The Justice Department has charged the man accused of selling the gun to the shooter in attack at Old Dominion University.

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Fox News Hourly Update — March 13, 2026

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This episode focuses on key U.S. news stories, including Justice Department charges related to the Old Dominion University shooting, a synagogue attack in Michigan, increased U.S. military activity in the Middle East, financial market reactions to global unrest, legal developments in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, a manslaughter conviction of a former New York state trooper, and an arrest in an elderly tech support scam.

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Major News Stories and Key Discussion Points

1. Old Dominion University Shooting — DOJ Charges Gun Seller

• [00:03] Lisa Lacera opens with an update on the aftermath of the Old Dominion University attack where an ROTC professor was killed.
• [00:17] Mike Emanuel reports:
  • Kenya Chapman from Hampton, VA is charged with lying to investigators about selling a stolen .22 caliber weapon to Muhammad Jalo.
  • The gun was sold for $100 the past week and stolen approximately one year prior.
  • Jalo, a convicted felon, was barred from firearm possession.
  • Jalo, a former Army National Guard member, previously arrested in 2016 for supporting ISIS, was released early from prison and killed by ROTC students during the attack.

2. Michigan Synagogue Attack Reaction

• [00:41] Transition to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's response to the West Bloomfield synagogue attack:
  • Notable quote:

    "This is not a political moment. This is not a political debate. This is targeting babies who are Jewish. That's anti-Semitism at its absolute worst."
    — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer [00:58]

• [01:10] Authorities state:
  • Suspect Ayman Mohammed Ghazali armed with a rifle drove into the synagogue, was shot dead by private security.
  • The FBI is investigating as a targeted anti-Jewish act.

3. US Military Reinforcements in the Middle East

• [01:29] U.S. deploying more forces to assist operations against the Iranian regime:
  • Warships and 2,500 sailors will arrive from Japan in coming weeks.
  • Provided by Fox's Nay Foy reporting from Tel Aviv.

4. Financial Markets React to Iran Strikes

• [01:38] Market updates:
  • Dow Jones: -119
  • NASDAQ: -206
  • S&P 500: -40
  • Crude oil prices rise to over $100/barrel.

5. Charlie Kirk Assassination Case — Evidence Rulings

• [02:15] Update on the high-profile case:
  • Judge Tony Graf denies defense motions to seal certain case filings for Tyler Robinson, the accused in the Kirk assassination.
  • Judge quote:

    "Defendant has not provided a sufficient basis for the court to find the interest favoring closure outweighs interest favoring access..."
    — Judge Tony Graf [02:28]

  • Defense must file redacted motions and request delays for hearings; preliminary hearing set for May 18.
  • If convicted, Robinson could face the death penalty.

6. NYS Trooper Convicted of Manslaughter

• [02:57] Former NY State Trooper Christopher Baldner convicted after ramming into an SUV, resulting in the death of an 11-year-old girl during a high-speed chase.
  • Prosecutors say Baldner's ramming was excessive as he was pursuing a driver for speeding.

7. Florida Elderly Tech Support Scam Arrest

• [03:26] Sheriff’s deputies arrest Steven Mercado, 20, accused of scamming a woman out of $120,000 after a fake tech support pop-up.
  • Sheriff Rick Stolly expresses frustration at inability to recover funds:

    "It could be that person's life savings that they, they stayed up their entire life and unfortunately in this case, you know, we couldn't get the money back.”
    — Sheriff Rick Stolly [03:48]

  • Mercado was released on $20,000 bond and faces similar charges elsewhere.

