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People Involved - Categories for Charlie Kirk Files Forced Disclosure Law

"People involved" (PEOPLE_INVOLVED): This definition includes the following categories of persons whose records, communications, movements, and activities shall be subject to disclosure:

a) TPUSA Organization​

All Turning Point USA (TPUSA) employees, executives, board members, officers, contractors, consultants, and interns — current as of September 10, 2025 and for the 12 months prior. All TPUSA donors who contributed $5 million or more in any single year or $10 million cumulatively. All TPUSA event organizers, logistics personnel, and anyone involved in planning or executing the UVU event on September 10, 2025. Includes Erika Kirk and any person who assumed a leadership role at TPUSA within 30 days of Charlie Kirk's death.

b) TPUSA Security Team​

All members of the TPUSA security detail, including head of security Dan Flood, external security contractors, private security firms hired for the UVU event, and any person who provided security services to Charlie Kirk at any event in the 12 months prior to September 10, 2025. Includes anyone on any security advance team that conducted or should have conducted site assessments at UVU. Includes any security personnel with prior employment by any foreign government, foreign leader, or foreign security service (including but not limited to Benjamin Netanyahu's security team).

c) TPUSA Sound, AV, and Equipment Crew​

All audio engineers, sound crew, AV technicians, and equipment handlers at the UVU event on September 10, 2025. Includes whoever provided, handled, or attached the lavalier microphone to Charlie Kirk. Includes Michael Olbert and Terryl Farnsworth. Includes any person who had physical access to the microphone, audio equipment, or stage setup in the 48 hours before the event. Includes any person who removed equipment, SD cards, or recordings from the event.

d) People Present at UVU on September 10, 2025​

All persons physically present on the Utah Valley University campus on September 10, 2025, whose identity is known to any law enforcement or intelligence agency. Includes attendees, students, faculty, staff, campus police, visitors, contractors performing work on campus, and any person captured on UVU surveillance cameras that day.

e) FBI Personnel​

All FBI agents, analysts, supervisors, and support staff assigned to, participating in, consulted on, or possessing knowledge of the Charlie Kirk investigation from September 10, 2025 to present. Includes FBI agents who were physically present at UVU on or after September 10, 2025. Includes FBI agents who contacted witnesses and requested deletion of evidence. Includes the FBI Special Agent in Charge (SAIC) of the Salt Lake City field office (including Mehtab Syed and any successor). Includes any FBI personnel who directed the re-search that located the weapon. Includes any FBI Counterintelligence Division personnel involved in assessing foreign intelligence connections.

f) DOJ and Federal Prosecutors​

All Department of Justice officials, federal prosecutors, and DOJ staff with knowledge of or involvement in the investigation or prosecution. Includes any DOJ official involved in decisions about what information to share with or withhold from defense counsel, the court, or the public.

g) Utah State and Local Law Enforcement​

All Utah state, county, and local law enforcement officers involved in the response, investigation, or prosecution, including Utah County Sheriff's Office, Orem Police Department, UVU campus police, Provo Police Department, and any other responding agency. Includes all officers who participated in the initial search, K-9 search, and re-search for the weapon. Includes Utah County Attorney Jeffrey S. Gray, Deputy Attorneys Chad E. Grunander, Ryan McBride, Lauren Hunt, David Sturgill, and Christopher D. Ballard.

h) Judges and Court Personnel​

All judges assigned to State of Utah v. Tyler Alexander Robinson (Case No. 251403576), including Judge Tony F. Graf Jr. and any predecessor or successor judges. Includes Judge Robert Lunnen, whose retirement created the vacancy filled by Graf. Includes any judge or judicial officer involved in issuing warrants, gag orders, or other orders related to the investigation. Includes any person involved in the appointment or selection of judges for this case.

i) Defense Attorneys​

All attorneys representing Tyler Robinson, including Kathryn Nester, Richard Novak, Michael N. Burt, and Staci Visser, and any other counsel of record or consulting attorneys.

j) US Intelligence Community Personnel​

All employees, officers, contractors, and agents of any US intelligence agency — including CIA, NSA, DIA, NRO, NCTC, ODNI — who have any knowledge of, involvement in, or have produced any report, analysis, or communication related to the Charlie Kirk investigation, the UVU event, foreign intelligence activity connected to it, or the blocking of any investigation related to it. Includes Joe Kent (NCTC Director), Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Kash Patel (FBI Director), and any intelligence official who participated in decisions to limit, block, or control the scope of investigation. Includes any person involved in the HADES spy plane program or drone operations on September 10, 2025.

