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8. Charlie Kirk’s family appear emotional during hearing
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, and other members of the Kirk family left the courtroom at one point during the hearing as McBride discussed the medical examiner’s report, which described how the bullet that struck Charlie Kirk killed him.
The widow and the rest of the family returned after McBride finished his closing argument. At one point, Erika Kirk put her head in her hands during Visser’s closing argument.
Kirk's family said in a statement that the decision to allow the case to go to trial is an "important step" in their pursuit of justice.
"Every step in this process carries the weight of all that Charlie’s murder has taken from his family, especially his children who will grow up without their father," the family said. "We are grateful to all who have continued to pray for us, support us, and stand with us through a year of unimaginable grief.
"As the next phase of the judicial process begins, our family remains united in our love for Charlie, our commitment to the pursuit of justice, and our prayer for a transparent and timely process.”
Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman
