Tyler Robinson prosecutors say defense fueled viral misinformation in Charlie Kirk assassination case
Tyler Robinson's prosecutors accuse his defense team of spreading viral misinformation regarding ballistic evidence in the Charlie Kirk assassination case. The defense claimed the ATF could not match the bullet to Robinson's rifle, but omitted that it also could not exclude the weapon. Prosecutors argue they are justified in correcting the record, despite a gag order limiting public statements.
- ▪Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at a Utah public event in September 2025.
- ▪The defense claimed the ATF could not match the bullet to Robinson's rifle, but did not disclose it could not be excluded either.
- ▪Prosecutors responded to defense allegations by asserting their right to correct public misinformation under ethical rules.
- ▪Robinson's legal team has sought to ban news cameras from court, citing prejudicial media coverage.
- ▪Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, has spoken publicly about the impact of political rhetoric following her husband's death.
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Tyler Robinson Tyler Robinson prosecutors say defense fueled viral misinformation in Charlie Kirk assassination case Defense quoted ATF finding that bullet couldn't be matched to the rifle but omitted that it couldn't be excluded either By Michael Ruiz Fox News Published May 1, 2026 3:43pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Erika Kirk calls country 'unrecognizable' after WHCA Dinner scare Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk and CEO of Turning Point USA, powerfully addresses the political climate after her husband's assassination in 2025 and the recent shooting scare at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
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