Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty
Summary
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, asked a judge to stop prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. The request is linked to prosecutors’ public comments about a bullet fragment found at the crime scene, which Robinson’s lawyers say could affect the fairness of the trial. The judge will decide on this request on June 22.Key Facts
- Tyler Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the September 10 killing of Charlie Kirk.
- Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University.
- Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted.
- A bullet fragment found with Kirk has not been conclusively linked to the suspected murder weapon.
- Prosecutors spoke to the media to correct misinformation about the ballistics report.
- Robinson’s lawyers say prosecutors broke court rules by publicly discussing the evidence.
- DNA matching Robinson’s was found on a rifle and related items connected to the crime.
- A court decision on whether prosecutors violated rules by speaking to the media will come on June 22.
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