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‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle: Navy Revises His Medal Count In Wake Of Scandal [Video]

Recently, scandal surrounded the medal count of murdered American Sniper author and former Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle. As Fox News reports, American Sniper Chris Kyle rose to fame when his autobiography was turned into a critically acclaimed motion picture of the same name. In his book, American Sniper, Chris Kyle wrote that he had been […]

By Patricia Ramirez | 7y ago

Jesse Ventura: Court Revokes $1.8 Million Award

On Monday, a federal appeals court revoked $1.8 million in damages awarded to former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. According to Ventura, his reputation was tarnished by the late Chris Kyle in his bestseller, American Sniper. Kyle never referred to the former Minnesota governor by name, but identified him as a “celebrity” when he was promoting […]

By Jennifer Deutschmann | 7y ago

Jesse Ventura: Judge Throws Out Award In Defamation Suit Brought Against ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle Estate

Jesse Ventura is not entitled to nearly $1.8 million he was awarded in a defamation lawsuit the former Minnesota governor brought against the estate of American Sniper Chris Kyle, now that an appeals court has thrown out the awards, CBS News is reporting. Back in 2014, Ventura was awarded $500,000 from Kyle’s estate for defamation, […]

By Aaron Homer | 7y ago

Taya Kyle: Will American Sniper Chris Kyle’s Wife Speak Out On Hero’s Medal Controversy And Navy Investigation?

Taya Kyle has been a vocal advocate and adamant about preserving the memory of famed American hero sniper Chris Kyle, but Taya has yet to comment on recent allegations and a Navy investigation that Chris might have embellished some of his awards and accomplishments while serving time as a Navy SEAL. According to the Navy […]

By Shayla D | 7y ago

‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle Lied About Military Record, Navy Investigating

Chris Kyle, late Navy SEAL and the inspiration for the film American Sniper apparently lied about his military record. According to documents obtained by an online magazine, The Intercept, Chris Kyle claimed to have been awarded nearly twice as many medals than he actually was. Kyle, who was murdered at a Texas shooting range in […]

By Patricia Ramirez | 7y ago

Chris Kyle Limited Edition 1911 Legend Series TRP Pistol Released By Springfield Armory

Springfield Armory released a limited edition Springfield Legend Series 1911 TRP Pistol in honor of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. Kyle was the subject of the movie American Sniper, and is considered to have had more kills than any American sniper in history. Kyle was later murdered in 2013 by a former Marine while on a […]

By Jinger Jarrett | 7y ago

‘American Sniper’ Widow Taya Kyle Pens Heartfelt Birthday Wish For Late Husband Chris Kyle

Taya Kyle, the widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle, penned a heartfelt Facebook post Friday to honor her late husband’s birthday. Taya honored her late husband with a slew of photos and memories of better times. “Today I am remembering birthday parties and the youthful fun you brought to our lives. You showed me it […]

By Pam Wright | 7y ago

Taya Kyle: Gun Control Background Checks Won’t Work — Wife Of ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle Confronts Obama [Video]

On Thursday night, American Sniper widow Taya Kyle confronted Barack Obama in person during a live CNN broadcast, challenging the president on his recent gun control executive order. Chris Kyle’s wife claimed that the gun control laws are ineffective because none of the murderers would have been stopped by background checks. She also noted that […]

By Patrick Frye | 7y ago

‘American Sniper’ Widow Questions Obama At CNN Town Hall Meeting

It was a chilling scene when the widow of Chris Kyle, the man whose life inspired the film American Sniper, got up to question Obama directly about his stance on gun control at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. CNN reports that the town hall gathering was a civil one despite the differences in views […]

By Thomas Kuegler | 7y ago

‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle’s Wife, Taya, Takes Aim At Obama In Public, Blames Drugs And Mental Illness: Shooters ‘Want To Murder’

Last Christmas, American Sniper represented more than just a simple holiday blockbuster — it was a manifestation of the national debate on gun control and U.S. foreign policy. Taya Kyle, the wife of its subject, Chris, confronted Barack Obama at a town hall meeting on Thursday evening to continue that conversation. Barack’s public discourse was […]

