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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Brown

Charlie Kirk murder case prosecutors found in contempt over public comments

  • Prosecutors in the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk , were held in contempt of court for violating a gag order.
  • Judge Tony Graf ruled that comments made by prosecutors about Robinson's guilt outside of court violated his restrictions on public statements.
  • Defense attorneys accused Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard of attempting to influence potential jurors by discussing ballistics evidence and Robinson's guilt in the media.
  • Despite the contempt ruling, Judge Graf denied the defense's request to remove the death penalty as a possible sentence, stating jury selection could address potential bias.
  • Tyler Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the September 10 shooting death of Charlie Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump , at Utah Valley University.

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