SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk’s killing have pointed to an engraved bullet in arguing that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics. The inscription “Hey Facist! CATCH!” was found on a bullet inside a rifle linked by DNA to defendant Tyler Robinson. The […]
(Provo, UT) — Attorneys for alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson are asking a judge to take the death penalty off the table. In a newly-filed motion, Robinson’s defense asked the court to strike the aggravating factor that makes him eligible for capital punishment. His attorneys argue prosecutors have failed […]
(Provo, UT) — Prosecutors say they have identified a possible motive in the murder case of Charlie Kirk. In a new court filing, prosecutors allege Tyler Robinson targeted Kirk because of disagreements with the political movement he represented, including issues involving gay and transgender rights. According to The Salt Lake […]
(Provo, UT) — The preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk is continuing with new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors played a recorded interview yesterday from Tyler Robinson’s former roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, and presented text messages exchanged between the two. Investigators also showed photos of […]
(Provo, UT) — A recorded police interview with the roommate of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk is expected to be played in court today. Prosecutors say the video of Lance Twiggs, who was also Tyler Robinson’s romantic partner, is a key part of their case because Robinson allegedly […]
(Provo, UT) — Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson are questioning the reliability of DNA evidence collected after the murder of Charlie Kirk. During day three of the preliminary hearing, they attempted to suggest the defendant’s DNA could not be linked to the shooting. Prosecutors said the defense should save that […]
(Provo, UT) — The preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will continue today in Provo. Prosecutors presented previously unreleased surveillance video yesterday that they say showed Tyler Robinson before and after the alleged shooting at Utah Valley University last September, including footage from the rooftop where […]
(Provo, UT) — The preliminary hearing has begun for the man accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors began presenting witness testimony Monday in the case against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson, who faces aggravated murder and several other charges in connection with the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University. The […]
(Provo, UT) — The preliminary hearing for the Tyler Robinson trial is set to begin on Monday after the Utah Supreme Court handed down some key rulings. The high court refused to hear his appeal about cameras in the courtroom. The court also rejected the 23-year-old’s appeal about hearsay evidence. […]
(Provo, UT) — Members of Charlie Kirk’s family are expected to attend a preliminary hearing in Utah County next week. Kirk’s widow and his parents will be in Fourth Judicial District Court in Provo starting Monday. They will attend the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of shooting […]
