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Utah prosecutor will seek the death penalty in Charlie Kirk’s murder

Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray speaks during a news conference announcing charges filed against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Utah prosecutors will charge the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder and five other felonies and will seek the death penalty.

Democrats blame ‘both sides’ for rash of political violence in America

American flags and flowers are displayed at a memorial for Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Jesse Bedayn)

By Kerry Picket and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Democrats pushed back Tuesday on complaints about political violence from the left, saying the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is the latest in a line of attacks that have claimed lives on all sides of the political divide.

American flags and flowers are displayed at a memorial for Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Jesse Bedayn)

Democrats blame ‘both sides’ for rash of political violence in America

By Kerry Picket and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

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