How much Charlie Kirk's memorial cost taxpayers? Shocking figures revealed
Charlie Kirk's memorial cost taxpayers significantly. The US Secret Service paid over $2.6 million to ARCUS Group, LLC for perimeter security, TMZ reported.
Charlie Kirk's memorial, which was held at held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, cost taxpayers a huge amount. The US Secret Service paid millions to an event firm to secure the perimeter, as per TMZ.
According to the data TMZ has obtained, the Secret Service hired ARCUS Group, LLC, a full-service event management and disaster relief aid organization, and paid $2,677,416.19 to guard the memorial's perimeter at Glendale, Arizona's State Farm Stadium.
ARCUS has expertise protecting perimeters at renowned events. The administration is obviously confident in their capabilities, as seen by their website showcasing their previous perimeter protection assignments, which include President Donald Trump's inauguration in 2021.
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Tyler Robinson allegedly assassinated TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old college student, was arrested and charged in connection with the assassination of Charlie kirk during a TPUSA event on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
He has been charged with two counts of obstruction of justice, aggravated murder, criminal discharge of a handgun causing serious bodily injury, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offense while a kid was present.
According to officials, Robinson allegedly admitted that he killed Kirk because he “had enough of his hatred,” stressing that “some hate can’t be negotiated out.”
Robinson will only be executed if 12 of the 12 jurors concur that he should be put to death for his charged crimes, which only emphasizes how crucial it is for prosecutors to provide a specific, well-defined reason, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Neama Rahmani told Fox News Digital.
At a court hearing on Monday, Robinson's lawyer, Kathryn Nester, stated that the defense is retaining the right to request a preliminary hearing, where prosecutors would be required to present evidence and permit cross-examination prior to the case moving forward. However, she has not yet addressed the prosecutors' allegations regarding why their client killed Kirk.
Robinson is expected to appear in court on Oct. 30.
