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Utah Arrests False Confessor in Charlie Kirk Shooting, Suspect Faces CSAM Charges
George Zinn falsely confessed to the killing to distract police and aid the real shooter, causing delays and resource diversion during the investigation, police said.
- George Zinn, a 71-year-old audience member, was arrested for obstruction of justice after trying to distract police with false claims about shooting Charlie Kirk.
- Tyler Robinson, age 22, was accused of murder after surrendering to police the following evening.
- FBI Director Kash Patel stated that Robinson was radicalized online and subscribed to a leftist ideology; however, authorities have not confirmed a motive.
- Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, alleged the shooting was part of an organized left-wing terror plot without providing evidence.
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"Wanted To Distract": Man Who Falsely Claimed He Shot Charlie Kirk
The 71 year-old man who approached the cops immediately after Charlie Kirk was killed and yelled, "I shot him, now shoot me", told investigators that he was trying to "draw attention from the real shooter," according to a report.
·New Delhi, India
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George Zinn, who was present at Utah Valley University when Charlie Kirk was murdered, was charged with obstruction of justice and sexual exploitation of minors. According to him, he falsely claimed to have been the shooter to delay the search for the real one.]]>
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