US EditionFBI ‘running down’ more than 20 Discord users in Kirk shooting probe: Patel
FBI is interrogating numerous individuals linked to the Discord chat with suspect Tyler Robinson amid ongoing probe into political motives behind Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old, was charged Tuesday with aggravated murder and related crimes for assassinating Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event last week.
- Robinson confessed to the killing in Discord messages and to family members, prompting an FBI investigation into over 20 users linked to their online chat.
- FBI Director Kash Patel testified the bureau found Robinson's DNA on a screwdriver and firearm at the scene and stated, "We're running them all down" regarding others involved.
- Discord's internal probe found no evidence Robinson planned or promoted violence on its platform, while Robinson's childhood friend described him as generally apolitical and supportive of LGBTQ rights.
- Authorities continue probing all Discord users tied to Robinson's chat to identify any accomplices or foreknowledge of the attack, signaling an ongoing federal effort to address ideological violence.
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FBI Director Patel:: "MANY MORE THAN 20" People from Discord Are Under Investigation in Charlie Kirk Assassination - Geller Report
FBI Director Kash Patel told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that investigators are pursuing more than 20 individuals connected to an online chat room with the suspected assassin of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, The FBI are investigating the “broader network of groups” that might have had foreknowledge of the assassination. Sen. Hawley: “I see that thread had as many as 20 additional users. It sounds like you are trying to run down…
Journalist Ken Klippenstein has published Discord messages which reportedly belong to alleged Charlie Kirk gunman, Tyler Robinson.
Rep. Crank: FBI should investigate additional players in Charlie Kirk murder
“Are there other people involved? I think the FBI needs to fully investigate that.” Congressman Jeff Crank says he wants to know if others encouraged Tyler Robinson to the point of violence against Charlie Kirk. Watch Just The News No Noise here:
More than 20 people who talked about Charlie Kirk shooting in Discord ...
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