By Zachary Volkert | 7y ago

Chris Kyle’s Wife, Taya Kyle, Used TrackingPoint Guns To Beat NRA Champ Bruce Piatt In An American Sniper Fundraiser

Taya Kyle is the wife of American Sniper‘s Chris Kyle. Although she is a novice when it comes to shooting, she managed to beat NRA champion shooter Bruce Piatt during a recent fundraiser contest. This is not to say that Taya magically inherited her husband’s skills. Instead, this amazing feat was accomplished with TrackingPoint guns, […]

By Patrick Frye | 7y ago

Chris Kyle’s Parents Present Kellie Pickler With Operation Troop Aid Chris Kyle Patriot Award

American sniper Chris Kyle’s parents prefer the privacy and solitude of their country home just outside of Fort Worth, Texas. However, they stepped out of their comfort zone for a rare public appearance to present Kellie Pickler with the first-ever Operation Troop Aid Chris Kyle Patriot Award. “We are not celebrities and we don’t want […]

By Jennifer Esposito | 8y ago

Wife Of ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle: ‘There Is So Much More To Him’

While there are many who have heard about Chris Kyle’s story through his memoir, American Sniper, and the Clint Eastwood-directed film adaptation, his widow, Taya Kyle, said there is a lot that the public has yet to hear about. They will soon get the chance, though, with the upcoming release of her book, American Wife: […]

By David Wangberg | 8y ago

‘American Sniper’: University Reverses Decision To Cancel Showing Of Controversial War Movie

After an intense public backlash, the University of Michigan has reversed course and announced that it will, indeed, proceed with a screening of the movie American Sniper this Friday as planned, the Michigan Daily is reporting. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, the University of Michigan had planned to show the controversial 2014 movie about […]

By Aaron Homer | 8y ago

Showing Of ‘American Sniper’ Cancelled At University Of Michigan After Muslim Students Complain

A screening of the 2014 Academy Award™-nominated movie American Sniper scheduled for Friday after a group of Muslim students complained, The College Fix is reporting. Paddington, a children’s movie about a teddy bear, will be shown in its place. American Sniper tells the story of U.S. Navy SEAL and Iraq War veteran Chris Kyle, who […]

By Aaron Homer | 8y ago

American Sniper: Vets Call Bill To Give Chris Kyle The Medal Of Honor A ‘Political Stunt’

Chris Kyle, the inspiration behind the novel and blockbuster film American Sniper, has been hailed as one of the bravest military heroes of all time. So, when Texas congressman Rep. Roger Williams introduced a bill to award the Medal of Honor to the former Navy SEAL posthumously, he thought that he would have the support […]

By Lindsay McCane | 8y ago

‘American Sniper’ Killer To Appeal Life Sentence Due To Movie’s Popularity

Eddie Ray Routh was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Chris Kyle, the hero of the film American Sniper. But his lawyers say they plan to appeal the verdict, suggesting that the film had an influence on the jury. Routh was charged with killing Kyle and his […]

By Kay Solo | 8y ago

Chris Kyle Trial: Widow Tearfully Describes Last Moments With Her Husband [VIDEO]

Now that the murder trial of American Sniper Chris Kyle is over, the veil is lifting on the court room proceedings. Video testimony from Kyle’s widow, Taya, has emerged, in which she tearfully recalls the last moments with her husband. Kyle recalled a busy morning that fatal day. She and Chris were running about the […]

By Shelley Hazen | 8y ago

Chris Kyle’s Killer Didn’t Get Off On An Insanity Plea — But Should He?

