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Charlie Kirk

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The killing of Charlie Kirk: the firings and fights over speech after it

14 of 41 stories this year

Tennessee university reinstates professor fired for Charlie Kirk post and settles for $500k · 7 articles, Jan 7Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement · 9 articles, May 20Florida biologist awarded $485K settlement after firing tied to Charlie Kirk death post · 13 articles, May 22Woman fired by Ball State University over Charlie Kirk post will get $225,000 in settlement · 27 articles, May 26Settlement would pay $1.9M to ex-UT professor fired over Charlie Kirk post · 13 articles, Jun 30Arkansas ACLU sues Russellville School District over Charlie Kirk social media post firing · 6 articles, Jul 8Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired after Charlie Kirk posts · 57 articles, Aug 24Outrage as Georgetown students reportedly plan Charlie Kirk ‘lookalike contest’ on assassination anniversary · 5 articles, Sep 7Subscribers Cancel Netflix After “Neck Injury” Joke on One-Year Anniversary of Charlie Kirk Assassination · 5 articles, Sep 10Prof Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk Murder and Villainized “White Men” Still Works for University · 5 articles, Sep 14University of Utah dismisses investigation into alleged doxxing over 'Kirk-iversary' cake · 9 articles, Sep 16High school student wears bloody shirt to mock Charlie Kirk's death — district responds to backlash · 2 articles, Sep 18Jessica Chastain Thriller ‘The Savant’ Getting 2027 Release On Apple TV After Year On Hold · 3 articles, Sep 20Glenn Beck reacts to LEAKED college professor emails saying THIS about Charlie Kirk · 2 articles, Sep 23
The killing of Charlie Kirk: the response, his funeral and his legacy

15 of 63 stories this year

Kid Rock Crushes Bad Bunny in TMZ Poll on Competing Super Bowl Halftime Shows · 14 articles, Feb 2Turning Point USA unveils lineup as alternative to Super Bowl halftime show · 16 articles, Feb 2Trump taps Erika Kirk to serve on the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors · 9 articles, Mar 10Statue of Charlie Kirk set to be unveiled in Times Square: Here's when · 7 articles, Jul 15Sculptor $100K in debt after Charlie Kirk statue fails to find buyer · 13 articles, Jul 20University where Charlie Kirk was assassinated allegedly cancels on memorial planned for one-year anniversary · 3 articles, Aug 9Turning Point USA announces Charlie Kirk memorial on university campus where he was shot · 5 articles, Aug 21Indiana's Goebel Farms chooses Charlie Kirk image for corn maze · 12 articles, Sep 3Without Charlie Kirk, Turning Point is building a future for his movement — and for JD Vance · 7 articles, Sep 6Republican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killing · 70 articles, Sep 8Inside Vice President JD Vance’s Personal and Political Friendship with Charlie Kirk · 4 articles, Sep 10America Has Not Learned the Right Lessons From Charlie Kirk's Murder · 5 articles, Sep 10Charlie Kirk statue vandalized outside of Turning Point USA headquarters · 49 articles, Sep 10Man who debated Charlie Kirk right before killing details 'year of harassment' · 9 articles, Sep 10Report shows Utah Valley University had several security issues on day of Charlie Kirk assassination · 56 articles, Sep 25
The killing of Charlie Kirk: the case against Tyler Robinson

