Prosecutors hammer Tyler Robinson's bid to derail death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case
Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson fired a high-powered rifle toward thousands at the Charlie Kirk event and urged a judge to send all charges to trial.
TL;DR
- Prosecutors argue evidence against Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk's killing is overwhelming.
- They are pushing back against the defense's effort to remove the death penalty.
- The defense claims the shooting did not create a great risk to anyone other than Kirk.
- Prosecutors contend Robinson fired a rifle toward a crowd, endangering others.
- Evidence includes Robinson allegedly crawling to a rooftop, firing the fatal shot, hiding the rifle, and telling a roommate to delete texts.
- Prosecutors also accuse Robinson's attorneys of misrepresenting case law.
- A witness-tampering charge and a violent offense in the presence of a child are also being defended.
- Evidence suggests Kirk may have been targeted due to his political expression, with a cartridge engraved 'Hey fascist, catch.'
- Robinson is accused of shooting Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025.
- A judge will decide on Sept. 1 if there is enough probable cause for trial.