Comedian Dave Chappelle is under fire after he made a joke about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a clip of which surfaced online. Among those who criticized Chappelle are Elon Musk, Benny Johnson, and Charlie’s widow, Erika Kirk .
“A culture that laughs at assassination is one of profound moral decay. It threatens the very foundation of our country and the principles that hold our democracy together. During a five-day preliminary hearing held in July, prosecutors laid out evidence intended to determine whether there was probable cause to proceed to trial. Robinson’s defense team argued against an aggravating factor that made the murder case eligible for the death penalty – the fact that bystanders were also at risk of being shot and killed. The defense claimed that there was no proof that anyone besides Charlie was at the risk of being killed. However, Judge Tony Graf Jr.’s ruling left the death penalty on the table.
“ My husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed in an act of political violence, something our two children and I will live with every day for the rest of our live,” wrote Erika.
In September, nearly a year after Charlie’s murder, a judge ruled that the suspect, Robinson, should stand trial . Robinson has pleaded not guilty to all counts.
An attorney for the Kirk family has reportedly said at the time that they were going to request a speedy trial.