45 of 74 stories this year

Charlie Kirk murder: Defense attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson seeking to disqualify prosecutors · 49 articles, Jan 16Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson to be back in court as lawyers argue to have prosecutors dismissed · 20 articles, Feb 2Charlie Kirk murder: Judge denies defense request to disqualify prosecutors in suspect Tyler Robinson's case · 38 articles, Feb 24Utah judge in Charlie Kirk killing case weighs media access · 12 articles, Mar 13Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay prelim · 22 articles, Mar 31Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson back in court as his lawyers want cameras banned · 26 articles, Apr 17Charlie Kirk murder: Judge rules cameras allowed in courtroom for Tyler Robinson trial · 19 articles, May 8Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing · 15 articles, May 19Judge to decide if a key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public · 13 articles, Jun 1Judge for Charlie Kirk shooting case holds prosecutor in contempt, keeps death penalty on the table · 21 articles, Jun 26Erika Kirk to attend preliminary hearing in late husband's murder case · 3 articles, Jun 29Watch and follow: Day 2 of Charlie Kirk murder case preliminary hearing · 28 articles, Jul 6Erika Kirk makes new filing in Tyler Robinson case, wants evidence displayed in court · 24 articles, Jul 6Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination · 33 articles, Jul 6Prosecutors present surveillance videos in Charlie Kirk murder case · 7 articles, Jul 6WATCH: More video expected during hearing in case against man accused of killing Charlie Kirk · 8 articles, Jul 7Takeaways from a weeklong preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case · 40 articles, Jul 7Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk · 38 articles, Jul 7Details on preliminary hearing in Charlie Kirk murder case · 40 articles, Jul 7Charlie Kirk murder suspect told roommate he "wishes he hadn't done it" in police interview · 13 articles, Jul 7Erika Kirk offers stranger comfort during her husband’s alleged killer’s hearing: ‘She showed love’ · 5 articles, Jul 7DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk killing disputed by defendant's lawyers · 83 articles, Jul 7DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant’s lawyers · 7 articles, Jul 8Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video · 50 articles, Jul 9Charlie Kirk hearing: Prosecutors plan to play redacted statements from defendant's roommate · 68 articles, Jul 9Prosecutors show video from interview with Tyler Robinson's former roommate · 8 articles, Jul 9Utah court views taped statement by roommate of man accused of killing Charlie Kirk · 6 articles, Jul 9Takeaways from the preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk’s accused killer · 7 articles, Jul 9Redacted letter from Tyler Robinson to trans lover accidentally shown in court · 6 articles, Jul 9Lawyers for man charged with killing Charlie Kirk question reliability of evidence · 11 articles, Jul 10Lawyers for man charged with assassinating Charlie Kirk question reliability of evidence · 43 articles, Jul 10Note from suspect in Charlie Kirk killing revealed during hearing · 5 articles, Jul 10Tyler Robinson's father runs thriving masonry business while Utah taxpayers face massive defense tab · 7 articles, Jul 14Prosecutors allege Tyler Robinson targeted Charlie Kirk over his religious and political views · 7 articles, Jul 29Tyler Robinson's attorneys argue against the death penalty in filing · 10 articles, Aug 12Charlie Kirk shooting suspect ineligible for death penalty: Defense · 40 articles, Aug 12Accused Charlie Kirk shooter ineligible for death penalty, defense argues · 8 articles, Aug 12Defense argues against death penalty in Charlie Kirk case · 6 articles, Aug 14Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics · 9 articles, Aug 19Tyler Robinson will go to trial, face possible death penalty for Charlie Kirk killing, judge rules · 12 articles, Aug 31Charlie Kirk's alleged killer could face death penalty after judge rules he'll stand trial · 111 articles, Aug 31Charlie Kirk’s family reacts after case sent to trial · 5 articles, Sep 2Here’s what unfolded in court before Charlie Kirk’s accused killer pleaded not guilty — and what comes next · 10 articles, Sep 2Charlie Kirk’s family accuses university of ‘stunning’ security failures · 55 articles, Sep 16Kirk family’s powerful evidence faces legal twist that could upend wrongful death case, experts warn · 2 articles, Sep 19

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Everything else25 stories in 2026 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Charlie Kirk that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Sep 29Candace Owens falsely accused him of being involved in Charlie Kirk’s killing, Utah man alleges in new defamation lawsuit2 articles · 2 independent sources
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  2. Sep 29Higher Ed Is Mass Producing Violent Leftists Like the Ones Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Murder3 articles · 3 independent sources
    1 left, 0 center, 1 right
  3. Sep 23– 24Atty for illegal alien shot by ICE mocked assassination of Charlie Kirk in now-deleted post2 articles · 2 independent sources
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  4. Sep 10In the year since we lost Charlie Kirk, the media has done its best to act its worst1 articles · 1 independent sources
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  5. Sep 9‘Kirkiversary’ Charlie Kirk look-alike contest advertised at University of South Carolina to mark killing1 articles · 1 independent sources
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  6. Aug 23– 26Hasan Piker is STILL mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination8 articles · 7 independent sources
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  7. Aug 22– 25Are We Shocked Hasan Piker Did This to Mock Charlie Kirk?8 articles · 6 independent sources
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  8. Aug 18Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson debate continues the grift over Charlie Kirk's murder, amassing millions of views1 articles · 1 independent sources
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  9. May 11Pete Davidson Makes Shocking Charlie Kirk Joke at Kevin Hart Roast6 articles · 6 independent sources
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  10. Jan 7Texas teachers union sues state over Charlie Kirk investigations1 articles · 1 independent sources
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Stories that name Charlie Kirk

  1. Sep 11Vance tries to label Democrats as 'party of hatred' as he seizes MAGA spotlight5 articles · 5 independent sources
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  2. Sep 10– 11Shouts of ‘he should be shot’ heard during GOP midterm convention speech criticizing Democratic candidates14 articles · 12 independent sources
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  3. Sep 10– 13Jimmy Kimmel moves Talarico interview to YouTube because of FCC ‘threat’81 articles · 57 independent sources
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  4. Sep 9– 12Trump remains focus of GOP's midterm campaign as convention wraps112 articles · 53 independent sources
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  5. Sep 8– 14Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will 'happen 100 percent'415 articles · 116 independent sources
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  6. Aug 25– 27American flags lowered to half-staff at military installations in honor of Dolly Parton23 articles · 16 independent sources
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  7. Aug 17– 19Medical personnel came to Butch Huskey's house before the Mets star's tragic death5 articles · 5 independent sources
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  8. Aug 10– 12U.S. says it revoked more than 175,000 visas under Trump47 articles · 32 independent sources
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  9. Jul 19– 23Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor94 articles · 51 independent sources
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  10. Jul 16– 17William Shatner will debut his new heavy metal band at Riot Fest6 articles · 5 independent sources
    1 left, 2 center, 1 right
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