Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder in Utah for the killing of Charlie Kirk. He also faces charges of obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and felony firearm discharge. Prosecutors filed notice they may seek the death penalty. Investigators say Robinson confessed to his parents before surrendering, telling them Kirk “spreads too much hate.” (Story URL)
A Los Angeles judge has rejected Erik and Lyle Menendez’s latest attempt to overturn their murder convictions. On Monday, L.A. Superior Court Judge William Ryan denied their habeas corpus petition, ruling the brothers failed to present evidence strong enough to warrant a new trial. Their clemency request to Governor Gavin Newsom remains unresolved. (Story URL)
A United Nations commission has determined that Israeli authorities and security forces are committing acts of genocide in Gaza. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry released its report Tuesday after reviewing evidence of violations by all parties in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Commission Chair Navi Pillay urged U.N. member states to act to prevent further crimes. (Story URL)
Former President Trump has filed a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the paper of defamation and libel. Trump claimed the Times spread false statements about him, his family, and his businesses, and he accused the outlet of political bias. On Truth Social, he called the newspaper a “virtual mouthpiece for the Radical Left Democratic Party.” (Story URL)
A New York judge has dismissed two of the 11 charges against Luigi Mangione, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism. He ruled that prosecutors failed to show evidence of an intent to intimidate or coerce the public. Mangione still faces second-degree murder and federal murder charges. He is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. (Story URL)
