Candace Owens falsely accused him of being involved in Charlie Kirk’s killing, Utah man alleges in new defamation lawsuit

What happened

A Utah man, Robert L. Hild, Jr., has sued Candace Owens, alleging she falsely linked him to the 2025 assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The lawsuit claims Owens made false statements about his involvement in the crime and that her claims have caused him significant personal and professional harm.

Timeline

1. Sep 29, 11:42 AM Salt Lake Tribune Candace Owens falsely accused him of being involved in Charlie Kirk’s killing, Utah man alleges in new defamation lawsuit
2. Sep 29, 4:00 PM Fox 13 Utah man sues Candace Owens over false claims he was involved in shooting death of Charlie Kirk
3. Sep 29, 6:51 PM ABC 4 Utah man sues Candace Owens, alleges theories over Charlie Kirk assassination falsely implicated him
4. Sep 29, 7:52 PM KJZZ Utah man sues Candace Owens, alleging false links to Charlie Kirk assassination
5. Sep 29, 7:52 PM KUTV 2News Utah man sues Candace Owens, alleging false links to Charlie Kirk assassination

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