'[Charlie] wanted to save young men just like the one who took his life,' Erika said at the memorial, sparking a standing ovation and roars from the crowd of more than 60,000 people. 'That man, that young man, I forgive him,' she added, while breaking into tears.
"Charlie Kirk's accused killer Tyler Robinson was seen laughing in court as the conservative star's widow Erika wept just feet away.
"Erika Kirk, dressed in all black, faced her husband's alleged murderer for the first time Monday morning as he appeared before a Utah judge for a five-day preliminary hearing.
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"She was accompanied by her rarely-seen in-laws, Robert and Kathryn Kirk.
Donald Trump Jr and his wife, Bettina Anderson Trump, showed up to support the sobbing widow and were seated in the front row.
"Robinson, however, is said to have been laughing with his attorney Kathy Nester ahead of the proceeding, which will determine if he has to stand trial for Kirk's murder. It is unclear what prompted his expression of mirth.
"The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder in the September 10 assassination of Kirk, who was shot dead while addressing a crowd of thousands during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
"The accused killer turned himself in after the shooting and prosecutors allege that he also sent a text message confession to his transgender partner.
"He has not entered a plea in the case and attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence. The defense has sought to get the death penalty taken off the table." . . . More...
Charlie Kirk Killer Caught On Camera For First Time, LAUGHING in Court | Internet RAGES: ‘Demonic… Language'
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