Summary
A man named Tyler Robinson, charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is trying to disqualify the prosecuting team because the daughter of one prosecutor was at the event where the shooting happened. Defense attorneys argue that her presence creates a conflict of interest. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty, and the court is deciding if the prosecuting team can stay on the case.
Key Facts
- Tyler Robinson is accused of shooting Charlie Kirk on September 10 at Utah Valley University.
- Robinson has pleaded not guilty to the charge of aggravated murder.
- The prosecution aims to seek the death penalty against Robinson.
- Defense claims a conflict because a prosecutor's daughter attended the rally where Kirk was shot.
- Judge Tony Graf held a hearing to consider the request to disqualify the prosecution team.
- The Utah County Attorney argues that disqualifying the team would delay the case without good reason.
- The court has affidavits indicating the prosecutor's daughter did not witness the shooting directly.
- Prosecutors have DNA evidence they say links Robinson to the crime.
