Assassination

Defendant pleads not guilty in Charlie Kirk murder case as judge allows death penalty

Robinson faces seven charges, among them aggravated murder for endangering the lives of others at the event. That count carries the death penalty in Utah.

 Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, appears during a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, US, December 11, 2025.
Iranian military commander Mohsen Rezaee attends the funeral ceremonies for Ali Shamkhani, political advisor to Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes, in Tehran, Iran, March 14, 2026; illustrative.

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Rep. Randy Fine, the Jewish Republican incumbent in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, won his primary against social media personality Dan Bilzerian on Tuesday. Here, Fine addresses The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June, 2026.

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Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court on August 11, 2026 in New York City. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and faces state and federal murder charges.

Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial postponed amid double jeopardy challenge


NRB’s Troy Miller on Charlie Kirk: ‘He championed speech over violence'

Police locked down UVU and launched a sweeping search as bipartisan leaders condemned the killing and tributes poured in from faith and pro-Israel groups

Candles are placed next to a picture of Charlie Kirk during a vigil under the line "In Memory of Charlie Kirk, for freedom, patriotism and justice" in front of the Embassy of the United States in Berlin, Germany September 11, 2025.

WATCH: FBI releases footage of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect fleeing scene

According to the FBI, trace evidence collected from the rooftop includes shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print.

FBI footage of the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk fleeing the scene at Utah Valley University, September 10, 2025.

Words, not weapons: A democracy that allows assassination has forfeited its foundations - editorial

Kirk's passing cannot be separated from the deeper crisis facing America and Israel: the rise of political violence. Whether in Jerusalem or Washington, we've seen rhetoric become bullets.

U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd shortly before he was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025.

FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny for inaccurately saying Kirk killer had been caught

FBI Director Kash Patel faces backlash after wrongly announcing a suspect was caught in Charlie Kirk’s killing, sparking confusion and criticism.

 PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 13: Former Chief of Staff to the U.S. Secretary of Defense Kash Patel speaks during a campaign rally for U.S. Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump at Findlay Toyota Center on October 13, 2024 in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Nation on edge: Experts warn of 'vicious spiral' in political violence after Kirk killing

The assassination of Charlie Kirk could fuel a dangerous wave of political violence, experts warn, as US unrest nears historic levels.

Candles are placed next to a picture of Charlie Kirk during a vigil under the line "In Memory of Charlie Kirk, for freedom, patriotism and justice" in front of the Embassy of the United States in Berlin, Germany September 11, 2025.

Charlie Kirk killing: Rumors, misinformation rampant on social media

Misleading posts, fake headlines, and AI chatbot blunders spread online after Charlie Kirk’s killing, fueling confusion about the Utah campus shooting.

A man shows an image of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on his smartphone, as people gather to mourn U.S. right-wing activist, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, outside the U.S. embassy in Madrid, Spain, September 11, 2025.

Panthers fire employee for insensitive post about Charlie Kirk

"Why are y'all sad? Your man said it was worth it ..." read the post, which included a photo of Kirk and a reference to the song "Protect Ya Neck" by the Wu-Tang Clan, per the report.

US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk appears at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025.

Ammunition in Kirk killing engraved with expressions of transgender, antifascist ideology - report

According to an early bulletin by The Wall Street Journal, the older-model 0.30 caliber hunting rifle was discovered near the scene, with sources telling the paper to urge caution.

FILE PHOTO: Founder and president of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S., February 28, 2019.

Charlie Kirk assassination condemned as political violence by US, global leaders

Leaders worldwide condemned the assassination of US activist Charlie Kirk, with many calling it an act of political violence threatening democracy.

Political activist and commentator Charlie Kirk appears at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, US, September 10, 2025

'A lion-hearted friend': Israeli officials mourn Charlie Kirk's death

Netanyahu revealed that he had spoken to Kirk two weeks ago and invited him to Israel, describing him as a "lion-hearted friend" of the Jewish state.

Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, puts on a MAGA hat during the AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point in Phoenix, Arizona, US December 19, 2024.