By Tom Hals and Daniel Wiessner

WILMINGTON, DEL. (Reuters) -Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show was suspended indefinitely by TV broadcaster ABC on Wednesday after his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk prompted criticism from the head of the top U.S. communications regulator against the broadcaster’s parent company Walt Disney.

Below is a look at the U.S. right to free speech and whether Kimmel’s rights were violated.

WHAT DID KIMMEL SAY ON HIS SHOW?

On his show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Monday, Kimmel suggested that Kirk’s shooter was a supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, and said “the MAGA gang” was “doing everything they can to score political points” from Kirk’s assassination.

He also mocked Trump for responding to a reporter’s question abo

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