The man who killed Chris Kyle, the subject of the movie American Sniper, was recently convicted of murder. He received 27 years in prison for shooting Kyle four times in the back and once in the face. Many who consider Chris Kyle an American hero were outraged by the crime. But much of the evidence […]

By Benjamin Simon | 8y ago

‘American Sniper’ Verdict Is In: Eddie Ray Routh Found Guilty Of Murdering Chris Kyle, Chad Littlefield

American Sniper has been one of the most talked-about films of the century. Its subject matter polarizes conservatives and liberals as to whether its subject, former Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, was a hero or a barbarian. But as that debate continues to rage across theaters, a very real-world and tragic aftermath to the film […]

By Aric Mitchell | 8y ago

Chris Kyle Is A Hero – Not A Movie Star [Opinion]

Chris Kyle, the “American Sniper,” is a hero. Kyle is confirmed as the most lethal sniper in American history with over 160 confirmed kills during four tours in Afghanistan. The one thing that bothers me the most coming out of the Oscars is the number of people who were upset that American Sniper only won […]

By David Webb | 8y ago

Taya Kyle: Wife Of ‘American Sniper’ Attends Oscars With Special Memento

Taya Kyle, wife of Chris Kyle, the man whose life was the inspiration for the movie American Sniper, attended the 2015 Oscars in order to represent the Oscar-nominated film, as well as her husband and all families of veterans, with a special memento. Despite earlier misgivings, where Kyle expressed doubt at her own ability to […]

By Samantha Kilgore | 8y ago

Chris Kyle’s Alleged Killer Thought The ‘American Sniper’ Was A Pig Assassin

The man who allegedly killed Navy SEAL and sniper Chris Kyle, the man who inspired the Oscar-winning film American Sniper, may have taken some tips from Seinfeld about how to act crazy. Last week, one doctor told the court that Routh “did know what he was doing and did it anyway,” when he shot Chris, […]

By Shelley Hazen | 8y ago

American Sniper Suspect Said He Had To Kill Someone

Eddie Ray Routh, defendant in the ‘American Sniper’ trial for allegedly murdering Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield, told his sister he had to kill someone that day, the New York Post reported yesterday. Routh is currently on trial in Texas for the murders of Kyle and Littlefield while he was a gun range with them. […]

By Dean Chambers | 8y ago

‘American Sniper’ Trial: Eddie Routh Shot Chris Kyle Because He Wouldn’t Talk To Him

The American Sniper trial is underway, and the truth as to the reason why Eddie Ray Routh shot Navy Seal Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield has finally surfaced. According to the Washington Post, Gene Cole, who was an officer at the Erath County Sheriff’s Department at the time, testified that he heard Routh […]

By Lindsay McCane | 8y ago

Taya Kyle Gives Emotional Testimony About ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle’s Final Moments

Taya Kyle, the widow of the late Chris Kyle, delivered an emotional testimony on Wednesday, February 11, about her husband’s final moments before he was shot to death. Chris, a Navy SEAL veteran, inspired the recent hit movie American Sniper, which grossed over $300 million at the box office. Kyle served four tours in Iraq […]

By Lindsay McCane | 8y ago

Chris Kyle Final Text: ‘This Dude Is Straight Up Nuts, Watch My Six’

Chris Kyle’s eerie final text message was revealed in court yesterday during the trial of his accused killer, Eddie Ray Routh. The former Marine, allegedly suffering from PTSD, is also accused of murdering Kyle’s friend, Chad Littlefield. “This dude is straight-up nuts. He’s right behind me. Watch my six,” American Sniper Chris Kyle texted to […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

Eddie Ray Routh: A Look Inside The Past Of Accused Chris Kyle ‘American Sniper’ Killer

Eddie Ray Routh, the accused killer of American Sniper Chris Kyle has been accused of having a history of violence by his fellow Marines and behaving “bizarrely” for years by his family. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, Routh was suffering from PTSD when Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield took him to a Texas […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

American Sniper Trial: Prosecution Focus On Routh’s Past

As the trial for the murders of Chris Kyle, inspiration for American Sniper, and Chad Littlefield begins, prosecutors are focusing on the past of defendant Eddie Ray Routh, USA Today reported yesterday. The state is alleging a history of “self-intoxication” and other problems involving the alleged killer of Chris Kyle. “On Tuesday morning, they filed […]

By Dean Chambers | 8y ago

American Sniper Chris Kyle’s Killer Faces A Jury Wednesday Causing Upheaval In The Small Town

