FBI chief Kash Patel faces Senate panel
WASHINGTON: FBI Director Kash Patel faces a Senate panel on Tuesday (Sep 16) amid criticism of his handling of the investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are also expected to grill Patel over
Robinson charged with murder in Kirk shooting case
Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Alleged shooter Tyler Robinson was charged Tuesday with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child.
Crime scene DNA in Kirk murder matches suspect: FBI
WASHINGTON: DNA found at the scene of the murder of US conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has been matched to suspect Tyler Robinson, FBI Director Kash Patel said Monday.Robinson, 22, was arrested...
Suspect wrote note threatening Kirk, tied to scene by DNA, FBI director says
The suspect accused of murdering right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in Utah told another person in a text message before the shooting that he planned to kill Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday. In an appearance on Fox News' "Fox & Friends," Patel also said investigators believe the suspect…
FBI chief Patel faces Senate panel amid Kirk shooting, Epstein file furors
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify before a U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday, where he is likely to face sharp questions about his handling of the investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the decision not to release investigative files related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
FBI: DNA evidence links suspect to Charlie Kirk’s killing
WASHINGTON (Sept 16): Investigators have found DNA evidence linking alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson to last week’s crime scene, Xinhua reported Monday, citing the United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel. “We have the DNA on the screwdriver that was found on the rooftop and the towel that the firearmRead More
DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director says
OREM, Utah (AP) — DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matched that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday.Investigators also have used DNA evidence to link the suspect, Tyler Robinson, with a screwdriver recovered from the rooftop where the fatal shot was fired, Patel said Monday on the Fox News show “Fox & Friends.” Authorities in Utah are preparing to file capital murder charges against Robinson as early as Tuesday in the killing of Kirk, a dominant figure in conservative politics who became a confidant of President Donald Trump after founding Arizona-based Turning Point USA, one of the nation's largest political organizations. Kirk, who brought young, conservative evangelical Christians into politics, was shot Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University during one of his many campus stops. The shooting raised fears about increasing political violence in a deeply polarized United States.…
Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson charged with murder; prosecutors to seek death penalty
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced formal charges against alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson on Tuesday with seven counts, including aggravated murder, after Kirk was shot and killed during an event last week at Utah Valley University.
Kash Patel's FBI leadership under scrutiny ahead of Senate Judiciary oversight hearing
Senate Democrats plan to question FBI Director Kash Patel over recent agency firings and his social media posts during the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation.
Formal charges, initial court hearing expected today for accused Charlie Kirk assassin
The Utah County Attorney's Office is expected to file formal charges today against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
'Most transparent' FBI ever: Patel updates Senate on Kirk assassination probe
FBI Director Kash Patel provided updates on the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation during Senate testimony, noting over 100 interviews conducted and suspect Tyler Robinson in custody.
Suspected gunman Robinson wrote note threatening Kirk, tied to scene by DNA, FBI director says
The Washington Post reported Robinson had sent a message via Discord to friends, apparently confessing to the crime on Thursday night.
Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer's Bombshell Text About Being Able To 'Take Out' The Activist Revealed
New DNA evidence and threatening messages strengthen the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk.
Live updates: Officials announce charges in Charlie Kirk killing, will seek death penalty
The suspect in the slaying of Charlie Kirk has been charged, and prosecutors will seek the death penalty.
Charlie Kirk's Shooter Showed "Warning Signs" Before Assassination: FBI
Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, may have been "aided and abetted" by an "extended network," the FBI suggested on Monday.
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