Got the shooter. Apparently, his dad who was a 27 year veteran of the sheriff’s department, figured out it was his son and restrained him until police arrived. Incredible character. What an awful thing to have to do. Turned down the reward money as well.
A major break in the hunt for a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting came Thursday, after the FBI released photos of a man caught on surveillance video and asked for the public’s help in identifying him.
Tyler Robinson’s father recognized the young man as his son, a law enforcement official told CNN. When Robinson was confronted by his father, he confessed, another source said.
On Thursday evening, “a family member of Tyler Robinson reached out to a family friend,” who contacted authorities, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said.
Robinson was taken into custody around 10 p.m. local time Thursday, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
“His family and a friend helped to deliver him into custody of law enforcement in Washington County,” Cox said.
Other clues pointed to Robinson as the suspect, the governor said, such as his clothes and a car spotted Wednesday morning near the scene of the shooting
Investigators also spoke with one of the suspect’s relatives, who said Robinson “had become more political in recent years,” the governor said.
“The family member referenced a recent incident in which Robinson came to dinner prior to September 10, and … Robinson mentioned Charlie Kirk was coming to UVU,” Cox said.
The dinner conversation included Robinson saying he didn’t like Kirk’s viewpoints, his relative told investigators, according to Cox. “The family member also confirmed Robinson had a gray Dodge Challenger” – the type of car seen in the surveillance footage at UVU.
Authorities also interviewed Robinson’s roommate, who showed investigators comments attributed to Robinson on Discord, the governor said.
They included “messages affiliated with the contact ‘Tyler’ stating a need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point, leaving the rifle in a bush” and a leaving “the rifle wrapped in a towel,” Cox said
I weep for all involved, for Charlie Kirk’s widow, especially for his two little girls who will grow up without their Dad, for the shooters father and entire family. Nothing but misery here.
I can’t imagine the horror the father must have felt. Yet, he did the right thing. I pray for all of them.
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September 12, 2025 10:37 am
Staunch Conservative here who loved Charlie Kirk. After a long career in law and also growing older maybe helps me feel for the shooter too. How did he get to where he threw his life away and hurt his family like this. Tragic for all concerned.
These days, it’s hard to know who’s being sincere and who’s disingenuously virtue signaling for show. I’m glad talk of civil war has been temporarily diffused today.
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September 12, 2025 10:46 am
Did anyone attend the Civil Bench Bar meeting on Tuesday on 9/9/25. I missed and heard it was quite colorful. There used to be a post and a summary.
Lawyers are among the most educated members of our society, and we have a unique responsibility to uphold democratic institutions—especially at a time when most Americans no longer receive a solid civics education. Many people don’t understand the difference between positive and negative rights, how our legal system is supposed to work, or why the rule of law even matters.
What they do understand is inequality. They see it and feel it every day. Many Americans rightly believe they are not being represented by their government. That’s where we, as lawyers, must step up.
Lawyers are disproportionately lawmakers. We are in positions of power. So why aren’t we using that power more effectively? We need elected officials who fight for things like:
A living wage;
Better working conditions;
Stronger support for families and mothers;
And real, structural reforms that benefit everyday people
On the litigation side, we should be far more aggressive:
Why aren’t we taking on health insurance companies that routinely deny necessary care?
Why aren’t there more class actions against Big Tech for the harm they’ve caused?
We need to get more creative, bolder, and more determined. In the past 20 years, have we really done enough to support the average American? The answer is: no–not unless they’ve slipped and fell at Walmart or were involved in an Uber car crash.
I agree that we have a unique responsibility, but disagree with what our burden is. I was having a conversation with my wife during lunch yesterday and shared some thoughts that I will share here as well. As an attorney, I have been blessed with years of education and training in critical thinking. As a person of faith, I was blessed to be raised in a home with goodly parents and a community that loved me. My moral obligation in this moment isn’t to advocate for specific policies. The blessings I have received demand that, within the limited influence and reach that I have, that I be a principled advocate for both reason and love.
Our culture is rotting from the inside. Our schools do not effectively teach critical thinking, logical reasoning or fallacies. That is compounded by a media and internet environment of siloed communities and echo chambers. As lawyers, we have a duty to speak up and explain why bad arguments fail, even if they were used to reach conclusions we otherwise agree with. We also have a duty to explain what the law, and especially the constitution say, when they are misrepresented in discourse. We have to do it in a way that is dispassionate and respectful of others, but also reflects the dignity of the privilege we hold. There is a lot of absolutism out there right now, and, we, of all people, are able to begin analysis with, “it depends,” and then sort through the competing factors at play. Our civic duty right now is not to promote a specific political worldview, but instead to promote reasoned pluralism.
