AustriaThe accused in the attack on right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has pleaded not guilty in court. He faces seven charges, including murder and endangering others at the event, which could lead to the death penalty if convicted. Prosecutors claim there is overwhelming evidence, stating that the suspect shot Kirk from over 122 meters away on a rooftop, potentially endangering other attendees. The defendant was arrested 1.5 days after the attack by authorities informed by family members. Additional evidence includes DNA traces on the suspected weapon and surveillance footage. His lawyers argued that the prosecution had not sufficiently proven that others were endangered by the shots. Kirk, who supported former U.S. President Donald Trump and was associated with the right-populist organization Turning Point USA, was shot during an event at a university in Utah on September 10, 2025, and died from his injuries. His death sparked national debate over political violence.
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