Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson asks judge to take potential death penalty off table
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, have asked a Utah judge to remove the possibility of the death penalty from the case. They argue that an aggravating factor needed to support a capital prosecution is not backed by probable cause, a decision that could materially affect the potential sentence if he is convicted.
The available article text does not set out the alleged killing, Robinson’s response to the charge, or the precise aggravating factor being challenged. The request was discussed alongside other developments in the case by criminal defence lawyer Donna Rotunno on Fox News.
- Defence seeks to remove death penalty option.
- Lawyers dispute probable cause for a capital-case factor.
- A judge’s ruling could affect possible sentencing.