And for those of use who are people of faith (and goodwill, to be inclusive of those who aren’t religious), our duty is to do that in a way that demonstrates love for every person we interact with. There are too many forces trying to pit Americans against each other. We have the unique ability to be guides to help others see a better way.
@11:55 am here. My broader point—in response to the ABA Task Force on Democracy—is that we cannot sustain our democracy or its institutions without confronting a central issue: many Americans feel exploited in nearly every aspect of their lives. This perception stems not only from disinformation and misinformation promulgated on social media, but also from real, systemic exploitation.
Like you, my perspective is shaped by my religious upbringing. That’s precisely why I believe those of us with education and knowledge—and, by extension, some degree of political influence—have a responsibility to act. Anyone brought up within an Abrahamic tradition (from the Jewish tradition to the LDS tradition, with Christians and Muslims included), believes that we all have a responsibility to our communities and neighbors concerning each other’s welfare.
You say that you have a duty to explain what the law is and why bad arguments fail. Sure, of course, we have that duty in jobs for which we are well remunerated–and that seems a bit too convenient and self-serving. We also have a duty to our country and our communities to ensure the institutions that allow us to be lawyers are supported. To do that, we need to address broader societal inequality.
In other words, even if our schools are failing—which I don’t really believe—we’re doing nothing to fix that despite the resources and privileges we’ve received as attorneys.
Honestly, how can you conclude CCSD is not failing? It’s one of the biggest embarrassments to our state. Yet, the status quo is so entrenched by selfish stakeholders (union, administrators, politicians) that everyone accepts these failure factories as inevitable.
I don’t think the photo of “Saint” Luigi Mangione wasn’t posted as a partisan call to arms, but as an example of the way a large swath of Americans feel. 11:55 am and 12:19 pm aren’t disagreeing that much. I don’t think they are being partisan.
Dawg, it’s your blawg. My thwacked post pointed out the political and media hypocrisy, was critical of the media criticism of the FBi, and asked the Higher Power to bless the USA. Probably a little more saucy than the articulate posts above about rotting democracy but certainly the same concept. /s/ Thwackee. P.S. you do a good job, and thanks for doing it.
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September 12, 2025 9:18 pm
Anybody see ACLU Nevada representing Perez Hilton? My civil liberties have never felt safer.
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September 12, 2025 11:08 pm
Curious to know how many attorneys here (and in Nevada) are concerned for our democracy.
Probably because dawg 1. Viewed it as partisan and unrelated to the Legal community; 2. Realized that if he left it, he’d be accused of partisanship, giving him a migraine. Or, if 1 and 2 weren’t the case, maybe dawg though that he’d just asked partisanship to simmer down a bit, that he’d just thwacked the place, and WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO KEEP THE PLACE UNTHWACKABLE FOR FIVE DANG MINUTES.
Nothin’ but love, dawg. If you have kids, may they enjoy their CCSD-ordained day off tomorrow.
I cant comment without using my VPN. I am banned for 2 weeks now. Apparently, I need to get my hand slapped every now and again. Hopefully, my ban will be lifted soon. I miss this outlet.
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September 15, 2025 8:42 am
Law Dawg: I would like to see the LAS VEGAS LAW BLOG limited to law related topics.
The blog is not X (Twitter) or wherever folks vent their political views. This is easier said than done because we elect our Judges, the BOG of the State Bar, the Nevada A.G., the D.A. etc etc. Most of us don’t have time for the b.s. partisan posts. How can we stick to legal news and developments?
Got the shooter. Apparently, his dad who was a 27 year veteran of the sheriff’s department, figured out it was his son and restrained him until police arrived. Incredible character. What an awful thing to have to do. Turned down the reward money as well.
A major break in the hunt for a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting came Thursday, after the FBI released photos of a man caught on surveillance video and asked for the public’s help in identifying him.
Tyler Robinson’s father recognized the young man as his son, a law enforcement official told CNN. When Robinson was confronted by his father, he confessed, another source said.
On Thursday evening, “a family member of Tyler Robinson reached out to a family friend,” who contacted authorities, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said.
