A judge has ruled that the Utah County Attorney’s Office can continue its death penalty prosecution of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk. The defense had sought the recusal of the entire office, citing a conflict of interest because a lead prosecutor’s child attended the event where the assassination occurred. However, the judge determined that the child’s presence did not materially influence prosecutorial decisions and that there was no evidence of bias in the pursuit of the death penalty. While the defense argued the office mishandled the disclosure of this potential conflict, the court found the child’s attendance to be irrelevant to the case’s progression.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued an ultimatum to Anthropic’s CEO, demanding unrestricted military access to the company’s AI technology by Friday or face contract termination. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has expressed ethical concerns regarding unchecked government AI use, specifically citing fears of autonomous weapons and pervasive surveillance. The Pentagon has also threatened to label Anthropic a supply chain risk or utilize the Defense Production Act if the company does not comply with its demands, though Amodei has maintained his stance against fully autonomous targeting and domestic surveillance.
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Actor Robert Carradine, best known for his role as the father in the Disney series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died at the age of 71. His family confirmed his passing on Tuesday, stating that he had “succumbed to bipolar disorder after fighting it for almost 20 years.” Carradine, a member of a renowned acting dynasty, boasted over 150 acting credits throughout his career, including a memorable performance in “Revenge of the Nerds.” Tributes have poured in from former co-stars and family members, remembering him for his warmth and kindness.
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Savannah Guthrie’s family is offering a $US1 million reward for information leading to the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was kidnapped near Tucson, Arizona, on January 31st. The 84-year-old was last seen by family members and reported missing the following day. Savannah Guthrie has shared emotional pleas for public assistance, expressing the agonizing wait and continued hope for her mother’s recovery, even acknowledging the possibility of her mother’s death but emphasizing the family’s desire for her to be brought home regardless. The family’s reward significantly increases the $US100,000 previously offered by the FBI, who are investigating the case and have obtained a DNA sample from a glove found near the home that matches one worn by a masked suspect seen in doorbell footage.
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A Utah judge is set to rule on Tuesday whether to remove prosecutors from the murder case of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson’s defense team argues that a deputy county attorney has a conflict of interest because his daughter was present during the shooting, and that the prosecution’s swift announcement of seeking the death penalty demonstrates bias. If the Utah County Attorney’s Office is disqualified, the case could be transferred to prosecutors in another county or the state attorney general’s office. The judge is also considering other fairness issues, including the exclusion of video recordings of the shooting and the presence of cameras in the courtroom.
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Robert “Bobby” Edwards, co-creator of the “Squatty Potty,” faces federal charges for allegedly receiving child pornography. An investigation initiated in 2021, stemming from an FBI agent’s infiltration of a group trading child sexual abuse material, led to Edwards’ indictment. Following an undercover operation and analysis of financial transactions, federal investigators executed a search warrant, discovering child pornography on his electronic devices, which resulted in his arrest and indictment by a grand jury.
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A masked individual seen on doorbell camera footage near Nancy Guthrie’s home on the believed day of her kidnapping was also present at her doorstep on a separate occasion, according to a source. While the Pima County Sheriff’s Department stated that the images lack date and time stamps and any suggestion of different days is speculative, the FBI released the footage in their ongoing multi-week search. Investigators continue to analyze evidence, canvass for surveillance video, and pursue thousands of tips, though no leading motive has been identified.
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The passenger in the car during a fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent last year has died in a separate car crash, according to lawyers for the slain man’s family. This witness, Joshua Orta, had provided a statement contradicting the Department of Homeland Security’s account that the driver, Ruben Ray Martinez, intentionally ran over an agent. Orta claimed Martinez’s vehicle was moving slowly and that an agent fired into the driver’s side window without warning. The death of this key witness raises concerns for Martinez’s family as they prepare to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Celebrity doctor Peter Attia has resigned from his new contributor position at CBS News following revelations of lewd and personal exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein, as detailed in newly released court documents. Attia stated his role had not yet substantially begun and he stepped back to prevent his involvement from distracting from CBS News’ work. While Attia has apologized and asserted he was not involved in any criminal activity or witnessed underage individuals, the public backlash prompted his departure. He has also resigned from his role as Chief Science Officer at David protein bars.
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