Stephenville, Texas, is the location for the trial of Eddie Ray Routh — the man who killed former sniper for the Navy SEALs, Chris Kyle. The blockbuster movie centered around the Kyle’s life as a sniper, American Sniper, is the highest-grossing war movie ever made in the United States earning more than $282 million, as […]

By Renee | 8y ago

BeastMode Challenge Goes Viral: Chris Kyle’s Brother And Talon Smith Launch Campaign To Aid Veterans

The BeastMode Challenge has gone viral. The highly physical challenge benefits American Sniper Chris Kyle’s Guardian for Heroes Foundation and Silent Warrior Scholarship Fund. Participants film themselves doing their best “BeastMode” and then challenge their friends to do the same. “What is your BeastMode? Can you dunk basketballs, ride a bull, competively dance, shoot a […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

American Sniper Chris Kyle Murdered By Muslim Sympathizer?

The trial of the alleged killer of the late U.S. Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle, the subject of the movie American Sniper, begins soon in Texas, as the Inquisitr reported a few days ago. Information is coming out that suggests the suspect, Eddie Ray Routh, who is accused of killing Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield, […]

By Dean Chambers | 8y ago

Eddie Ray Routh: Jury Selection Beings In The ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle Murder Trial

The Eddie Ray Routh jury selection begins today in the murder case of American Sniper Chris Kyle and his friend, Chad Littlefield. Routh, also a veteran, was reportedly suffering from PTSD when he allegedly killed the most lethal sniper in the history of the United States Military. Chris Kyle was attempting to help Eddie Ray […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

Bradley Cooper Says Portraying Chris Kyle In ‘American Sniper’ Was ‘Life Changing’

Bradley Cooper confessed that playing Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in American Sniper was a life changing experience, but he is not talking about how much money the movie is making at the box office. The hunky star said Monday, during the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, that he never imagined the controversy the […]

By Patricia Didelot | 8y ago

Jesse Ventura Rants About ‘American Sniper’ (Again)

You would think that former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura would have lost his breath after continually ranting about American Sniper just after it was released. And you’d think that he’d have gotten somewhat fed up about talking about Chris Kyle, the soldier that American Sniper was based on. However, he decided to call into Alan […]

By Luke Luby | 8y ago

British Sniper Is Deadlier Than American Chris Kyle And Still Active With Royal Marines

A British sniper is even deadlier than American sniper, Chris Kyle, with 173 confirmed enemy kills and is still active with the Royal Marines. The military refuses to release the name of the man, who is reportedly married and a father, for fear that it will allow extremist terrorist groups to harm him or his […]

By Patricia Didelot | 8y ago

‘American Sniper’ Is Highest Grossing War Movie Of All Time

The Clint Eastwood film, American Sniper, is now the highest grossing war movie of all time at the domestic box office, surpassing Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan. American Sniper has its eyes set on The Passion of the Christ, the current record holder for highest grossing R-rated movie of all time, and despite a slower […]

By Patricia Didelot | 8y ago

Chris Kyle Day Declared By Texas Governor Greg Abbott

Chris Kyle Day was declared by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. February 2 will be used to honor the famed Navy SEAL sharpshooter depicted in American Sniper. Texas Governor Greg Abbott made the Chris Kyle Day announcement while addressing a group of Lone Star State veterans in Austin. Governor Abbott received a standing ovation from the […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

‘American Sniper’ Writer Jason Hall: ‘The Point Of Art Is To Promote Discussion’

To say that American Sniper is one of the most controversial films in recent American cinema would be a huge understatement. Not a day goes by without another pundit, celebrity, or other notable public figure either pledging their support for the story told by American Sniper or tearing it down as a piece of war […]

By Zachary Volkert | 8y ago

Box Office: ‘American Sniper’ Sets Its Sights On Super Bowl Record

American Sniper is looking to make box office history during Super Bowl weekend. According to the Hollywood Reporter, American Sniper is after the largest Super Bowl gross of all time. If the film can earn more than Hanna Montana/Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour film, which earned $31.1 million in 2008, then […]

By Niki Cruz | 8y ago

‘American Sniper’: Chris Kyle’s Brother Says ‘Snipers Are Saviors,’ Slams Michael Moore [Video]

American Sniper is director Clint Eastwood’s hit film about Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in American history. Jeff Kyle, brother of the late war hero, said, “Snipers are saviors.” Controversy has swirled around the movie, and director Michael Moore’s tweet about snipers is an example. My uncle killed by sniper in WW2. […]

By Phyllis Asinyanbi | 8y ago

Michelle Obama Praises ‘American Sniper,’ Anyone See That Coming?

