January 14 University of Utah student charged with making gun gestures, threatening to shoot conservative debaters A University of Utah student allegedly threatened to shoot conservative speakers "in the neck" during a debate on campus, leading to his arrest.
January 13 Grand Theft Auto blacklists ‘Charlie Kirk’ as players try to recreate his killing in the game Grand Theft Auto reportedly bans mentions of Charlie Kirk after users allegedly created assassination missions based on the conservative leader's murder.
January 13 Stephen A Smith mistakenly calls Texans wide receiver Charlie Kirk ESPN's Stephen A. Smith accidentally called Houston Texans receiver Christian Kirk Charlie Kirk and quickly apologized for the slip of the tongue.
January 13 Washington Post takes heat for putting spotlight on Erika Kirk’s wardrobe in wake of husband’s assassination Washington Post roasted for piece headlined “Erika Kirk is walking a fine line in a glittering pantsuit," which put a spotlight on her wardrobe decisions.
January 12 Tyler Robinson prosecutors say Charlie Kirk shooting texts show confusion, not bias, to rebut conflict claim Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson seeks to disqualify prosecutor whose child witnessed the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University campus.
January 12 Why political assassination cases aren't automatically death penalty eligible Prosecutors struggle with charging alleged assassins Luigi Mangione and Tyler Robinson as U.S. law lacks clear penalties for political murders and assassinations.
January 8 Texas teachers' union sues state over investigation into controversial Charlie Kirk posts The Texas American Federation of Teachers criticized the the Texas Education Agency for investigating teachers' controversial posts about Charlie Kirk's death.
January 7 Tennessee professor fired over Charlie Kirk post reinstated, reportedly receives large financial settlement Tennessee professor Darren Michael has been reinstated and reportedly received a $500,000 settlement from Austin Peay after being fired over his Charlie Kirk social media post.
January 1 Independent journalist says he's gotten death threats, told he'll be 'Kirked' over Minnesota fraud viral video Nick Shirley faces escalating harassment over Minnesota daycare fraud investigation as federal officials halt childcare payments following his viral video.
December 31 Kohberger plea, Cincinnati beating, Read verdict fuel 2025’s most viral, controversial moments Viral video of Cincinnati racial beating sparks national outrage as Charlie Kirk's assassination and Shamsud-Din Jabbar's New Orleans attack dominate 2025 headlines.