Prosecutors hammer Tyler Robinson's bid to derail death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case

Utah prosecutors are urging a judge to proceed to trial on all charges against Tyler Robinson in the killing of Charlie Kirk, arguing the evidence is overwhelming and pushing back against the defense’s attempt to remove the death penalty as a possibility. The defense claims prosecutors failed to prove the shooting created a great risk to anyone other than Kirk, but prosecutors assert Robinson fired into a crowd, placing others in danger. A hearing is set to determine if there is enough probable cause for the case to go to trial.

• Prosecutors argue evidence against Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk’s killing is overwhelming.
• They are pushing back against the defense’s effort to remove the death penalty.
• The defense claims the shooting did not create a great risk to anyone other than Kirk.
• Prosecutors contend Robinson fired a rifle toward a crowd, endangering others.
• Evidence includes Robinson allegedly crawling to a rooftop, firing the fatal shot, hiding the rifle, and telling a roommate to delete texts.
• Prosecutors also accuse Robinson’s attorneys of misrepresenting case law.
• A witness-tampering charge and a violent offense in the presence of a child are also being defended.
• Evidence suggests Kirk may have been targeted due to his political expression, with a cartridge engraved ‘Hey fascist, catch.’
• Robinson is accused of shooting Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025.
• A judge will decide on Sept. 1 if there is enough probable cause for trial.