Good morning, everyone. I'm Megan Kelly. It's Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, and this is your AM update.

The defendant is believed to have targeted Charlie Kirk based on Charlie Kirk's political expression.

Tyler Robinson formally charged with seven counts, including aggravated murder for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

A disgusting twist, the elderly man arrested in the moment following Charlie's murder,

now under investigation for child sex abuse material.

You are a disgrace to this institution and an utter coward.

You are a political buffoon at best.

An FBI director Cash Patel takes on Democrats in a fiery hearing on the hill.

All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM update.

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Tyler Robinson formally charged yesterday with the murder of Charlie Kirk, speaking only once in the short meeting, stating his name to presiding district judge

Tony Graff.

Could you state your name?

Tyler James Robinson.

The 22-year-old suspect appearing virtually via video, arms bear wearing what appears to be,

an anti-suicide smock, commonly worn by high-risk inmates. The defendant did not enter a plea,

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