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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1903, Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983) was born. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1976, Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1995, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman (born 1920) passed away. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Latest: Defense disputes DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk assassination hearing

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The preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to resume Wednesday afternoon, with defense attorneys expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors say links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon. Prosecutors are trying to convince state District Judge Tony Graf that they have [] The post The Latest: Defense disputes DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk assassination hearing appeared first on Loonie Politics.

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UPI

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· Jul 8, 2026

Defense questions DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk killing

Defense questions DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk killing

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 8, 2026

DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers

DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers

Watchdog Report

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· Jul 9, 2026

DNA Bombshell Upends Kirk Shooting

In the struggle to separate evidence from rumor in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, Cam Higby’s work matters because it exposes just how aggressively social media can invert the facts—especially around the DNA and video evidence against Tyler Robinson. Key Points Prosecutors have assembled a multi-layered evidentiary case against Tyler Robinson—DNA, rooftop “sniper pad” findings, []

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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The Daily Wire

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· Jul 8, 2026

Testimony, Security Footage Contradict Candace Owens’ Insane Defense Of Tyler Robinson

Only two days into a preliminary hearing for the Tyler Robinson murder case and newly presented security footage and testimony are contradicting a conspiracy peddled by Candace Owens. Owens has accused more than a dozen individuals and shadowy groups or governments of being involved in the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, while ...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tyler Robinson hearing: Lance Twigg's DNA found in rifle used to kill Charlie Kirk; new UVU footage emerges

DNA found on key evidence in the Charlie Kirk murder case mostly matched Lance Twiggs, fueling fresh speculation despite the FBI previously clearing him.

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...

Knewz

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· Jul 10, 2026

Megyn Kelly blasts Charlie Kirk conspiracy theorists

Megyn Kelly pushed back on conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an appearance on Sky News Australia. Kelly told doubters to produce credible evidence or stop making accusations. Kirk was fatally shot in September 2025, and Tyler Robinson, 23, has since been charged with his murder. Kelly declared that Robinson...

National Review

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Damning Case Against Tyler Robinson

During the pretrial hearings, prosecutors teased a mountain of evidence that makes a mockery of Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories.

DNyuz

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· Jul 5, 2026

Alex Murdaugh seeking DNA dream team behind Bryan Kohberger case to help rewrite murder trial

Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys want a Texas forensic DNA lab known for helping crack some of the nation’s most notorious murder cases to test unknown male DNA found beneath Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails as the disgraced South Carolina attorney heads toward a new double-murder trial. Murdaugh, once a powerful personal injury attorney in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, was []

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.

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

JonBenet Ramsey mystery reignited by lab scandal that adds pressure to unleash DNA help dad is ‘begging’ for

John Ramsey says forensic genetic genealogy could finally name his daughter's killer as Boulder police confirm the CBI DNA scandal had no case effect.

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

LIVE: Utah court to rule on whether to try Tyler Robinson over alleged Kirk killing

A Utah judge will hear testimony on whether there is sufficient evidence to try Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. Utah prosecutors played a video on Tuesday that an investigator said showed the man accused of killing Kirk last year in a ‌sniper's position on the roof of a university campus building from which the prominent conservative activist was shot. #Utah #CharlieKirk #tylerrobinson #Court #UnitedStates Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

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.”

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 8, 2026

DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant’s lawyers

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon when a weeklong hearing continues Wednesday. A member of Tyler Robinson’s defense team interrogated a DNA analyst from the [] The post DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant’s lawyers appeared first on Loonie Politics.

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.

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

Daily Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

All the Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories that have been DEBUNKED at suspect Tyler Robinson's court hearing

All the Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories that have been DEBUNKED at suspect Tyler Robinson's court hearing

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 12, 2026

JonBenét Ramsey Case Back in Focus as Father Urges Advanced DNA Analysis

Authorities say a former Colorado DNA analyst's misconduct did not affect the investigation, but John Ramsey believes modern forensic technology could still identify his daughter's killer.

Times of India

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· Jun 30, 2026

‘Microphone theory’: Candace Owens revives controversial claim in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Charlie Kirk was killed during a TPUSA event in Utah in September 2025, and prosecutors accuse Tyler James Robinson of carrying out a politically motivated assassination. While investigators say forensic evidence strongly supports the lone-gunman case, Candace Owens has continued raising doubts and promoting the “exploding microphone” theory. Her claims have fueled debate online as Robinson’s high-profile case heads toward trial.

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.

Arise News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Charlie Kirk Murder Case: Defence Challenges DNA Evidence Linking Suspect To Rifle

Defence lawyers challenge DNA evidence linking Tyler Robinson to the suspected murder weapon in Charlie Kirk assassination case hearing.

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

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.

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

Defense lawyers dispute DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk case

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are expected on Wednesday to question the DNA evidence linking their client to the weapon allegedly used. Robinson's lawyers questioned FBI analyst Amanda Bakker during the five-day preliminary hearing on Tuesday about her techniques used to connect Robinson to a...

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...

People.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Twins Were Suspects in College Student's Killing. Then One Went to Jail for His Brother’s Crime

After Richard Phan’s 2014 killing, prosecutors initially charged the wrong twin brother — a twist now explored in the Audible Original podcast 'Blood Will Tell'

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

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Red Fox murder acquittals: The definitive story of James Henry Wilson - one of NZ’s most dangerous criminals

Red Fox murder acquittals: The definitive story of James Henry Wilson - one of NZ’s most dangerous criminals

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 10, 2026

Tyler Robinson Lawyers Challenge DNA Evidence in Charlie Kirk Killing Hearing

Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson are challenging DNA evidence in the Utah murder case over Charlie Kirk’s killing, pressing one of the most important questions in the preliminary hearing.

emptywheel

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· Jul 2, 2026

John Brennan’s Deletions

John Brennan's lawsuit argues that, without an injunction, by the time he is indicted, DOJ will have destroyed some of the records showing how DOJ unlawfully targeted him. The post John Brennan’s Deletions appeared first on emptywheel.

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