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Short of a legal, recorded confession or rock-solid witnesses, most prosecutions hinge upon physical evidence.
In the case of Charlie Kirk’s death on September 10, 2025, the bullet that killed him would presumably be a key piece of evidence.
As we all know, Tyler Robinson was arrested. Authorities have been conspicuously quiet while presumably building their case.
Now, legal documents say that the ballistics between Robinson’s gun don’t match the bullet that he allegedly fired.
It’s not ‘smoking gun’ evidence if the ballistics evidence isn’t a match
TMZ obtained legal filings in which Tyler Robinson’s defense team points out a ballistics discrepancy.
Prosecutors say that a specific weapon is linked to Robinson and to Kirk’s death.
Robinson is currently facing multiple charges, including aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury.
The ATF was, according to Robinson’s attorney, “unable to identify the bullet recovered at autopsy to the rifle allegedly tied to Mr. Robinson.”
Defense counsel continued: “Although the State has not indicated an intent to produce this report at the preliminary hearing, the defense may very well decide to offer the testimony of the ATF firearm analyst as exculpatory evidence.”
Meanwhile, Robinson’s attorney says that there are multiple categories of forensic evidence that appear to still be incomplete.
They are awaiting discovery, including full case files and testing protocols.
The defense has a legal right to review state’s evidence in order to prepare their case.
Conspicuous gaps in the state’s evidence or flawed analysis could be holes for the defense to argue their case.
Obviously, if Robinson’s gun doesn’t match the ballistics on the bullet that killed Kirk, that’s a pretty glaring hole in the prosecution’s case.
There’s also an all-too-common discovery issue
Meanwhile, Robinson’s attorney makes it clear that the prosecution isn’t refusing discovery overall.
Instead, they appear to be utilizing a common tactic: malicious compliance.
TMZ reports: “Prosecutors have already handed over around 20,000 files.”
According to the defense: “The haul includes about 61,500 pages, 31 hours of audio, and more than 700 hours of video across 5,000+ clips.”
The tabloid adds: “Bottom line, the defense says it’ll take at least 60 days just to get through the first pass.”
As we mentioned, this is a very common tactic.
High-powered defense attorneys will do this. Prosecutor’s offices will do this. In lawsuit, whichever side has more money will do this.
A team of dozens of attorneys will rack up billable hours churning out documents related to a case.
“Discovery” then resembles piles upon piles of boxes full of documents and filings, which the opposing team has to sort through. They can — and sometimes do — miss something, meaning that their case is sabotaged.
Not turning over exculpatory evidence is a Brady violation, as Alec Baldwin’s former prosecutor seemingly forgot. Turning over excessive evidence is a seemingly legal tactic, however underhanded.
Maybe it would be for the best if we can all watch the trial unfold
Attorneys for Robinson have been asking that the upcoming trial be televised.
“Keeping court proceedings as public as possible helps to quell and contradict the tide of misinformation,” they argued.
In contrast, they shared, secrecy only serves to fuel conspiracy theories.
Certainly, the case against Robinson has seemed eerily quiet following his arrest late last summer.
In a trial this serious — he potentially faces the death penalty if convicted — we all hope that true justice prevails.
