The Utah man on trial for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk should not face the death penalty, according to his defense lawyers. They argue that the single shot that killed Kirk did not create a high probability of death to others, as required by state law for the death penalty to be considered.
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Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, 23, alleging that he knowingly created a risk of death to others when he shot Kirk in front of thousands of people at a Utah university. Robinson has yet to enter a plea in the case.
Kirk was killed on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University, Orem, during one of his trademark campus debates. The case is a closely watched test of how Utah treats the alleged political killing of a close ally of President Donald Trump.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
