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Defense Claims Bullet Doesn't Match Rifle in Kirk Case

3/31/2026

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Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson say the bullet in Charlie Kirk's body does not match the Mauser rifle.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) could not link the bullet to the rifle.
The defense seeks a six-month delay to review 20,000 pieces of evidence.
A court hearing on April 17 will address media coverage and cameras in the courtroom, with Kirk's widow advocating transparency.

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Story summary

Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson say the bullet in Charlie Kirk's body does not match the Mauser rifle.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) could not link the bullet to the rifle.
The defense seeks a six-month delay to review 20,000 pieces of evidence.
A court hearing on April 17 will address media coverage and cameras in the courtroom, with Kirk's widow advocating transparency.