k) Foreign Intelligence Operatives and Foreign Nationals​

All foreign intelligence officers, agents, contractors, military personnel, diplomats, or foreign nationals identified by any US agency as present in Utah between July 1, 2025 and November 30, 2025, whose presence may be connected to the Charlie Kirk investigation. Includes persons associated with Israeli intelligence (Mossad, Shin Bet), Egyptian intelligence (GIS/Mukhabarat), French intelligence (DGSE/DGSI), or any other foreign intelligence service. Includes all persons carrying Israeli-registered cell phones detected at or near UVU on September 10, 2025 (the 12 phones identified by NSA). Includes any foreign national who entered the US through Provo or Salt Lake City airports in the relevant period.

l) Military Personnel and Contractors​

All US military personnel, defense contractors, and Department of Defense civilians involved in any military activity connected to the investigation. Includes crew and mission personnel of aircraft N1098L (HADES spy plane), including pilots, co-pilots, mission engineers, and observers from LASAI Aviation II LLC and Leidos Aviation Services. Includes any military personnel stationed at or visiting Fort Huachuca, AZ between September 1-11, 2025 who had any connection to matters related to Charlie Kirk. Includes personnel involved in DoD contract N0016425PJ538 for miniaturized anti-personnel charges at NSWC Crane and Accurate Energetic Systems (AES). Includes any person aboard US Air Force VIP transport jet 99-0404 (SAM callsign). Includes French legionnaires present in the US August 2-25, 2025.

m) Egyptian Aircraft Personnel​

All pilots, crew, passengers, and ground handlers associated with Egyptian-registered aircraft SU-BTT, SU-BND, SU-BTU, SU-BTV, SU-BGM, T7ELL, and EJM36 during any flights to or within the United States between May 1, 2025 and November 30, 2025. Includes any "military contractors" who deplaned these aircraft and remained in the US. Includes any person who held "US Department of Defense Liaison" badges. Includes any person involved in Counter-UAS testing at Provo airport September 4-10, 2025. Includes Walid Mahmoud and any other identified passengers.

n) Drone and Surveillance Operators​

All persons who operated, contracted for, received data from, or had knowledge of any drone — military or civilian — operating at or near UVU on September 10, 2025. Includes operators of the HADES spy plane N1098L and any drones launched or recovered from it. Includes operators of surveillance aircraft N59906 (MARC Inc.). Includes any person who received real-time surveillance feeds from any aerial platform that day.

o) Distraction Persons and Persons of Interest​

All persons who were identified as persons of interest, detained, questioned, or arrested at or near UVU on September 10, 2025, other than Tyler Robinson. Specifically includes: Russell Kennington ("Fake Doctor w/Gun"), the pellet gun individual at Joe Vera's Mexican Restaurant, George Zinn ("Mr. Shoot Me"), Zachariah Ahmed Qureshi, the person known as "David" (owner of X account @RtothepowerofX), any person police were called about at Urban Pioneer Cafe or Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building that day, the individual known as "Rick Cutler" (arm puller/sunglasses man), and any other person whose presence or behavior was flagged by law enforcement. Includes any person who was considered as an alternate suspect, a possible second shooter, or a distraction operative.

p) Airport and Transportation Personnel​

All airport staff, TSA agents, CBP officers, FBO employees, ground handlers, and air traffic controllers at Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) who handled, interacted with, or had knowledge of Egyptian military aircraft, surveillance aircraft, or any aircraft listed in Schedule A. Includes anyone who granted "no-scan priority clearance" or special security exemptions. Includes anyone who modified badge access lists at Provo airport on or around September 11, 2025.

q) TPUSA Donors and Affiliated Persons Who Met with Charlie Kirk​

All persons who attended meetings, calls, or confrontations with Charlie Kirk between July 1, 2025 and September 10, 2025, regarding Israel policy, donor pressure, or TPUSA direction. Specifically includes participants in the Hamptons meeting (August 3-6, 2025), including but not limited to Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, Josh Hammer, Seth Dillon, Bill Ackman, and Natasha Hausdorff. Includes any person who participated in the described "intervention" where Charlie Kirk was confronted by pro-Israel figures. Includes Benjamin Netanyahu and Yair Netanyahu and any intermediaries who communicated offers or pressure to Charlie Kirk. Includes participants in the July 31, 2025 White House meeting organized by the Faith & Freedom Coalition, Latino Coalition for Israel, and Philos Project, including Ralph Reed, Luke Moon, Apostle Mario Bramnick, and Yehuda Kaploun.

