Candace Owens Sued for Defamation Over Claims of Conspiracy to Assassinate Charlie Kirk
Brian Harpole, a private security firm owner who provided protection for Charlie Kirk, has sued Candace Owens for defamation over claims she made alleging his involvement in a conspiracy surrounding Kirk's assassination. Owens promoted conspiracy theories suggesting Harpole had foreknowledge of or participated in the murder, despite admitting she had seen flight records that contradicted her assertions. The lawsuit accuses Owens of spreading false statements through social media and podcasts, damaging Harpole's reputation without factual basis.
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Free Speech Candace Owens Sued for Defamation Over Claims of Conspiracy to Assassinate Charlie Kirk Eugene Volokh | 4.30.2026 6:24 PM Some excerpts from the long Complaint in Harpole v. Owens (M.D. Tenn.), just filed today (of course, recall that these are all just accusations, not court findings): Plaintiff Brian Harpole is a citizen and resident of Texas. He is the founder and head of Integrity Security Solutions, a private security firm. In or around 2018, Harpole began working for the late Charlie Kirk, with Integrity Solutions providing security for Turning Point USA and protective services for Kirk from 2022 to 2025. Integrity Solutions provided these services for Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, where Kirk was fatally shot….
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