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Prosecutors in Kirk Case Found in Contempt for Media Statement
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A Utah judge held the prosecution in contempt for publicly stating to TMZ that they had “ample evidence” to convict Tyler J. Robinson in the murder trial of Charlie Kirk, violating a court order restricting public comments.
- Despite the contempt ruling, Judge Tony Graf denied the defense's request to remove the death penalty as a sentencing option, calling such a punishment “grossly disproportionate” to the violation.
- The judge ordered prosecutors to pay the defense’s attorney fees and costs related to the contempt proceedings and indicated he might expand jury selection to assess potential bias from the prosecution’s comments.
- The case has drawn significant media attention, prompting Judge Graf to impose strict limits on public statements by both prosecution and defense early in the trial process.