r) Charlie Kirk's Close Associates and Confidants​

All persons to whom Charlie Kirk communicated fears for his life or threats against him. Specifically includes Andrew Kolvet, Frank Turek, Dan Flood, Harrison Smith, and Candace Owens. Includes any person who received texts, Signal messages, Telegram messages, or any other communications from Charlie Kirk expressing concern about being killed or threatened. Includes Blake Neff, Mikey McCoy, Rob McCoy, and any other person in Kirk's inner circle who was present at or communicated about the UVU event.

s) Erika Kirk and Kirk Family​

Erika Kirk (Charlie Kirk's wife), Charlie Kirk's parents, and any immediate family member who had knowledge of threats, life insurance policies, communications, or who took actions related to Charlie Kirk's death, his estate, or the succession of TPUSA leadership. Includes any person who communicated with Erika Kirk about TPUSA leadership succession in the 30 days following the death.

t) Medical and Hospital Personnel​

All physicians, surgeons, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, hospital staff, and medical examiners who treated, examined, transported, or handled the body of Charlie Kirk from the moment of shooting through burial. Includes the surgeon who was reportedly blocked by FBI from re-entering Charlie Kirk's room. Includes whoever signed the death certificate. Includes anyone involved in the decision regarding whether to perform an autopsy (as required by Utah law 268-8-205 for gun violence deaths).

u) Crime Scene Alteration Personnel​

All persons involved in the decision to pave over the UVU crime scene and all persons who performed the work. Specifically includes employees and owners of Hardscape Specialties LLC (Michael Powell — Utah AG special agent, and Burton Romrell — former UVU operations staff) and Hardscape Utah/Daniel Merrell. Includes any UVU administrator or state official who authorized or ordered the alteration. Includes any person from "Crew GC" or other construction firms involved. Includes the "men who work for the state of Utah" who contacted the contractor.

v) Witnesses and Civilian Videographers​

All persons who witnessed the shooting, recorded video or audio, or were interviewed by law enforcement. Includes any person whose video or recordings were requested to be deleted by FBI agents. Includes any witness who was contacted by FBI and told not to speak publicly or to other law enforcement. Includes witness Dylan Hope (electrician working at adjacent property). Includes Phil Lyman (whose car was parked near the scene). Includes any person subject to or affected by the court gag order.

w) Life Insurance and Financial Persons​

All persons involved in the creation, management, beneficiary designation, or payout of any life insurance policy on Charlie Kirk. Includes all persons associated with GGLF 2023 LLC. Includes any insurance company executives or agents who processed claims. Includes any person involved in the $350,000 TPUSA loan related to insurance premiums. Includes any financial advisor, accountant, or banker who handled Charlie Kirk's or TPUSA's finances related to insurance or the estimated $20-50 million payout.

x) Tyler Robinson's Associates​

Tyler Robinson, Lance Twiggs (Robinson's girlfriend/live-in partner), Robinson's parents, Robinson's family members, and any person who communicated with, met with, housed, employed, educated, trained, or provided financial support to Tyler Robinson in the 12 months before September 10, 2025. Includes any person who may have psychologically manipulated, radicalized, handled, or directed Robinson. Includes jail snitch Jaxson Thomas Fox. Includes any person who appeared at Robinson's court hearings in October 2025.

y) Political Figures and Government Officials​

All elected officials, appointed officials, and government employees at federal, state, or local level who had knowledge of, involvement in, or communicated about the Charlie Kirk investigation, the UVU event, or related matters. Specifically includes Governor Spencer Cox (Utah), any member of Congress who received briefings, Mike Huckabee (US Ambassador to Israel), and any White House staff or advisors who communicated about the case. Includes any official who made decisions about the scope of investigation, who intervened to block or limit investigations, or who communicated with foreign governments about the case.

z) Lobbyists and Political Organizations​

All persons affiliated with AIPAC, ADL, Faith & Freedom Coalition, Heritage Foundation, Philos Project, or any other lobbying organization or political advocacy group that communicated about Charlie Kirk's policy positions on Israel, engaged in pressure campaigns directed at Kirk, or had any interaction with any person in this definition related to the investigation. Includes any person connected to the reported "hit" or threats against Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, or Ian Carroll.