Robinson was taken into custody around 10 p.m. local time Thursday, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
“His family and a friend helped to deliver him into custody of law enforcement in Washington County,” Cox said.
Other clues pointed to Robinson as the suspect, the governor said, such as his clothes and a car spotted Wednesday morning near the scene of the shooting
Investigators also spoke with one of the suspect’s relatives, who said Robinson “had become more political in recent years,” the governor said.
“The family member referenced a recent incident in which Robinson came to dinner prior to September 10, and … Robinson mentioned Charlie Kirk was coming to UVU,” Cox said.
The dinner conversation included Robinson saying he didn’t like Kirk’s viewpoints, his relative told investigators, according to Cox. “The family member also confirmed Robinson had a gray Dodge Challenger” – the type of car seen in the surveillance footage at UVU.
Authorities also interviewed Robinson’s roommate, who showed investigators comments attributed to Robinson on Discord, the governor said.
They included “messages affiliated with the contact ‘Tyler’ stating a need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point, leaving the rifle in a bush” and a leaving “the rifle wrapped in a towel,” Cox said
I weep for all involved, for Charlie Kirk’s widow, especially for his two little girls who will grow up without their Dad, for the shooters father and entire family. Nothing but misery here.
I can’t imagine the horror the father must have felt. Yet, he did the right thing. I pray for all of them.
Staunch Conservative here who loved Charlie Kirk. After a long career in law and also growing older maybe helps me feel for the shooter too. How did he get to where he threw his life away and hurt his family like this. Tragic for all concerned.
What a difference a day makes
These days, it’s hard to know who’s being sincere and who’s disingenuously virtue signaling for show. I’m glad talk of civil war has been temporarily diffused today.
Did anyone attend the Civil Bench Bar meeting on Tuesday on 9/9/25. I missed and heard it was quite colorful. There used to be a post and a summary.
Would like this info too
We should all read this:
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/election_law/american-democracy/
Lawyers are among the most educated members of our society, and we have a unique responsibility to uphold democratic institutions—especially at a time when most Americans no longer receive a solid civics education. Many people don’t understand the difference between positive and negative rights, how our legal system is supposed to work, or why the rule of law even matters.
What they do understand is inequality. They see it and feel it every day. Many Americans rightly believe they are not being represented by their government. That’s where we, as lawyers, must step up.
Lawyers are disproportionately lawmakers. We are in positions of power. So why aren’t we using that power more effectively? We need elected officials who fight for things like:
A living wage;
Better working conditions;
Stronger support for families and mothers;
And real, structural reforms that benefit everyday people
On the litigation side, we should be far more aggressive:
Why aren’t we taking on health insurance companies that routinely deny necessary care?
Why aren’t there more class actions against Big Tech for the harm they’ve caused?
We need to get more creative, bolder, and more determined. In the past 20 years, have we really done enough to support the average American? The answer is: no–not unless they’ve slipped and fell at Walmart or were involved in an Uber car crash.
I agree that we have a unique responsibility, but disagree with what our burden is. I was having a conversation with my wife during lunch yesterday and shared some thoughts that I will share here as well. As an attorney, I have been blessed with years of education and training in critical thinking. As a person of faith, I was blessed to be raised in a home with goodly parents and a community that loved me. My moral obligation in this moment isn’t to advocate for specific policies. The blessings I have received demand that, within the limited influence and reach that I have, that I be a principled advocate for both reason and love.
Our culture is rotting from the inside. Our schools do not effectively teach critical thinking, logical reasoning or fallacies. That is compounded by a media and internet environment of siloed communities and echo chambers. As lawyers, we have a duty to speak up and explain why bad arguments fail, even if they were used to reach conclusions we otherwise agree with. We also have a duty to explain what the law, and especially the constitution say, when they are misrepresented in discourse. We have to do it in a way that is dispassionate and respectful of others, but also reflects the dignity of the privilege we hold. There is a lot of absolutism out there right now, and, we, of all people, are able to begin analysis with, “it depends,” and then sort through the competing factors at play. Our civic duty right now is not to promote a specific political worldview, but instead to promote reasoned pluralism.
And for those of use who are people of faith (and goodwill, to be inclusive of those who aren’t religious), our duty is to do that in a way that demonstrates love for every person we interact with. There are too many forces trying to pit Americans against each other. We have the unique ability to be guides to help others see a better way.
