Official’s Access to F.B.I. Files in Charlie Kirk Case Drew Pushback
The New York Times • 10/28/2025 • Last cited 10/28/2025
Summary
An inquiry by Joe Kent, head of the National Counterterrorism Center, has reportedly raised concerns for F.B.I. Director Kash Patel regarding access to F.B.I. files in the Charlie Kirk case, according to The New York Times. The specifics of the pushback and its implications remain unclear.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
78 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-10-12She Despised Charlie Kirk. He Resolved to Make People Like Her Pay. (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-15U.S. Says It Revoked Visas of Some People Who Criticized Charlie Kirk (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-20The right wants Charlie Kirk memorials across the US – but is it just an attempt to capitalize on his killing? (The Guardian)
- 2025-10-28A City Council Race in Arizona Turns Toxic Over Charlie Kirk’s Legacy (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-04Armed Volunteer Charged in Fatal Shooting at Utah ‘No Kings’ Protest (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-11R. Bruce Dold, Chicago Tribune Publisher and Pulitzer Winner, Dies at 70 (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-12Man Accused in Charlie Kirk Killing Makes First Court Appearance in Person (The New York Times)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 78 days - proven survivor
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