Tyler Robinson Charged with 7 Counts Including Aggravated Murder in Charlie Kirk Assassination — Could Face Firing Squad; More Than 20 People Who Talked About Charlie Kirk Shooting in Discord Chatroom are Under FBI Investigation: Patel

Tyler Robinson charged with 7 counts including aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk assassination — could face firing squad:

Tyler James Robinson has been formally charged in connection with last week’s fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk — and could potentially face the firing squad if convicted.

Calling Kirk’s killing “an American tragedy,” Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced the charges against the 22-year-old at a press conference Tuesday afternoon, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury and obstruction of justice.

“The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy” Gray told reporters at the Utah County Health & Justice Building in Provo.

“Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights — the bedrock of our democratic republic — the free exchange of ideas in a search for truth, understanding and a more perfect union,” he said.

Calling the killing “an offense against the state and to the peace and enjoyment of the people of Utah and all of those who visit us here,” Gray detailed seven total charges against Robinson, including obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and the commission of a violent offense in the presence of children.

“I’m filing notice of intent to seek the death penalty. I do not make this decision lightly, and it’s one I’ve made as county attorney based solely on evidence and circumstances of the crime,” Gray added.

Robinson was arrested after a 33-hour manhunt — and was turned in to authorities by his father in connection with the assassination of the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder. --->READ MORE HERE

More than 20 people who talked about Charlie Kirk shooting in Discord chatroom are under FBI investigation: Patel:

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Tuesday that “a lot more” than 20 people are either under investigation or have already been interrogated by federal investigators for discussing Charlie Kirk’s assassination in a Discord “chatroom.”

“I see the public reports that the Discord thread had as many as 20 additional users,” Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pressed Patel during a Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill.

“It’s a lot more than that,” Patel revealed. “We’re running them all down.”

“Did Mr. Kirk’s assassin act alone?” Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) subsequently asked Patel during the oversight hearing.

“There are a number of individuals that are currently being investigated and interrogated — and a number yet to be investigated and interrogated related to that chatroom,” Patel answered.

“So others could have been involved?” Kennedy inquired.

“Yes, sir,” Patel replied.

The FBI chief’s testimony confirmed some details of a Monday Washington Post report that accused assassin Tyler Robinson confessed to fatally shooting Kirk, 31, in a Discord chat of around 30 people.

“Hey guys, I have bad news for you all,” Robinson, 22, reportedly messaged channel members about two hours after the assassination, according to the outlet. “It was me at [Utah Valley University] yesterday. i’m sorry for all of this.” --->READ MORE HERE

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