Robinson Challenges Death Penalty in Kirk Killing, Arguing 1 Shot Hit Intended Target
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Updated · FOX 13 News Utah · Aug 12
Robinson Challenges Death Penalty in Kirk Killing, Arguing 1 Shot Hit Intended Target
3 articles · Updated · FOX 13 News Utah · Aug 12
Summary
Defense filings late Tuesday said Tyler Robinson should not face the death penalty because the Sept. 10 shooting at Utah Valley University struck Charlie Kirk without creating a "high probability of death" to others.
Lawyers argued prosecutors have not shown the crowd of thousands was endangered, saying the single bullet hit the intended target and disputing that Robinson targeted Kirk for his political views.
That filing also pushed back on prosecutors' motive claim that Robinson told a roommate he had enough of Kirk's "hatred," saying searches of his apartment, computers and phone found no supporting evidence.
Prosecutors last month called their case overwhelming, citing DNA linking Robinson to the suspected murder weapon and apparent confessions; Robinson has not entered a plea and surrendered a day after the killing.
Closing arguments in the preliminary hearing are set for Sept. 1, when Judge Tony Graf will decide whether the case goes to trial and whether capital charges can stand.