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Judge Unseals ATF Report on Charlie Kirk Assassination

4/18/2026

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A judge unsealed an ATF report concerning the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Prosecutors outlined evidence against the suspected assassin.
The defense seeks delays and fights against media coverage.
The mother of slain Athena Strand shared her last words with her daughter as a jury considers the death penalty for the accused FedEx driver.

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Story summary

A judge unsealed an ATF report concerning the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Prosecutors outlined evidence against the suspected assassin.
The defense seeks delays and fights against media coverage.
The mother of slain Athena Strand shared her last words with her daughter as a jury considers the death penalty for the accused FedEx driver.