Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson’s defense is set to argue for disqualifying prosecutors from the case
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Key Points:
- Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, is set for a key court hearing Friday where his defense will argue to disqualify the Utah County Attorney’s Office due to an alleged conflict of interest involving an attorney’s family member present at the shooting.
- The defense claims the prosecution’s rapid move to seek the death penalty may stem from emotional bias related to this conflict, while the county attorney’s office denies any conflict and maintains the death penalty filing was timely and justified by the evidence.
- Robinson faces multiple charges including aggravated murder and firearm offenses, with DNA evidence linking him to the weapon and a confession obtained; he surrendered to police the day after the shooting following a lengthy manhunt.
- The preliminary hearing is scheduled
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