Ruby Franke, the Utah parenting blogger accused of abusing her six children with her blogging co-host — and co-defendant — Jodi Hildebrandt, appeared in court on Monday and entered a plea deal. Franke, 41, pleaded guilty to four of six counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse in a St. George …
Read More »Rubio says visa holders should be deported if they celebrate Charlie Kirk’s killing
Sec. Marco Rubio told Fox News it “makes no sense” to allow foreign-born U.S. visa holders to stay in the country if they glorify the killing of Charlie Kirk. “We shouldn’t be bringing people into this country. We should not be giving visas to people who are going to come …
Read More »Ex-FBI agent turned UVU professor breaks down the evidence trail Tyler Robinson left for detectives
The suspect accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University “left evidence everywhere” despite what appears to be extensive planning for the attack, according to a former FBI agent who now teaches criminal justice at the school. Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of assassinating the …
Read More »Prosecution's weak spot in Charlie Kirk assassination case emerges: expert
PROVO, Utah — One of the biggest vulnerabilities in the case against Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, could be the prosecution’s timeline, according to a prominent Utah defense attorney — and she expects the defense to drag discovery in the case on for up to a year before he …
Read More »Prosecutors hammer Charlie Kirk assassination suspect with ‘voluminous’ DNA, gun, text and rooftop evidence
Prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson case wasted no time in declaring they had already gathered “voluminous” evidence against Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin. “There is a substantial amount of discovery in this case, Your Honor. It’s voluminous, to say the least. And we’re working on a process where we can exchange …
Read More »Jail's tight leash on Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin all about 'safety,' not silencing, expert says
OREM, Utah – A former federal corrections official says the Utah jail holding Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, would be reckless not to treat him differently from other inmates — describing a strict, high-security regime meant to keep him and others safe. …
Read More »‘Faith under attack,’ students say at TPUSA event amid string of church shootings
Utah students are standing firm in their faith, even as they voice concerns that it is under attack in America. Fox News Digital spoke with attendees at the Turning Point USA event at Utah State University last week about whether they feel faith is under fire and how TPUSA encourages …
Read More »One month after Charlie Kirk’s murder, key questions remain unanswered
It’s been one month since Charlie Kirk was assassinated while participating in a debate event at Utah Valley University (UVU), and still several questions remain. While the university has a “September 10 – Charlie Kirk Event FAQ” section on its website, many of the provided answers, if not all of …
Read More »Prosecutors plan to 'dirty up' Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson to sway jury toward death penalty: fmr US atty
Tyler Robinson’s motive for why he allegedly assassinated TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk may be more important during the sentencing phase as prosecutors will try to “dirty up” the suspect in hopes that jurors return a death sentence, according to a former assistant U.S. attorney. Robinson is accused of assassinating Kirk …
Read More »Lawyers for Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin ask to ban courtroom cameras amid ‘content tornado’
Attorneys for the man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk are asking a Utah judge to allow him to appear in civilian clothing and without restraints at all court proceedings, arguing that heavy media coverage and public commentary have already threatened his right to a fair trial. …
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