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Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing suggest 2029 trial date

Attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk said they need years to prepare for trial, suggesting a 2029 trial date.

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What happened Attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk said they need years to prepare for trial, suggesting a 2029 trial date.
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Oct 23, 8:27 PM

Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing suggest 2029 trial date

Attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk said they need years to prepare for trial, suggesting a 2029 trial date.

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Oct 23, 8:27 PM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.

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