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Charlie Kirk assassination

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Jesse Weber Live covers Robinson hearing, Platner exit, Iran tensions, celebrities and Bigfoot claim

Jul 12, 2026

The broadcast focused on day four of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case, including roommate Lance Twiggs' testimony, DNA evidence and text messages. It also covered Graham Platner's withdrawal from the Maine Senate race amid a rape allegation, ongoing US-Iran hostilities, celebrity legal and personal updates involving Justin Baldoni and Taylor Frankie Paul, and an interview with a Bigfoot hunter claiming DNA proof of a Neanderthal-human hybrid. Sourcing included a live correspondent from Provo, legal analyst Dave Aronberg, forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan, and DC correspondent Libby Dean.

Source: NewsNation

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Crenshaw cites personal experience to counter claims on Charlie Kirk neck wound

Jul 8, 2026

Dan Crenshaw addresses conspiracy theories surrounding the September 10, 2025 shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The segment focuses on claims that the neck wound could not have been caused by a bullet as described, particularly assertions that the exit wound should have been explosive. Crenshaw draws on two personal observations from Afghanistan of individuals surviving high-caliber neck shots without catastrophic tissue damage. He attributes Kirk's rapid blood loss to arterial involvement and criticizes conspiracists for shifting to additional unsubstantiated allegations rather than accepting evidence.

Source: Dan Crenshaw

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Robinson preliminary hearing: evidence, emotions, security lapses aired

Jul 6, 2026

NewsNation's Chris Cuomo interviewed correspondent Brian Entin outside the Provo, Utah courthouse during the first day of Tyler Robinson's five-day preliminary hearing. Segments covered the low probable-cause standard, officer testimony on the shooting and crowd reaction, surveillance video of the suspect dropping a rifle wrapped in a towel, and security preparations at the event. The report noted emotional family members including widow Erika Kirk, Robinson's engaged demeanor with counsel, and prior statements on the death penalty.

Source: NewsNation

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ABC News reports on preliminary hearing for accused Charlie Kirk assassin

Jul 6, 2026

The ABC News segment covers the preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event. It describes heightened security, the presence of Kirk's family including widow Erica and parents, graphic video evidence presented, emotional reactions, and Robinson not yet entering a plea, with potential for the death penalty if convicted. The second paragraph notes sourcing via on-scene reporter Kayna Whitworth, courtroom observations, and prosecutor descriptions of evidence including videos.

Source: ABC News