‘Tyler Robinson is framed…’: Candace Owens makes shocking claims about Charlie Kirk assassin

Charlie Kirk's assassination has sparked several conspiracy theories - the latest coming from commentator Candace Owens

Published on: Sep 27, 2025, 22:30:24 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Charlie Kirk's assassination has sparked several conspiracy theories - the latest coming from commentator Candace Owens. The 36-year-old on Friday claimed that the ‘federal government’ is ‘lying’ about the probe into the Turning Point USA founder's shooting. She even said that some statements about suspect Tyler Robinson are ‘complete fiction’. Owens, however, did not back her claims with evidence.

Tyler Robinson, 22, the suspect in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk (via REUTERS)

“I want to break this news immediately because it feels important, and I think if I don’t break it immediately, something bad might happen," Candace Owens wrote in an Instagram story.

She further said that the 22-year-old suspect, Tyler Robinson, ‘maintains his innocence’.

“Tyler Robinson is not suicidal. The entire narrative that was placed in the media about him having been suicidal is completely fictional, as are many other aspects of what we have been told… His father having “turned him in after a confession” is also complete fiction. To the contrary, Tyler Robinson maintains his innocence and has never even been to the UVU campus,” she wrote.

Owens said that there are ‘absolutely zero photos or video’ from the campus that can show Robinson was ever there.

“Which is why they have produced nothing other than a blurry image which Tyler’s family knows is not him…The federal government is lying about absolutely everything except for the fact that it is her gun…”

Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a Utah Valley University event in Orem earlier this month. The suspect, Robinson, was arrested after a 33-hour-long manhunt. He has been charged with aggravated murder and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case.

At Kirk's memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, his wife, Erika, revealed that she has forgiven Robinson.

"Our Savior said, 'Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do.' That young man … I forgive him," Erika said. “I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it's what Charlie would do.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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