False Claims Debunked: Erika Kirk Not Suing ABC/Disney Amidst Misinformation Spread

Reports circulating online, particularly among QAnon-aligned accounts, claiming that Erika Kirk has filed a lawsuit against ABC/Disney are unequivocally false. The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who tragically passed away just one week ago, has not initiated any legal proceedings against the media conglomerate.

Erika Kirk has publicly addressed her profound grief following the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot on September 10 during a campus event in Utah. In emotional remarks, she has vowed to continue the movement her husband founded, Turning Point USA, emphasizing that "My husband's voice will remain." His body was flown to Arizona aboard Air Force Two, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance.

The false claims of a lawsuit appear to be intertwined with recent controversies surrounding ABC. Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show on ABC was recently suspended following comments he made regarding Charlie Kirk's killing. The Federal Communications Commission's chairman indicated that Kimmel, ABC, and parent company Walt Disney Co. could face accountability for spreading misinformation related to the incident, a separate issue from any action by Mrs. Kirk.

Despite widespread sharing of these unsubstantiated posts, no official sources or reputable news outlets corroborate the existence of a lawsuit from Erika Kirk against ABC or Disney. The misinformation campaign highlights a growing trend of false narratives gaining traction on social media platforms following high-profile events.