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Hate Crimes Targeting People Based on Political Speech (as in the Charlie Kirk Murder)
The charges in the Charlie Kirk case include: VICTIM TARGETING ENHANCEMENT: In violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.14(2), Tyler James Robinson intentionally selected Charlie Kirk because of Tyler James Robinson’s belief or perception regarding Charlie Kirk’s political expression. The Utah hate crimes sentencing enhancement statute indeed includes “political expression” alongside race, religion, and the […]
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“Why Everything Pam Bondi Said About ‘Hate Speech’ Is Wrong”
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (Aaron Terr & Angel Eduardo) have a good rundown. An excerpt: While discussing the assassination of Charlie Kirk and campus antisemitism on The Katie Miller Podcast, Bondi said the Justice Department would investigate and prosecute incidents of “hate speech.” While she’s trying to go into damage control mode and walk back some […]
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Hotel’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Rabbi Shmuley Boteach Over Anti-Semitism Allegations Can Go Forward
An excerpt from Fontainebleau Florida Hotel, LLC v. Botach, decided today by Judge K. Michael Moore (S.D. Fla.): This case arises from an incident that occurred at the Fontainebleau Florida Hotel …. Plaintiff alleges that the following events occurred: After more than an hour of loitering, Defendant Boteach engaged in an uneventful conversation with a […]
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Why Charlie Kirk’s Murderer Is “Death Eligible” Under Utah’s Death Penalty Statute
Today state prosecutors in Utah County, Utah, charged Tyler Robinson with “aggravated murder” under Utah law, making him eligible for the death penalty if convicted. The prosecutors also announced that they will seek the death penalty. Under Utah law, a murder becomes aggravated, and thus, death eligible, if prosecutors can prove a specific aggravating circumstance […]
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Brendan Carr and Ted Cruz Don’t Think Charlie Kirk’s Murder Justifies Speech Restrictions
Since President Donald Trump appointed him as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr has deviated from his avowed commitment to the First Amendment in several notable ways. So it is surprising but encouraging to see Carr throw cold water on the notion that the government should try to suppress negative online comments […]
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Owner of Australia’s Iconic Clifftop ‘Crypto Castle’ Lifts Lid on Celebrity Guests
Australia’s iconic cliff-top “Crypto Castle” in Sydney’s South Coogee has always carried a sense of mystery, but now its owner, Fred Schebesta, has pulled back the curtain on some of the famous names who’ve passed through its doors. Perched on the cliffs with uninterrupted ocean views that stretch from Bondi to Lurline Bay, the property […]
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The Perverse Incentives for Snitch-Tagging Teachers Who Criticized Charlie Kirk
It’s often said that the First Amendment exists to protect unpopular speech. Benign comments about the weather or statements in support of things everyone already likes aren’t likely to be the subject of government censorship. In the case of First Amendment protections for government workers’ off-the-job speech, this dynamic is reversed. Public employees have robust […]
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Ozak AI Partners with Pyth Network to Deliver Real-Time Market Data Across 100+ Blockchains
Dubai, UAE, September 16th, 2025, Chainwire Ozak AI ($OZ) continues to redefine the environment of AI-powered crypto innovation by integrating artificial intelligence with DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network). This integration offers a scalable and intelligent base for blockchain adoption. Now, with its potential partnership with Pyth Network, Ozak AI is developing its ecosystem through access […]
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WATCH: Trump ‘100%’ Supports Designating Antifa A Domestic Terror Organization
Credit: (Screenshot), Fox News, via YouTube President Donald Trump is “100%” on board with designating Antifa a domestic terror organization following a rise in left-wing violence. The Center Square asked the president Monday afternoon in the Oval Office if he would designate the organization a domestic terror organization following a spate of political violence, including […]
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Pam Bondi Is Really Wrong About Hate Speech
Attorney General Pam Bondi has made quite the First Amendment-related faux pas: In a recent interview about what the federal government could do to deter political violence in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, she said the federal government would “go after” anyone engaged in hate speech. Bondi should know, however, that hate speech is […]
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