Just my two cents.
Very eloquently said. Thank you!
@11:55 am here. My broader point—in response to the ABA Task Force on Democracy—is that we cannot sustain our democracy or its institutions without confronting a central issue: many Americans feel exploited in nearly every aspect of their lives. This perception stems not only from disinformation and misinformation promulgated on social media, but also from real, systemic exploitation.
Like you, my perspective is shaped by my religious upbringing. That’s precisely why I believe those of us with education and knowledge—and, by extension, some degree of political influence—have a responsibility to act. Anyone brought up within an Abrahamic tradition (from the Jewish tradition to the LDS tradition, with Christians and Muslims included), believes that we all have a responsibility to our communities and neighbors concerning each other’s welfare.
You say that you have a duty to explain what the law is and why bad arguments fail. Sure, of course, we have that duty in jobs for which we are well remunerated–and that seems a bit too convenient and self-serving. We also have a duty to our country and our communities to ensure the institutions that allow us to be lawyers are supported. To do that, we need to address broader societal inequality.
In other words, even if our schools are failing—which I don’t really believe—we’re doing nothing to fix that despite the resources and privileges we’ve received as attorneys.
Our public schools are objectively failing. Those who contend otherwise are either stakeholders (prehaps union-affiated) or in denial.
Honestly, how can you conclude CCSD is not failing? It’s one of the biggest embarrassments to our state. Yet, the status quo is so entrenched by selfish stakeholders (union, administrators, politicians) that everyone accepts these failure factories as inevitable.
Can we please stop with all the partisan bullshit?
I don’t think the photo of “Saint” Luigi Mangione wasn’t posted as a partisan call to arms, but as an example of the way a large swath of Americans feel. 11:55 am and 12:19 pm aren’t disagreeing that much. I don’t think they are being partisan.
Dawg, it’s your blawg. My thwacked post pointed out the political and media hypocrisy, was critical of the media criticism of the FBi, and asked the Higher Power to bless the USA. Probably a little more saucy than the articulate posts above about rotting democracy but certainly the same concept. /s/ Thwackee. P.S. you do a good job, and thanks for doing it.
Anybody see ACLU Nevada representing Perez Hilton? My civil liberties have never felt safer.
Curious to know how many attorneys here (and in Nevada) are concerned for our democracy.
Me.
Me too.
Why was the comment about Trump making $4.3 billion off of the presidency deleted?
Probably because dawg 1. Viewed it as partisan and unrelated to the Legal community; 2. Realized that if he left it, he’d be accused of partisanship, giving him a migraine. Or, if 1 and 2 weren’t the case, maybe dawg though that he’d just asked partisanship to simmer down a bit, that he’d just thwacked the place, and WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO KEEP THE PLACE UNTHWACKABLE FOR FIVE DANG MINUTES.
Nothin’ but love, dawg. If you have kids, may they enjoy their CCSD-ordained day off tomorrow.
It would be nice to discuss facts without being accused of being partisan. There are many Republicans who deplore corruption.
The dawg is all about “facts”
When left. Veer right and you’re fucked. You’ll never even see this, and it’s neither left nor right.
Poor persecuted you. Holy hell, right wing zealots are soft.
The relevant issue is whether the discussion belongs on this blawg.
This is a legal blog. Given the law permeates the lives of everyone, there is quite literally no discussion that doesn’t belong. Stop being stupid.
for some reason, I always thought dawg was a woman
Thanks for the kind words. I love and appreciate most of you too! BTW your analysis is pretty much spot on.
I cant comment without using my VPN. I am banned for 2 weeks now. Apparently, I need to get my hand slapped every now and again. Hopefully, my ban will be lifted soon. I miss this outlet.
Law Dawg: I would like to see the LAS VEGAS LAW BLOG limited to law related topics.
The blog is not X (Twitter) or wherever folks vent their political views. This is easier said than done because we elect our Judges, the BOG of the State Bar, the Nevada A.G., the D.A. etc etc. Most of us don’t have time for the b.s. partisan posts. How can we stick to legal news and developments?
The American Bar Association is posting about these topics. Philip Pro is writing articles about it: https://clarkcountybar.org/defending-judicial-independence-and-the-rule-of-law/
Others in Nevada are writing articles about their fears for democracy: https://clarkcountybar.org/a-republic-if-you-can-keep-it/
Why are we supposed to pretend threats to democracy are not happening?