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Judge Denies Media Ban as Case Coverage Continues

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 8:07 AM UTC · How we work

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Graf Allows Media

Judge Tony Graf denied defense request to ban media, allowing case coverage case-by-case.
Prosecutors presented DNA linking Robinson to the rifle, trigger, and towel at the preliminary hearing.
ATF ballistics testing could not conclusively match the recovered rifle to the bullet fragment.
An AI-generated book dated Sept. 9 falsely implied the shooting was staged.
Defense argues no proven bystander risk, challenging the death-penalty aggravating factor.

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UVU Hosts Kirk Memorial

Utah Valley University hosted a Turning Point USA memorial for Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2026.
UVU closed classes that day for reflection, service and connection.
President Dr. Jon Anderson clarified the university does not sponsor the event.
The “Freedom Built to Last” memorial featured Michael Knowles, Glenn Beck and Frank Turek.
Students for a Democratic Society called the event far-right and organized an outside protest.

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Furnari Funds Statue

Artist Fabrizio Furnari spent over $100,000 on a Charlie Kirk statue.
Furnari launched a fundraiser for donors to have their names engraved on the statue.
The statue will be unveiled in Times Square on Sept. 10 at 2:33 p.m., marking the assassination’s one-year anniversary.
Ben Shapiro announced he will stop holding outdoor events because of heightened risk after Kirk’s assassination.

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Graf Allows Media

Judge Tony Graf denied defense request to ban media, allowing case coverage case-by-case.
Prosecutors presented DNA linking Robinson to the rifle, trigger, and towel at the preliminary hearing.
ATF ballistics testing could not conclusively match the recovered rifle to the bullet fragment.
An AI-generated book dated Sept. 9 falsely implied the shooting was staged.
Defense argues no proven bystander risk, challenging the death-penalty aggravating factor.

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