Social media draws scrutiny in Kirk killing aftermath

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The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparked renewed criticism of social media’s influence on the nation’s political climate and drew the ire of some officials for hosting content related to the killing.

Authorities arrested Tyler Robinson, 22, after the Sept. 10 assassination of the Turning Point USA founder at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Utah County prosecutors charged Robinson with seven crimes, including aggravated murder, and are seeking the death penalty.

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