Michelle Obama may be one of the last people you would expect to praise a film like American Sniper. After all, since the Clint Eastwood-directed film was released to theaters, it has stirred up controversy among liberals and conservatives. Some liberals — Michael Moore and Seth Rogen, to name two — felt the film was […]

By Aric Mitchell | 8y ago

Clint Eastwood Threatened To Kill Michael Moore, The Liberal Activist Claims

Clint Eastwood threatened to kill Michael Moore, the liberal moviemaker claims. Eastwood made Michael Moore death threats a decade ago “this week,” the controversial documentary maker alleges. As previously reported by the Inquistir, Michael Moore made multiple comments via Twitter which were critical of snipers, Chris Kyle, and the American Sniper movie. Michael Moore had […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle A Racist, MSNBC Reporter Claims [Video]

MSNBC seems to be playing the race card again, this time against the late Chris Kyle, the subject of the blockbuster hit movie American Sniper. On MSNBC’s Morning Joe program this morning, NBC foreign affairs reporter Ayman Mohyeldin put forth the racism allegation while also describing Kyle’s military service as “killing sprees.” During his 10 […]

By Robert Jonathan | 8y ago

‘American Sniper’ In Baghdad Theater, ‘Shoot Him He Has An IED!’ Viewer Yells

American Sniper was showing in Baghdad, Iraq, where Chris Kyle’s story takes place, and audiences love it so much that someone even screamed out, “Shoot him, he had an IED!” during one of the scenes. IED is an Improvised Explosive Device used by insurgents to kill American troops. This may come as a surprise to […]

By Patricia Didelot | 8y ago

Jesse Ventura Reveals Why He Won’t Watch ‘American Sniper,’ Shares Thoughts About Chris Kyle

Jesse Ventura finally decided to speak out about American Sniper, and Chris Kyle fans probably won’t like what he had to say about the deceased Navy SEAL. Jessa Ventura, a former Navy SEAL, is never mentioned in Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper movie, and his name doesn’t appear in Chris Kyle’s autobiography. However, Ventura successfully sued […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 8y ago

ISIS Sniper Battalion Inspired By ‘Juba, The Sniper’ Being Formed In Iraq

ISIS sniper battalion shooters will be trained in “Juba, the Sniper” inspired fashion, according to Islamic State social media posts. One of the ISIS sniper units will reportedly “continue the legacy” of Juba, who is believed to have killed 40 American soldiers in Baghdad. The ISIS sniper battalion is was allegedly created as part of […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

Gary Sinise Slams Howard Dean For Offensive ‘American Sniper’ Comments

Gary Sinise wasn’t too pleased with Howard Dean’s comments about the Oscar-nominated film American Sniper. The film has definitely sparked quite a controversy since it was released on Friday, Jan. 16. While many have verbally expressed their concerns about the biographical war drama, many supporters and celebrities have fired back to defend the film. Now, […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 8y ago

Michael Moore And Seth Rogan Banned From Restaurant For Comments Against ‘American Sniper’

One of the most controversial films of the year has been American Sniper, which has left critics and movie-goers arguing over whether the movie’s subject, Chris Kyle, should be hailed as a hero or a mass-murderer. One of the public figures to stand firmly against American Sniper and how it presents Chris Kyle as a […]

By Benjamin Simon | 8y ago

Howard Dean Says ‘American Sniper’ Fans Are ‘Angry’ Tea Party Supporters

Howard Dean believes that the millions of American Sniper fans are primarily just “angry” Tea Party members. The former Democratic National Chairman shared his views about the Chris Kyle supporters during a weekend appearance on the Bill Maher show on HBO – backlash quickly ensued via Twitter and Facebook. “There’s a lot of anger in […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

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