot

The first witness in the preliminary hearing for the man charged in Charlie Kirk's death described the gunfire and chaos to a courtroom in Utah on Monday. CNN's Nick Watt reports.

McKoysNews

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· Jun 24, 2026

Wanted St Andrew Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Bowden Hill Shooting

Bowden Hill Shooting: A man who was wanted by the police in connection with a [] The post Wanted St Andrew Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Bowden Hill Shooting appeared first on McKoysNews.

Associated Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Hearing resumes in case of Tyler Robinson, man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Watch live coverage of a second day of a key hearing in Charlie Kirk's murder case in Utah, where prosecutors aim to convince a judge that they have enough evidence to try Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing him, and seek the death penalty. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aFXWrj #charliekirk

AllSides

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· Jul 8, 2026

Suspect ate Chick-fil-A and interacted with Charlie Kirk staff before shooting, court hears

The man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk at a college last year strolled around its campus, ate a meal at Chick-fil-A and interacted with the conservative activist's staff before he allegedly killed him, a court has heard. Tyler Robinson, 23, also returned close to the Utah Valley University crime scene afterward

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 8, 2026

Prosecutors play video of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself in

Prosecutors play video of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself in

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Explosive new details rock Charlie Kirk murder case

CNN reporter Nick Watt discusses the Charlie Kirk murder case, in which the suspect’s ex-roommate and romantic partner reveals their texts. “Twiggs testified they messaged back and forth, he and Tyler Robinson, on the night, in the hours after Charlie Kirk was shot,” Mr Watt told Sky News Australia. “Apparently, Tyler Robinson cried a little bit and confirmed that he’d done it. He also said he wished he hadn’t. “It makes Tyler Robinson look pretty guilty.”

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Millions In A Jiffy’: Texas Man Admits Laundering $1.2M Stolen From Seniors In Tech Scam

A Texas man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after admitting he helped launder more than 1.2 million extracted from elderly victims through an international computer-support scam. Chase Harris, 36, of Keller, Texas, entered a guilty plea in federal court before U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern. Harris pleaded guilty to one count [] ‘Millions In A Jiffy’: Texas Man Admits Laundering 1.2M Stolen From Seniors In Tech Scam

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 27, 2026

Why 39 counts of possession of child pornography were dismissed against a former SAPD officer

Matthew Martin, a former San Antonio Police officer, was facing 39 counts of child pornography and a charge for stalking before all charges were dropped. Ben Sifuentes Jr. represented Martin as an attorney and told KSAT this case should have never been filed.

RedState

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· Jul 6, 2026

'Darkest Days of Our Lives': Erika Kirk Faces Husband's Alleged Assassin for First Time in Utah Courtroom

'Darkest Days of Our Lives': Erika Kirk Faces Husband's Alleged Assassin for First Time in Utah Courtroom

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 6, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s family attends hearing for suspect charged with his murder

The family of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk came face-to-face on Monday with his alleged killer as prosecutors laid out their evidence for the murder case against Tyler Robinson, 23, in a preliminary hearing.

Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s parents, widow to attend Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing next week

Charlie Kirk’s parents and his widow Erika Kirk will attend Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing in Utah next week, according to a source familiar with the situation. It marks the first major hearing Kirk’s family is expected to attend since Robinson’s arrest in the days after his assassination. The family is not expected to speak publicly, []...Click to read more

Fox News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Police identify two teen suspects after Penn State student shot dead over stolen phone

Philadelphia police issued arrest warrants for two 16-year-olds who allegedly shot and killed Penn State journalism student Billy Schmidt, 22.

Investing.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Utah prosecutors present case against man accused in Charlie Kirk killing

Utah prosecutors present case against man accused in Charlie Kirk killing

The Independent

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· Jul 7, 2026

The biggest evidence yet emerges in Charlie Kirk murder case

Prosecutors seeking to convince a Utah judge to put the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on trial are expected to present more law enforcement video and a recorded statement from the defendant’s roommate

Daily Mail

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· Jul 6, 2026

Charlie Kirk's parents and widow Erika set to hear distressing NEW evidence about conservative star's murder at crucial Tyler Robinson court hearing: Live updates

Charlie Kirk's parents and widow Erika set to hear distressing NEW evidence about conservative star's murder at crucial Tyler Robinson court hearing: Live updates

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 22, 2026

Judge in Charlie Kirk killing case to decide if prosecutors could be punished for comments in media

The Utah judge in the murder case over Charlie Kirk’s killing says he will rule Monday whether prosecutors could face sanctions for comments to the media about a bullet fragment recovered from the conservative activist’s body. Lawyers for defendant Tyler Robinson have asked Judge Tony Graf to block the death penalty in the case, claiming [] The post Judge in Charlie Kirk killing case to decide if prosecutors could be punished for comments in media appeared first on Loonie Politics.

SB Nation

· Jul 10, 2026

LeBron Watch 2026: Everyone in Northeast Ohio seems to know someone who knows something

A recording of the less than reputable LeBron James free agency rumors.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

Prosecutors present new footage of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect

The man accused in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah last year interacted with members of the conservative commentator’s Turning Point USA organization the morning of the killing, an investigator told a judge Tuesday...

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Never-Before-Seen Tyler Robinson Footage Haunting His Defense

More never-before-seen footage of Tyler Robinson was shown in a Provo, Utah, courtroom on Wednesday, showing the accused killer two days after the Charlie Kirk assassination. Robinson, who is charged with murdering Kirk, turned himself in to authorities 33 hours after Kirk was fatally shot. The video footage presented Wednesday shows Robinson being held at ...

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

Video shows suspect in sniper position as Charlie Kirk shot

Utah prosecutors showed a video that an investigator said showed the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last year ‌in a sniper's position on the roof of a university campus building from which the prominent conservative activist was shot. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #USA #UnitedStates #CharlieKirk Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4y8hVsH 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Fark

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· Jul 11, 2026

Looks like most of the DNA evidence in the Charlie Kirk hearing was, well, you know [Obvious]

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UPI

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· Jul 6, 2026

Preliminary hearing begins for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer

Preliminary hearing begins for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer

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