Charlie Kirk Ballistics Evidence Doesn’t Match, Legal Docs Warn was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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PHOENIX — Joe Brady still remembers his first day under James Franklin at Penn State. Franklin chewed out Brady for a mistake that he and the other graduate assistants made. It wasn’t the triumphant moment he’d hoped for. But in the infancy of his coaching career, he’d already locked in a core memory. “I didn’t even know what he was yelling at me for, but it was just his [emphasis on] detail. I’ve taken that everywhere I’ve been,” the new Buffalo Bills head coach told me at the NFL owners meetings on Monday. At age 36, Brady is stepping into one of the most coveted jobs in the NFL, rising from offensive coordinator to replace Sean McDermott, who was fired in January. With MVP quarterback Josh Allen, Brady takes on the exciting — but high-stakes — task of trying to win Buffalo’s first Super Bowl. McDermott and Allen didn’t even make it to the title game in their eight seasons together. As Brady builds the Bills in his image, I realized how committed he has been to drawing influences from every step he’s taken along the way. So I asked him to play a sort of game: Could he name the most salient lesson from every stop of his coaching career? We’ve already hit his time at Penn State. Let’s move on to his experience working for Sean Payton with the New Orleans Saints, where Brady served as an offensive assistant in 2017-18. What was the biggest lesson there? “It was [Payton’s] understanding of attacking schemes — not only just attacking the weaknesses, but with our strengths,” Brady told me. “He opened my eyes to: It’s not, ‘Hey, what coverages do they run? Oh, they play quarters. All right, so let’s get our quarter speeders.’ It’s like, ‘Who is the weakness in their quarters? And then how do we get the best person matched up on that element in the quarters.’ “So that was critical for me.” It’s a good lesson. Find the opponent’s weakness. Attack it with your strength. Repeat. In 2019, Brady moved on to LSU, where he was passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach for Ed Orgeron. “Ed O taught me to just be yourself,” Brady told me. “He was straight up from the jump, like, ‘Hey, look, I’m not good at this. I’m not good at this. I’m great at this, so I need you to do this.’ And it showed me that you don’t have to be a certain way to be a head coach. As long as you’re comfortable being yourself, everything will take care of itself.” Stay authentic. Stay humble. Work on weaknesses and delegate when necessary. None of that is easy. But those are outstanding goals for every line of work — and for life in general. And by the way, this was when Brady was a big deal. He was at LSU with Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson when the Tigers went undefeated and won the national championship, blowing out Clemson 42-25 in the title game. It was a high point in Brady’s progression. He won the 2019 Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach. And then came what Brady once called his “downfall.” It might be more fair to classify it as a correction or a moment of non-linear progress. Regardless, in 2020, the Carolina Panthers hired Brady, then 30 years old, to be their offensive coordinator. He was the youngest active OC at the time. “I didn’t have success there, however that’s defined,” Brady told me. But he also emphasized: “I wouldn’t be talking to you right now if I didn’t go through the Carolina days.” Because Brady’s rise was fast and extremely impressive, he hadn’t yet experienced adversity like he did in Carolina. But there was a unique lesson in seeing his head coach, Matt Rhule — yes, the one who fired Brady — weather the defeats with his team. “He had standards that he believed in, and he held on to that rope,” Brady said of Rhule. “And there’s so much power in that. It’s like, ‘Hey, I’m a first-time head coach right now. These are things that I believe in, regardless of the results. Am I going to stick and hold true to it, or am I going to be like, ‘Hey, we lost, so now I can’t believe in this anymore.'” Brady lost his job in 2021 before completing his second season in the role. The Panthers went 10-18 during his time in Carolina. If this was his “downfall,” he didn’t fall far. He landed as a quarterbacks coach with the Bills and McDermott. And even if that was a less impressive title, the consolation prize was Josh Allen. After never spending more than two years in any one place, Brady rose from QBs coach to OC to head coach in Buffalo, where he’s been since 2022 — studying under McDermott. “Sean was a combination of a little bit of everything,” Brady told me. “I got to see how he’s grown, how he’s changed his thought process, his mentality. And then being able to just be like, ‘Oh, he is who he is, and he has a lot of success, and he didn’t feel like he had to be someone different.’ No matter who we signed and no matter the ups and downs of the season, he was consistent. And I hope I can bring an element of that.” And this is where all these influences should and could come together in a fascinating culture where Franklin meets Payton meets Orgeron meets Rhule meets McDermott. In other words, these influences should come together to create Brady’s authentic culture. It’s notable that when Brady was named Bills head coach, he did not simply promote the coaches around him, which can be a pitfall for an internal hire. Instead, he launched a lengthy search and dug into his past stops to seek out people he thinks will elevate and build the Buffalo organization anew. “It wasn’t easy, right? You know, there’s a lot of guys, especially on offense, that are why I’m in this position,” he told me. While Brady heard from several people that his most important hire would be his defensive coordinator, he didn’t agree. He thought he needed help on offense to catalyze something special. So Brady dipped into his Rolodex from his days with the Saints and looked to Payton’s staff in Denver to find his offensive coordinator. “Getting Pete Carmichael was the biggest hire for me,” Brady said of the former Broncos senior offensive assistant and longtime Saints OC. “It was about getting a guy that was going to make my life a lot easier. … I know it wasn’t somebody that was in the room before, and that’s what made it hard. But a guy like Pete was critical for me.” Brady added: “I wanted new. Even though things have been quote-unquote working, we have to continue to evolve, so that’s why it was important for me to go outside of my comfort zone.” Brady’s staff will fuse Carmichael’s ideas with what the Bills were already doing in Buffalo. That’ll include voices like offensive line coach Pat Meyer (previously with the Steelers) and quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree (previously with the Titans). As one Broncos staffer told me by text: “It’s still going to be Brady’s offense.” And that’s a highly efficient offense. But everyone could see that it wasn’t beyond criticism at the end of last season. The most obvious issue was in the passing game, where the Bills lacked explosive plays. And since we’re discussing all the ways Brady has dipped into his past, let’s talk about DJ Moore, the receiver the Bills acquired in a major trade with the Chicago Bears. Buffalo sent a second-round pick to Chicago to bring in Moore and a fifth-rounder. The veteran receiver’s best seasons were under Brady in — of all places — Carolina. “Through the ups and downs in the Carolina days, DJ was consistent — his work ethic, his approach, his ability to go out there and make plays, being able to move him around,” Brady told me. “He’s played with so many different quarterbacks, and he’s found ways to have success, and that’s really hard. … I thought he would be a great addition both in the locker room and on the field. I’m excited to work with him again.” Brady’s calculated dedication to draw upon what has worked in his career — and to learn from what has not — will be crucial in accomplishing what no Bills team has: winning a Super Bowl.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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Mitchell Tenpenny and his wife/fellow country singer/songwriter Meghan Patrick have revealed they’re expecting their first child together and shared that it will be a baby girl.
The couple shared an announcement with the world across social media on the morning of Tuesday, March 31 using an emotional video documents milestones in this journey so far. The video begins with the couple sitting at home enjoying some breakfast together. As Patrick is praying over their meal, she thanks God for all they have been given in life, including each other, before subtly revealing the news to her other half.
She ends by saying, “Most of all, thank you for my amazing husband, who I know is also going to be an amazing dad.”
Once Tenpenny hears her final words, he instantly turns to her with wide eyes and asks, “Wait, what? Are you kidding me?” A smile slowly creeps onto his face before turning into tears as they embrace in a tight hug and celebrate the new milestone that they are about to reach as a couple.
The following clips capture the lovebirds letting their loved ones know that they will soon be a family of three, tearful moments in the doctor’s office and finally, finding out the gender. They learned they would be having a daughter using the cake method, which found them each digging into a cake with a cup and pulling out the center to find pink frosting.
“And it’s a girl! Oh my God!,” Patrick exclaimed.
“We did it,” Tenpenny added with joy.
At the very end of the video, a text rose onto the screen revealing that their baby girl is set to arrive in the fall of 2026.
Their caption read, “We’ve been blessed with the greatest gift of all this year! God is so good and always right on time… we can’t wait to be Mom and Dad.”
This news comes just a few months after the couple celebrated three years of marriage in October. The artists first crossed paths in a Nashville bar, where Patrick caught Tenpenny’s eye in her camo ensemble. Four years later, Tenpenny got down on one knee and proposed in the very same bar.
