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Utah marks anniversary of Charlie Kirk assassination as campus closes
Governor Spencer Cox named September 10 after Kirk, while Utah Valley University closed and reaffirmed free speech commitments.
Latest update: Utah Governor Spencer Cox designated Sept. 10 as Charlie Kirk Day across the state.
The short version
- Utah designated Sept. 10 as Charlie Kirk Day to mark one year since the political commentator was assassinated.[The Hill]
- Utah Valley University closed its campus for the anniversary, with President Dr. Jon Anderson stating the school will remain neutral while hosting varied viewpoints.[Fox News]
- Suspect Tyler Robinson has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 23.[Fox News]
Key facts
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared Sept. 10 as Charlie Kirk Day across the state one year after the commentator's assassination.[The Hill]
- Utah Valley University closed its campus for the day to observe the one-year mark of the shooting.[Fox News]
- New UVU President Dr. Jon Anderson emphasized that the institution aims to stay politically neutral while providing space for varied viewpoints.[Fox News]
- Suspected shooter Tyler Robinson entered not guilty pleas to all charges on Sept. 1 and faces his next court hearing on Oct. 23.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- The trial date for Tyler Robinson remains undetermined pending an upcoming appearance before Judge Tony Graf Jr. on Oct. 23.[Fox News]
Sources
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