Charlie Kirk's family has filed a wrongful death notice against Utah Valley University alleging preventable security failures, but legal experts say a sweeping state immunity statute could stop the case before it starts. Attorneys for the Kirk family filed the notice on September 9, 2026, one day before the first anniversary of the conservative leader's […] The post Utah immunity law may block Kirk family's wrongful death case against university despite strong evidence appeared first on American Almanac .
Charlie Kirk's family has filed a wrongful death notice against Utah Valley University alleging preventable security failures, but legal experts say a sweeping state immunity statute could stop the case before it starts. Attorneys for the Kirk family filed the notice on September 9, 2026, one day before the first anniversary of the conservative leader's assassination, naming UVU, former university president Astrid Tuminez, campus police chief Jeffrey Long, and the state of Utah. The filing alleges the university declined additional police officers, failed to address concerns raised by Kirk's own security team, and had no adequate security plan for his campus appearance. Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and…Open
A statue of Charlie Kirk, the assassinated founder of Turning Point USA, has been switfly restored after it was vandalized just days after its unveiling.
A statue of Charlie Kirk, the assassinated founder of Turning Point USA, has been switfly restored after it was vandalized just days after its unveiling. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A statue of Charlie Kirk, unveiled at Turning Point USA (TPUSA) headquarters on the one-year anniversary of his assassination, was vandalized with red paint over the weekend to resemble his wounds after he was shot. The team at TPUSA quickly restored the statue, reaffirming their commitment to honoring Kirk’s legacy. WHEN & WHERE: The vandalism occurred at TPUSA headquarters shortly after the statue’s unveiling on the one-year anniversary of Kirk’s murder, which took place on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. KEY QUOTE: “They thought a…Open
The assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University triggered a months-long doxing campaign that turned friends, co-workers, and neighbors against one another, and the divide it opened shows no sign of closing. Kirk, the co-founder and leader of Turning Point USA and arguably the most influential conservative youth movement leader in a generation, was […] The post One year after Charlie Kirk's killing, doxing wave and neighbor-on-neighbor harassment leave lasting scars appeared first on American Almanac .
The assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University triggered a months-long doxing campaign that turned friends, co-workers, and neighbors against one another, and the divide it opened shows no sign of closing. Kirk, the co-founder and leader of Turning Point USA and arguably the most influential conservative youth movement leader in a generation, was shot and killed on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025, while debating a student with progressive political views in front of a crowd of more than 3,000 people. National Review reported Kirk was struck in the neck by a long-range shooter wearing dark clothing, potentially firing from a rooftop. Two suspects were taken into custody and released…Open
One year after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, the evidence prosecutors have assembled against the man charged with his murder paints a picture of premeditation, political hostility, and a failed attempt to cover his tracks. Kirk, 31, was struck in the neck by a single.30-06 caliber bullet on […] The post Evidence against Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk killing: confessions, engravings, and a trail of texts appeared first on American Almanac .
One year after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, the evidence prosecutors have assembled against the man charged with his murder paints a picture of premeditation, political hostility, and a failed attempt to cover his tracks. Kirk, 31, was struck in the neck by a single.30-06 caliber bullet on September 10, 2025, while debating in front of thousands at the Orem, Utah, campus. He died from the wound. Two days later, authorities arrested Tyler Robinson, then 22, after a manhunt that included the release of surveillance footage showing a suspect walking across campus with an apparent limp. Robinson, now 23, has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges, including aggravated murder creating a…Open
A family farm in Evansville, Indiana, built a corn maze tribute to the late Charlie Kirk as a statement about free speech, and critics answered with a coordinated campaign of negative reviews that forced the business off Google entirely. Goebel Farms designed its 2026 corn maze as a portrait of Kirk, the Turning Point USA […] The post Indiana farm honors slain Charlie Kirk with corn maze — and pays the price for it appeared first on American Almanac .
