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Lawyers for Luigi Mangione are blasting the Trump administration for comparing their client to the man who allegedly murdered Charlie Kirk.

In the two weeks since Kirk was shot and killed, numerous government officials — from the president on down — have likened the shooting to other recent high-profile acts of violence, including the murder of healthcare exec Brian Thompson.

And in a letter filed in federal court this week, lawyers for Mangione allege that such rhetoric is a way of denying their client his right to a fair trial.

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione say Trump administration is interfering with due process

“The Government has indelibly prejudiced Mr. Mangione by baselessly linking him to unrelated violent events, and left-wing extremist groups, despite there being no connection or affiliation,” the letter reads.

“A recent, tragic, high-profile murder has only increased this prejudicial rhetoric.”

Elsewhere in the letter, Mangione’s lawyers referenced a September 18 Fox News interview in which Trump alleged that Mangione “shot someone in the back as clear as you’re looking at me.”

“He shot him right in the middle of the back – instantly dead, the president stated, adding, “This is a sickness. This really has to be studied and investigated.”

They also pointed to remarks made by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on September 22, when she referred to Mangione as a “left-wing assassin [who] shot United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson right in the back in New York City.”

Similar comments were made by deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, who, when referring to Mangione, said that “of course the health care CEO was brutally gunned down by another self-described so-called anti-fascist that was then celebrated by other self-described anti-fascists, so of course, really communist revolutionaries.”

Mangione attorneys claim efforts to connect their client with Kirk shooter may prejudice potential jurors

“The attempts to connect Mr. Mangione with these incidents and paint him as a ‘left wing’ violent extremist are false, prejudicial, and part of a greater political narrative that has no place in any criminal case, especially one where the death penalty is at stake,” Mangione’s lawyers wrote.

Mangione’s legal team scored a major victory last week when a New York court ruled that the two state terrorism charges clearly did not apply to his alleged crime.

Currently, Mangione’s lawyers are working to get prosecutors to agree not to push for the death penalty.

No trial date has been set.

We’ll have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Luigi Mangione Lawyers Slam Trump’s Charlie Kirk Comparisons was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Violet Affleck addressed the United Nations this week.

Instead of complaining about a teleprompter, she delivered a well-informed and impassioned speech.

Specifically, she advocated for the right to clean air and opposed mask bans.

In response, vicious trolls are bombarding her and her famous parents with hate, insults, and worse.

Violet Affleck wants a better, safer world

On Tuesday, September 23, Violet Affleck spoke before the United Nations.

She issued a powerful and passionate plea for air quality, in schools and in everyday life.

“We are told by leaders across the board that we are the future,” the 19-year-old pointed out.

“But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic,” Violet stated, “our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”

Violet warned against “the relentless beat of back to normal, ignoring, downplaying, and concealing both the prevalence of airborne transmission and the threat of long COVID.”

Unfortunately, we have all seen people baselessly and desperately downplay the risks of the virus since the pandemic began.

For some, it’s about business (be they grifters or merely have more to gain by putting others at risk).

For others, it’s about fear. It’s easier for them to imagine a conspiracy than to acknowledge the long-term risks of COVID.

Violet Affleck is a Fucked up kid, raised by fucked up weirdos. pic.twitter.com/mL3eh2QMjk

— 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 Don’t Dox Me 🐆 🌺 (@VelvettyWords) September 24, 2025

A lot of cruel people had a lot to say about the 19-year-old’s speech

Sadly, it is no surprise that social media — particularly the ghoulish remains of what was once called Twitter — is filled with people spewing unhinged hate at Violet Affleck.

“Violet Affleck is a F–ked up kid, raised by f–ked up weirdos,” spewed one social media user.

“She should be institutionalized,” tweeted another.

Violet Affleck has shown the UN and the world that her Yale education is failing her. She was on a tirade about wanting mask mandates 5 years after covid. One of her siblings is a trans. What happened in their household? pic.twitter.com/v4lOUEQ9nV

— Kimber l Randolff (@KimberRandolff) September 24, 2025

“That is a mental health crisis,” one hater tweeted baselessly.

“I hope the left is proud for tormenting young people like this and making them believe they’re in such danger karma that’s all I can say.”

A misinformed individual posted: “Coddled too much maybe? Sad, she doesn’t even have the facts and how dangerous the MRNA is.”

Another wrote: “Violet Affleck is YOUNG, IMMATURE and believes in FAKE COVID rules. Even 5 yrs later. YIKES thoughts and prayers honey youre so brainwashed.”

I know nothing about Violet Affleck, but, based on this pic I will make bold guesses about her

1. She is pro Hamas
2 She lives in fear of the climate
3 She votes democrat
4 She believes that there are 57 genders
5 She has a large carbon footprint pic.twitter.com/D1MuaUUCmi

— News Hound (@AverageCDNguy) September 24, 2025

The insults (and worse) all came from the same sort of person

Even if we wanted to, we could never include every hateful, science-denying, and downright cruel post that grown adults made about this well-informed 19-year-old.

Many focused upon Violet Affleck’s parents, pushing the narrative that having loving and supportive parents has made her “weird.”

These takes sometimes zeroes in on her younger sibling, Fin Affleck, who is trans.