They tied the knot in a rustic Tennessee wedding on Sunday, October 23, 2022 and they will be adding another fall milestone this year.
The parents-to-be are both busy on the road through the summer, with Meghan Patrick on her first U.S. headline run, dubbed the Golden Child Tour, with dates through July. Meanwhile, Tenpenny is nearing the end of his Speed of Light Tour which includes remaining stops in Nevada, California and Colorado before wrapping up in Wabash, IN on August 27.
The trek is named after the singer/songwriter’s latest release, which he penned with some of his “best friends,” Teddy Swims, Jesse Hampton, and Dallas Wilson. Tenpenny is known for having a slew of epic heartbreak songs in his catalog, but this time, he traded the sadness and anger for love.
Speaking on the idea behind the heartfelt, mid-tempo tune, Tenpenny shared, “We started the session talking about euphoric songs, songs that feel like outer space, and that’s how we ended up on ‘Speed of Light.’ When we finished, Teddy recorded it with his vocals. But the more I listened to it, the more I felt like it was my song—despite how challenging it is to go in and record after Teddy! I didn’t have a super great love song in my catalog that reflects who I am today, so this feels like my song.”
A full list of upcoming dates for both country acts can be found on their official websites.
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American Idol brought back its “Songs of Faith” episode on Monday (March 30), an annual tradition first introduced during Season 23 in 2025 in recognition of the Easter season.
Returning for its second year, and serving as the first live show of the season, the episode featured the Top 14 contestants delivering heartfelt, inspirational performances centered around faith. The Top 14 was determined through a combination of viewer votes, including texts, online submissions, and social media responses tied to the Top 20’s “Ohana Week” performances. By the end of the night, the competition heated up once again, with just 12 finalists advancing to the next round based on America’s vote.
The night was filled with memorable performances, but a few moments truly stole the spotlight:
Chris Tungseth – “By Your Grace”
Chris Tungseth delivered a moving performance of “By Your Grace,” written and recorded by Cody Johnson for his 2021 album Human: The Double Album, showcasing his soulful tone and emotional delivery.
Braden Rumfelt and Lucas Leon Perform Songs By Brandon Lake
Braden Rumfelt and Lucas Leon both leaned into songs by Brandon Lake, performing “Hard Fought Hallelujah” and “Gratitude,” respectively, each turning in what many considered their strongest performances of the competition so far.
Hannah Harper – “At The Cross (Love Ran Red)”
Hannah Harper appeared especially connected to the night’s theme with her rendition of “At The Cross (Love Ran Red),” performing with visible emotion and becoming tearful by the end of her performance.
Jesse Findling – “Bless The Broken Road”
Another standout came from Jesse Findling, who delivered a heartfelt take on the Rascal Flatts classic “Bless The Broken Road,” earning strong reactions from the crowd and judges alike.
The contestant performances aired alongside special judge moments on stage. Carrie Underwood performed “How Great Thou Art” alongside 2025 Platinum Ticket winners Filo, Canaan James Hill, and Kolbi Jordan, while Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie joined the Top 20 for a powerful rendition of “Jesus Is Love,” adding to the night’s choir-like, faith-filled atmosphere.
Following the success of last year’s “Songs of Faith” episode, producers decided to bring it back again this year.
“It was a discussion that started at a dinner with the judges, some people from ABC, and myself,” Idol showrunner and executive producer Megan Michaels Wolflick told Rolling Stone.
“We watch myriad Christmas specials. We don’t ever see a faith-based spring Easter-style show. So we kind of embraced that. It was a special show, and people loved it; the ratings were pretty amazing,” she revealed.
American Idol will return to ABC on April 6 with the “’90s Judges Song Contest” episode, where contestants will perform iconic ‘90s hits secretly selected by Bryan, Richie, or Underwood. The episode will also feature a nostalgic twist, as stars from ABC’s “TGIF” ‘90s lineup join the hopefuls in the lounge while America votes for the Top 11.
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