Mauser rifle
Coverage of Mauser rifle in the Nexus archive.
- Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson fights back as prosecutors' sprawling case comes into focus
Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, faces a preliminary hearing to determine if prosecutors have sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. Prosecutors allege Robinson's DNA was found on the murder weapon and digital evidence includes text messages and Discord communications. His lover, Lance Twiggs, is cooperating with investigators after receiving limited immunity.
- Charlie Kirk case stalls as accused shooter delays plea and eyes media limits
Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, is delaying his plea and faces a court hearing on limiting media camera access. The case involves a constitutional debate over public access versus a fair trial, with Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, advocating for media transparency. Surveillance and text evidence link Robinson to the crime, including a Mauser rifle and rooftop sniping details.
- Tyler Robinson judge unseals ATF report in assassination of Charlie Kirk
A Utah judge unsealed an ATF ballistics report in the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk. The report could not conclusively link a bullet fragment to the suspected murder weapon but confirmed a match with the spent casing. DNA evidence on the gun and other items supports the prosecution's case, while experts suggest the bullet's deformation may explain the inconclusive findings.