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Notable Quotes

• Governor Gretchen Whitmer on synagogue attack:
  “This is not a political moment. This is not a political debate. This is targeting babies who are Jewish. That's anti-Semitism at its absolute worst.”
  [00:58]

• Judge Tony Graf in Charlie Kirk case:
  “Defendant has not provided a sufficient basis for the court to find the interest favoring closure outweighs interest favoring access...”
  [02:28]

• Sheriff Rick Stolly on elderly scam victim:
  “It could be that person's life savings that they, they stayed up their entire life and unfortunately in this case, you know, we couldn't get the money back.”
  [03:48]

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Episode Timestamps

• [00:03] — DOJ charges in Old Dominion attack
• [00:41] — Synagogue attack/Michigan Governor reaction
• [01:10] — FBI investigates synagogue attack
• [01:29] — US forces to Middle East
• [01:38] — Financial market update
• [02:15] — Charlie Kirk case evidence ruling
• [02:57] — NY trooper manslaughter conviction
• [03:26] — Florida elderly scam arrest

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Fox News Hourly Update delivers a brisk, fact-focused overview of the latest national events, criminal justice updates, and impacts on public safety and financial markets.

Transcript

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Charges in yesterday's attack in Virginia. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. The Justice Department has charged the man accused of selling the gun to the shooter in yesterday's attack at Old Dominion University where an ROTC professor was killed.

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Kenya Chapman of Hampton, Virginia, charged with making false statements to investigators about providing the weapon to Muhammad Jalo, a.22 caliber weapon authorities say was stolen about a year ago and sold to Mohammed Jalo for $100 in the past week. Jalo, as a convicted felon, is not allowed to possess or own a firearm.

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Fox is Mike Emanuel in Norfolk, Virginia. Jalo, a former member of the Army National Guard, had been arrested in 2016 for providing material support to ISIS and was released early from prison. He was killed by RROTC students. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitman speaking out after yesterday's attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield.

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This is not a political moment. This is not a political debate. This is targeting babies who are Jewish. That's anti Semitism at its absolute worst.

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Authorities say Ayman Mohammed Ghazali was armed with a rifle when he rammed his vehicle into the building. He was shot dead by private security. The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. The US Sending more members of the armed forces to the Middle east to assist in the campaign against the Iranian

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regime in the form of warships, 2,500 sailors so they'll arrive from Japan in the next week or two.

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Fox's Nay Foy and Tel Aviv Wall street stocks lost more ground as the strikes on Iran continue. The Dow lost 119. The NASDAQ off 206. The S&P minus 40 crude oil rose again with the price back over $100 a barrel. America is listening to Fo.

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The judge in the Charlie Kirk assassination case has denied the defense request to have some evidence sealed.

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Judge Tony Graf denying two motions from Tyler Robinson's lawyers to classify filings in the case of based on the record

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before the court concludes that defendant has

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not provided a sufficient basis for the

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court to find the interest favoring closure

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outweigh interest favoring access to the reply memorandum.

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The defense argued releasing certain evidence would impact the 22 year old's right to a fair trial. The judge also telling Robinson's lawyers They must file a redacted version of a motion to keep cameras out of an April 17 hearing and file a brief requesting to postpone a May 18 preliminary hearing.

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Fox's Kristin Goodwin, if convicted tolerance Robinson could face the death penalty. A former New York state trooper accused of ramming his vehicle into an SUV during a high speed chase leading to the death of an 11 year old girl has been convicted of manslaughter. Prosecutors say Christopher Baldner rammed his SUV twice on the New York State Thruway when he was attempting to pull over the girl's father for speeding. A sheriff's office in Florida nabs a man they say was part of one of those tech support scams that target the elderly.

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Deputies from Flagler County, Florida arrested 20 year old Steven Mercado, who they accused of scamming an old woman out of $120,000 as part of a ploy that began when the victim got a pop up on her computer urging her to call a number for tech support while they could track Mercado. Sheriff Rick Stolly says they can't find the money. It could be that person's life savings that they, they stayed up their entire life and unfortunately in this case, you know, we couldn't get the money back. And now Mercado is out of custody as a judge said, only a $20,000 bond which he promptly paid. But he's also facing similar char.

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North Carolina FOX is Evan Brown. I'm Lisa Lacera. This is FOX News.