Prosecutors to seek death penalty for suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination
Utah prosecutors said on Tuesday they will seek the death penalty for the suspect in conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination and revealed some of the evidence against him, including alleged text messages in which he appeared to confess to the crime. "I had enough of his hatred," Tyler Robinson, 22,…
Death penalty sought for Kirk shooting suspect Robinson
Utah prosecutors have formally charged the suspect in conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing with aggravated murder and intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted.
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination
Utah County's district attorney has announced seven counts, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice for disposing of evidence, and witness tampering.
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged as Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty
In the indictment, prosecutors claim Tyler Robinson planned Kirk’s killing in advance, citing rooftop surveillance, engraved bullets, and a written note as they seek the death penalty.
US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin
Utah prosecutors vowed on Tuesday to seek the death penalty for the accused assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and revealed new details of their case, including text messages in which he was alleged to have privately confessed to the fatal shooting.
Obama says US faces 'political crisis' after killing of Charlie Kirk
The former president criticised the response to the shooting by President Trump, who has vowed to tackle "radical leftists".
Prosecutor seeks death penalty as Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder of Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors allege Robinson shot Kirk in the neck with a bolt-action rifle from the roof of a nearby campus building.
Tyler Robinson charged with murder as prosecutor says DNA found on rifle trigger
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, could face the death penalty.
EXPLAINED: Charlie Kirk suspect's link to disturbing 'furry' community
Speaking to podcast host Germania Rodriguez, Boswell provided insight into Robinson's mindset and potential motives from his internet activity.
Suspect left note saying he planned to kill Charlie Kirk, later confessed in texts, prosecutor says
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a text message confession to his partner and a note left beforehand saying he had the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices “and I’m going to take it.”DNA on the trigger of the rifle that killed Kirk also matched that of Tyler Robinson, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said while outlining the evidence and announcing charges that could result in the death penalty if Robinson is convicted.The prosecutor said Robinson, 22, wrote in one text that he spent more than a week planning the attack on Kirk, a prominent force in politics credited with energizing the Republican youth movement and helping Donald Trump win back the White House in 2024.“The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy,” Gray said. Kirk was gunned down Sept. 10 while speaking with students at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors allege Robinson shot Kirk in the neck…
As officials searched for Charlie Kirk’s shooter, suspect confessed to his partner, prosecutor says
PROVO, Utah (AP) — As authorities worked feverishly to find the person who assassinated Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last week, the 22-year-old man now charged with the crime was texting with his romantic partner and acknowledging he was the shooter, court documents revealed. Tyler Robinson fired a single fatal shot from the rooftop […]
Charlie Kirk investigation: Patel testifies before House on alleged killer Tyler Robinson's capture
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray told Fox News it's "certainly possible" that Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, could face more charges.
George Takei: Trump Employing 'Nazi Playbook' to Exploit Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Actor George Takei accused President Donald Trump and his allies of employing a Nazi playbook to exploit the assassination of conservative icon Charlie Kirk.
ABC reporter apologizes for gushy remarks about Kirk shooter's ‘touching’ messages to trans romantic partner
ABC News reporter Matt Gutman issued an apology following criticism of his comments about Tyler Robinson's messages to his transgender roommate in the Charlie Kirk murder case.
Utah Valley University mourns Charlie Kirk as campus reopens after assassination: 'Extremely traumatic'
Students at Utah Valley University describe campus as "scary" and "somber" one week after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk's assassination during a campus event.
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