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George Zinn Pleads No Contest in Kirk Murder Case

1/31/2026

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Zinn Admits Obstruction

George Zinn, 71, pleaded no contest to obstruction of justice.
He admitted possessing child sexual abuse material during the Kirk murder investigation.
Zinn falsely claimed to have shot Charlie Kirk.
Zinn was arrested shortly after the September 10, 2025 Kirk shooting at Utah Valley University.
Tyler Robinson is charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk, contesting the admission of a graphic video, and faces the death penalty if convicted.

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Robinson Blocks Evidence

Tyler Robinson, the defendant, seeks to block the introduction of graphic video evidence from Charlie Kirk's murder at a February 3 hearing.
They argue the video is irrelevant and could bias the jury.
Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and faces the death penalty if convicted.
They plan to request the removal of cameras from the courtroom, citing biased media coverage.
Robinson has not yet entered a plea and is scheduled to return to court soon.

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Zinn Admits Obstruction

George Zinn, 71, pleaded no contest to obstruction of justice.
He admitted possessing child sexual abuse material during the Kirk murder investigation.
Zinn falsely claimed to have shot Charlie Kirk.
Zinn was arrested shortly after the September 10, 2025 Kirk shooting at Utah Valley University.
Tyler Robinson is charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk, contesting the admission of a graphic video, and faces the death penalty if convicted.

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