Unfortunately, there is significant overlap between COVID-denial and anti-trans bigotry. (Also, some of them confused her with them, which fits the general vibe of willful ignorance but intentional vitriol from these folks)

We elected to not include some of the more explicitly violent posts. Or the posts with slurs. There are a lot of them, especially since Elon Musk rolled back enforcement on the platform.

Fortunately, there were people who paid attention. There were people who listened.

Will people in power, or society at large, reverse course and take sensible, easy precautions to keep people safe? No.

The worst people alive politicized it and then mainstream society decided that public safety was too “cringe.” But people like Violet can continue making the world a better place.

Violet Affleck & Famous Parents Bombarded with Hate, Insults, Threats After … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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In the days since Tyler Robinson was arrested for the murder of Charlie Kirk, the public has learned a great deal about the alleged shooter.

Robinson was a 22-year-old Utah native who was living with a roommate named Lance Twiggs at the time of the shooting.

Now, Twiggs has reportedly fled the area, and local police say they do not know his whereabouts.

Lance Twiggs ‘suddenly and mysteriously vanished’

Robinson and Twiggs were reportedly living in a three-bedroom apartment in St. George, Utah.

The unit was said to be one of several rental properties owned by Robinson’s parents.

According to a new report from Radar Online, Twiggs is no longer residing in St. George.

Neighbors tell the outlet that Robinson’s roommate “suddenly and mysteriously vanished — leaving behind his messy car and even leaving the lights on inside” their apartment.

Neighbors say ‘good riddance’ to Twiggs, Robinson

Twiggs — who is reportedly transgender, though this has not been confirmed — came under scrutiny following the release of text messages between the roommates in the wake of Robinson’s alleged crime.

Sheriff Nate Brooksby tells Radar that he does not know Twiggs’ whereabouts in part because the FBI has taken over the investigation into Kirk’s murder.

Neighbors say that Twiggs likely wouldn’t have lasted long if he had chosen to remain in St. George.

“Good riddance. I never want to see either of them again,” one neighbor told Radar, referring to Twiggs and Robinson.

Another was more direct, warning: “If he ever comes back, it will be in a body bag.

“That’s not a threat — I’m just saying that there are so many people who want a piece of him, he’d be mad to show his face in public again. This was a generational event.”

Prosecutors say texts between Twiggs and Robinson reveal the latter’s motives in his alleged crimes.

“When asked why he did it, Robinson explained there is too much evil in the guy, referring to Charlie Kirk,” said Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray, according to Radar.

“I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out,” Robinson texted his roommate, according to Gray. “If I am able to grab my rifle unseen, I will have left no evidence.”

Insiders say Robinson is not cooperating with investigators at present. No trial date has been set.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Lance Twiggs, Alleged Romantic Partner of Tyler Robinson, Has ‘Vanished’ Amid … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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As she recently admitted, Meri Brown is done with Christine Brown.

Based on footage from the upcoming Sister Wives Season 20, however, the following is now clear:

Meri Brown is NOT done with the opposite sex.

The popular reality show returns this Sunday night at 10/9c and, as teased via an earlier preview, at least one segment on the episode will feature Meri trying to hand at speed dating.

“Listen, if somebody doesn’t like me and all my snort laughter, then they just aren’t going to get me,” the reality star acknowledged during a confessional on this September 28 premiere, delving into what she’s seeking in a partner. “Then they’re just not my person.”

Indeed, Meri — who was married to Kody Brown for more than 20 years before their legal divorce in 2014 and subsequent breakup in 2023 — went on to say her future husband must be down with the snort that often emerges when she laughs.

Or, as she put it to her friend Jen Sullivan, “I need a man who knows and loves this b–ch.”

Prior to meeting a bunch of men over a short period of time, Meri also detailed for viewers other aspects she’s looking for now that she’s back out on the marlet.

“I’m interested in finding somebody who is kind, who is outgoing, who is super confident with who he is,” the 54-year-old told cameras.

“I would love to find somebody who’s tall, like 6 feet or taller would be awesome. Somebody who has like really good, kind eyes.”

In early 2024, Meri actually did start dating someone named Amos Andrews, but that relationship fizzled after some shady information leaked out about him.

“It takes courage to face difficult truths, yet it’s imperative in order to remain authentic to yourself and your commitment to personal growth,” Meri said in the wake of this split, adding:

“I honor and care about the past four months, who I spent it with, and what I learned about myself through it. I know what’s important to me in a relationship, and I’m confident in myself while I’m single as well.”

Since this time, Meri hasn’t gotten close to serious with anyone. And she has a theory why.

“I’ve dated a little bit and I have had experiences where I believe that some people are not interested simply because of my background,” Brown shared on the May 4 episode of Sister Wives. “Because I come from a plural family, maybe they’re nervous that that’s what I want.”

On Sunday’s Season 20 opener, Meri says she’s learned to maybe keep things simple.

“You can see if somebody’s a good person by looking in their eyes,” she claims via confessional.

Meri has no idea, of course, is speed dating will work out. But why not give it a try, right?

“Dating is interesting because some people really just don’t want to date,” she acknowledges on the premiere, before adding, “It’s teaching me how to trust myself.”

Sister Wives season 20 premieres Sunday, September 28, at 10/9c on TLC.

Sister Wives Sneak Peek: Meri is on the Market! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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