"They convinced Erika to get behind it": Candace Owens makes new claim about Charlie Kirk family’s wrongful death lawsuit as legal battle takes shape

Candace Owens has reignited questions surrounding the wrongful death case linked to Charlie Kirk’s death, claiming that the lawsuit was driven by Kirk’s parents rather than Turning Point USA or his widow, Erika Kirk. Her post comes as Kirk’s family takes formal legal steps against Utah Valley University and the state of Utah, alleging that security failures at the campus contributed to his fatal shooting in September 2025.Candace Owens claims Charlie Kirk’s parents pushed the lawsuitOwens addressed the issue in a post on September 16, where she directly disputed what she described as attempts by Turning Point USA to take credit for the legal action.She wrote:“Since there is nothing that TPUSA won’t try to grift off of, I feel it’s important to state something that is true:The wrongful death lawsuit was pushed by Charlie Kirk’s parents. They were the ones that wanted this justice for Charlie and they approached and convinced Erika to get behind it.This is a fact.”Owens presented the statement as a factual correction, but her account should be understood as her claim about how the lawsuit came together. The post does not itself provide documents establishing that sequence of events.The legal filing itself confirms that Kirk’s family is pursuing claims connected to his death. A September 9 notice of claim notified Utah Valley University and the state of Utah of the family’s intention to seek damages. The filing names Kirk’s estate and heirs, including Erika Kirk and their two children, while his parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, are also listed among the prospective plaintiffs.Charlie Kirk family lawsuit focuses on alleged security failuresThe legal action centres on what Kirk’s family says happened before and during the September 10, 2025, event at Utah Valley University.According to the notice, Turning Point USA had raised concerns about access to rooftops overlooking the area where Kirk was scheduled to speak. The family alleges that university police were warned about the potential security problem, but the rooftop from which Kirk was shot was not adequately secured.One exchange cited in the legal documents has drawn particular attention. After a Turning Point USA staff member raised concerns about rooftop access, UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long allegedly responded, "I got you covered." The family argues that the university nevertheless failed to prevent access to the rooftop used by the shooter.The notice also alleges inadequate event planning, including insufficient police staffing and a lack of measures to monitor nearby rooftops. The family further argues that emergency response arrangements were inadequate, with Kirk ultimately being transported to a hospital in a private vehicle rather than an ambulance. These are allegations contained in the family's legal notice, not findings established by a court.Utah Valley University has acknowledged receiving the notice and said it would address the matter through its established legal processes. The Utah attorney general's office has not commented on the potential litigation.Meanwhile, Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Kirk, has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, and the criminal case is moving toward trial.Owens' comments therefore add another layer to an already closely watched legal fight, placing renewed attention on the role Kirk's parents, Erika Kirk and Turning Point USA may have played in bringing the wrongful death action forward.Catch the latest World News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.