Provo, Utah — Utah County authorities filed obstruction of
justice charges against 71-year-old George Zinn after he confessed to shooting
conservative activist Charlie Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University.
However, the investigation revealed that his statement was false and intended
to divert investigators' attention from the real perpetrator.
According to official reports, Zinn approached police
minutes after the shooting, claiming to be the shooter. His testimony initially
caused confusion at the crime scene, delaying the collection of key evidence
and the questioning of firsthand witnesses.
However, after initial investigations, authorities
discovered that the confession was inconsistent with the facts. Ballistics and
testimony evidence confirmed that the actual perpetrator of the murder was
Tyler Robinson, who already faces charges of aggravated homicide and other
related offenses.
Zinn was no stranger in Utah political circles. According to
local records, he had previously been identified for his disruptive behavior at
public events and political rallies, both progressive and conservative.
Although he had never faced serious charges, his history of
disruptions and inflammatory statements at events made him a problematic figure
for organizers and law enforcement.
The county prosecutor's office stated that Zinn's confession
was not an act of confusion, but a deliberate attempt to hinder the
investigation and create a distraction that could benefit the real attacker.
For this reason, he was formally charged with obstruction of
justice, a crime that could carry a sentence of up to five years in prison and
fines. Additional charges for interfering with law enforcement in a federal
investigation are being considered.
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