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Charlie Kirk’s Family Sues Utah Valley University for Security
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- Charlie Kirk’s family filed a lawsuit against Utah Valley University and the state of Utah.
- The complaint, filed on Sept. 9, 2026, alleges the university refused additional police protection.
- It claims officials ignored security concerns raised by Kirk’s team and lacked a rooftop security plan.
- Attorney Randolph Rice says a text from Police Chief Jeffrey Long, “I got you covered,” could defeat Utah’s immunity law.