"United States television network ABC has announced it will indefinitely cease airing Jimmy Kimmel Live due to comments made by the popular chat show's host about the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday the show would be preempted indefinitely due to Kimmel's comments suggesting the man charged with Kirk's assassination in Utah last week, Tyler Robinson, is a supporter of US President Donald Trump."
"Announcing the move, Nexstar Media President Andrew Alford said Kimmel's comments were offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse. We do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities in which we are located, he said. While Utah prosecutors have formally charged Robinson with the murder of Charlie Kirk and said they will seek the death penalty, questions remain about a possible motive."
ABC indefinitely halted broadcasts of Jimmy Kimmel Live after the host suggested the man charged with assassinating right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was a supporter of President Donald Trump. Nexstar Media and at least 28 ABC affiliates stopped airing the show, with Nexstar president Andrew Alford calling the comments offensive and insensitive and saying they do not reflect local community values. Utah prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with Kirk's murder and intend to seek the death penalty, while questions about motive remain. FCC chair Brendan Carr condemned the remarks and suggested potential repercussions for ABC affiliate licenses.
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