aa) Media and Journalists with Inside Knowledge​

All journalists, media executives, and media personnel who received early or advance information about Charlie Kirk's death (including the Jerusalem Post, which reportedly announced his death before he was pronounced dead at the hospital). Includes any media person who received leaks, tips, or information from law enforcement or intelligence about the investigation. Includes Charlie Kirk Show producers and staff who were authorized to discuss matters otherwise under gag order.

bb) Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) Personnel​

All employees, contractors, officers, and associates of Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) in McEwen, Tennessee, who worked on DoD contract N0016425PJ538 or had knowledge of the miniaturized anti-personnel charges. Includes surviving employees (16 were killed in the October 10, 2025 explosion). Includes any person involved in the August 25, 2025 delivery. Includes any NSWC Crane personnel who authorized, managed, or received deliverables under this contract.

cc) Rental Car and Lodging Personnel​

All rental car company employees and hotel/lodging staff who served foreign nationals, intelligence operatives, or persons of interest connected to the investigation in the Provo/Orem/Salt Lake City area between August 25 and September 15, 2025. Includes any person who can identify rental vehicles or lodging used by persons in this definition.

dd) Digital Platform and Telecommunications Personnel​

All employees of telecommunications companies, social media platforms, or technology companies who processed requests from law enforcement to preserve, produce, or delete data related to the investigation. Includes any person at Google who was involved in the reported deletion of Google Search evidence. Includes any person at cell phone carriers (US and foreign) who handled cell tower data requests. Includes Signal, Telegram, and any encrypted messaging platform employees who handled legal process related to Charlie Kirk's communications.

ee) UVU Administration and Staff​

All Utah Valley University administrators, faculty, staff, campus security, and facilities personnel who were involved in planning the TPUSA event, managing security for the event, providing building access (including roof access to the Losee Center), or who had knowledge of any unusual activity on campus in the days before September 10, 2025. Includes any UVU person who communicated with FBI, TPUSA security, or any other entity about the event logistics or aftermath.

ff) Persons on Aircraft​

All passengers, crew, and persons who boarded or deplaned any aircraft listed in Schedule A Item #1 (including SU-BTT, SU-BND, SU-BTU, SU-BTV, SU-BGM, N1098L, N888KG, N59906, N560TW, N102DZ, N40JD, N872RA, 99-0404, T7ELL, EJM36, N55906) at any time between July 1, 2025 and November 30, 2025. Includes all persons on the August 25, 2025 flight from Heber City, UT to John Tune Airport, Nashville, TN. Includes all persons aboard N560TW on its September 10, 2025 flight from Scottsdale to Provo and return.

gg) Persons Connected to Scott Lazerson​

Scott Lazerson and all persons who met with, communicated with, or traveled with Scott Lazerson between August 1, 2025 and September 15, 2025. Includes Jessica Krauss (House Inhabit), Tami Radabaugh, Sean Parnell, Sean Reyes, and any person Lazerson met with at the Pentagon. Includes any person connected to the SAM flight into Las Vegas on August 25-26, 2025.

hh) Religious Leaders and Affiliated Persons​

All religious leaders, pastors, rabbis, or faith organization leaders who communicated with Charlie Kirk, TPUSA, or any person in this definition about Charlie Kirk's Israel policy positions or who participated in meetings or interventions. Includes Rob McCoy (pastor, Calvary Church), Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, and any other clergy involved in pressure campaigns or communications with Kirk in the months before his death.

ii) Any Other Person​

Any other person, whether named or unnamed in this Act, who possesses information relevant to understanding the full circumstances of Charlie Kirk's death, including but not limited to: persons who received payments from unknown sources to be present at or near UVU on September 10, 2025; persons who communicated with any foreign intelligence service about Charlie Kirk; persons who participated in any meeting where harm to Charlie Kirk was discussed, planned, or approved; and any person whose identity is known to any covered agency as relevant to the investigation but who has not been publicly identified.

Total Categories: 35 (a through ii)

Note: The current law definition has only 3 categories (a, b, c). This expanded list ensures comprehensive coverage of every type of person who could possess relevant information or have played a role in the events surrounding Charlie Kirk's death on September 10, 2025.