A family farm in Evansville, Indiana, built a corn maze tribute to the late Charlie Kirk as a statement about free speech, and critics answered with a coordinated campaign of negative reviews that forced the business off Google entirely. Goebel Farms designed its 2026 corn maze as a portrait of Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Kirk was 31 and a father of two. The farm framed the tribute not as a political endorsement but as a memorial to a man killed for expressing his views, and a call for Americans to disagree without resorting to hatred. The response from parts of the community was swift and hostile. Dozens of negative Google reviews…Open
Utah Governor Spencer Cox called for Americans to seek a better path amid deepening political division, pointing to the deadly shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk as a warning sign of what happens when rhetoric turns toxic. Nearly a year after Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University, Cox returned to the […] The post Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urges Americans to reject political contempt after Charlie Kirk shooting appeared first on American Almanac .
Utah Governor Spencer Cox called for Americans to seek a better path amid deepening political division, pointing to the deadly shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk as a warning sign of what happens when rhetoric turns toxic. Nearly a year after Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University, Cox returned to the scene in Orem to speak with ABC News’ Martha Raddatz about the state of the nation. The conversation, as reported by ABC News , centered on what Cox sees as a dangerous level of anger and division, one that has left Americans “desperate for something better.” “70% of this country doesn't like where we are right now,” Cox said, reflecting on the aftermath of Kirk's shooting and the broader…Open
A family farm in Evansville, Indiana, carved a corn maze portrait of the late Charlie Kirk to honor free speech, and when critics flooded its Google page with negative reviews, the owners stood their ground. Goebel Farms announced its 2026 corn maze design as a tribute to the Turning Point USA founder, who was fatally […] The post Indiana farm honors Charlie Kirk with corn maze — and refuses to back down after online backlash appeared first on American Almanac .
A family farm in Evansville, Indiana, carved a corn maze portrait of the late Charlie Kirk to honor free speech, and when critics flooded its Google page with negative reviews, the owners stood their ground. Goebel Farms announced its 2026 corn maze design as a tribute to the Turning Point USA founder, who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. The maze features Kirk's likeness along with the words "RIP CK" and the date "9 10 25," the Washington Examiner reported . Within days, the farm faced dozens of negative Google reviews and hostile comments across social media, a coordinated effort to punish a small business for memorializing a man who died for speaking his mind. The farm did not…Open
By Patricia McCarthy For those of us who tuned to see Tyler Robinson’s lawyer claim that Charlie Kirk deserved to be killed, it was just another nail in the coffin of that once-thought-to-be-great system of justice.
A Utah judge has laid out in a written order exactly why 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will face trial on all seven charges, including aggravated murder carrying a potential death sentence, for the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Fourth District Judge Tony Graf Jr. published the order Wednesday from the courthouse in […] The post Utah judge details why death penalty stays on the table for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk killing appeared first on American Almanac .
A Utah judge has laid out in a written order exactly why 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will face trial on all seven charges, including aggravated murder carrying a potential death sentence, for the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Fourth District Judge Tony Graf Jr. published the order Wednesday from the courthouse in Provo, Utah, formalizing a ruling he delivered orally earlier in the week. The order binds Robinson over for trial and preserves the state's ability to seek the death penalty, a outcome Robinson's defense team had fought to prevent. Robinson, through attorney Kathy Nester, pleaded not guilty to all seven charges on Tuesday. The written order centers on a single legal question that could determine…Open
Tonight on "Katie Pavlich Tonight," Lauren Wright guest-hosts. Breaking news: Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the murder of Charlie Kirk. Charlie's friend and colleague, Blake Neff, joins the show with his reaction. The jury in the Lindsay Clancy case is still deliberating. When will it reach a verdict? Kalshi has issued its first-ever lifetime ban to George Santos. Plus, will Congress ever pass a stock trading ban? AOC wants a data center at Mar-a-Lago, but her "off-the-cuff" media moment looks suspiciously staged. The Department of Health and Human Services is examining the effects of screen use on children, just days after Meta's multibillion-dollar settlement over allegations that social media harmed youth mental health. Plus,…
