Who is Legally Responsible for Charlie Kirk’s Death?

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What happens when debate dies and violence takes its place?

In this episode of Beneath the Law, Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele examine the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah, unpacking its chilling implications for free speech, civil discourse, and the rule of law.

They examine the reaction to Kirk's death, from public celebrations to university professors facing consequences for online comments and explore everything from potential civil liability to the dangers of ad hominem attacks in public dialogue.

Drawing parallels to the attempted Trump assassination and historic figures like Martin Luther King Jr., they raise urgent questions about whether we’re entering a new era where disagreeing isn't just controversial, it's life-threatening.

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:47 The Shocking Celebration of Death Online

2:47 The Death of Debate and Rise of Violence

13:09 Can the University Be Sued? Tort Law and the Shooting

25:22 Free Speech or Firing Offense? The Professor Controversy

32:56 Why Even the Guilty Deserve a Lawyer

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