'This isn't a close case,' state tells judge in Tyler Robinson case

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'I would much rather our country look like this room': Erika Kirk reflects on Robinson hearing

'I would much rather our country look like this room': Erika Kirk reflects on Robinson hearing

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 11:04 a.m.

After experiencing 'hell' in the courtroom, Erika Kirk urged the next generation to choose courage at Turning Point USA's Chapter Leadership Summit on Sunday.
Kirk family, friends react following Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing

Kirk family, friends react following Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted July 10 - 6:30 p.m.

The family of Charlie Kirk says the conclusion of a weeklong preliminary hearing in the political activist's murder case "marks an important step forward in the pursuit of justice."
Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing ends — for now — will resume in September

Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing ends — for now — will resume in September

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 10 - 2:03 p.m.

A decision on whether Tyler Robinson will be bound over to stand trial on a charge of capital murder is still weeks away.
State rests in Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing

State rests in Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 9 - 6:37 p.m.

The much talked about recorded interview with Tyler Robinson's roommate was shown in court on Thursday.
Judge redacts parts of roommate interview as Kirk family calls for transparency

Judge redacts parts of roommate interview as Kirk family calls for transparency

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 6:37 p.m.

The anticipated interview with Tyler Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs, was heavily debated in court Wednesday as the Kirk family calls for transparency.
Religion, politics at center of debate during second day of Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing

Religion, politics at center of debate during second day of Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 6:28 p.m.

A debate over the intersection of religious and political beliefs highlighted the morning session of Day 2 of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing.
Videos, autopsy report submitted at Robinson prelim despite flurry of hearsay objections

Videos, autopsy report submitted at Robinson prelim despite flurry of hearsay objections

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 6:26 p.m.

Day one of the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing included videos of Charlie Kirk being shot and continuous objections about admitting hearsay evidence.
Watch Live: Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing underway

Watch Live: Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing underway

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 12:53 p.m.

Erika Kirk and Donald Trump Jr. are in the courtroom for Day 1 of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing.
Tyler Robinson's appeal request denied by Utah Supreme Court

Tyler Robinson's appeal request denied by Utah Supreme Court

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 3:03 p.m.

The state's high court will not consider a judge's decision to allow electronic media in the courtroom for the Tyler Robinson capital murder trial.
Judge allows cameras for Robinson prelim as his attorneys appeal ruling on hearsay evidence

Judge allows cameras for Robinson prelim as his attorneys appeal ruling on hearsay evidence

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 30 - 5:43 p.m.

The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case announced Tuesday that cameras will be allowed at the upcoming preliminary hearing.
Utah County Attorney's Office found in contempt in Robinson case, but death penalty still on table

Utah County Attorney's Office found in contempt in Robinson case, but death penalty still on table

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 12:56 p.m.

The Utah County Attorney's Office was found Friday to be in contempt of court for violating the judge's pre-trial publicity order, but the death penalty remains.
Tyler Robinson isn't first high profile case to allow cameras, media argues

Tyler Robinson isn't first high profile case to allow cameras, media argues

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 5:40 p.m.

The battle over allowing electronic media coverage of the Tyler Robinson capital murder case continued with media attorneys filing their response to the Utah Supreme Court.
Tyler Robinson roommate does not have to appear at preliminary hearing, judge rules

Tyler Robinson roommate does not have to appear at preliminary hearing, judge rules

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 11:18 a.m.

The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case ruled Monday that hearsay evidence is acceptable, including a video interview with Lance Twiggs.
Arguments regarding death penalty, roommate continue on eve of Robinson court ruling

Arguments regarding death penalty, roommate continue on eve of Robinson court ruling

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 4:03 p.m.

More court filings were made this week by both sides in the Tyler Robinson case as the judge is expected to rule on contempt and hearsay issues on Monday.
Prosecutors oppose effort to make Tyler Robinson roommate appear at prelim

Prosecutors oppose effort to make Tyler Robinson roommate appear at prelim

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 17 - 2:28 p.m.

The Utah County Attorney's Office does not believe Tyler Robinson's former roommate, Lance Twiggs, needs to attend Robinson's preliminary hearing in person.
Tyler Robinson wants death penalty pulled from table as sanction for state's contempt of court

Tyler Robinson wants death penalty pulled from table as sanction for state's contempt of court

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 12 - 4:03 p.m.

Arguments over contempt of court allegations and hearsay evidence were heard Friday in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case.
Utah Supreme Court requests responses from state, media on Tyler Robinson petition

Utah Supreme Court requests responses from state, media on Tyler Robinson petition

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 12:30 p.m.

The Utah Supreme Court wants the state and attorneys for the media to submit responses to Tyler Robinson's request to review cameras in the courtroom ruling.
Prosecutors oppose putting Tyler Robinson capital murder case on hold

Prosecutors oppose putting Tyler Robinson capital murder case on hold

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 5:33 p.m.

The Utah County Attorney's Office has filed its opposition to Tyler Robinson's request to stay all legal proceedings pending a decision by the Utah Supreme Court.
Robinson seeks to bar hearsay testimony ahead of preliminary hearing

Robinson seeks to bar hearsay testimony ahead of preliminary hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 7:11 p.m.

Tyler Robinson and his defense team continue to push for hearsay testimony from law enforcers to not be allowed during his preliminary hearing.
Judge says Tyler Robinson hearing will remain open, but defense seeks another delay

Judge says Tyler Robinson hearing will remain open, but defense seeks another delay

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 11:01 a.m.

The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case ruled Monday that his preliminary hearing will remain open but now Robinson is appealing the judge's decision over cameras.
Sens. John Curtis and Mark Kelly debut video campaign urging parties to 'disagree better'

Sens. John Curtis and Mark Kelly debut video campaign urging parties to 'disagree better'

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 23 - 8:31 p.m.

Utah Sen. John Curtis is teaming up with Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly to urge Americans to have productive conversations with their neighbors, even those who have different political views.
Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835K settlement

Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835K settlement

R.j. Rico, Associated Press  |  Posted May 20 - 9:00 a.m.

Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Prosecution says it had to counter 'absolutely misleading' info from Tyler Robinson

Prosecution says it had to counter 'absolutely misleading' info from Tyler Robinson

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 19 - 2:09 p.m.

Tyler Robinson's team wants prosecutors to be held in contempt, but the state says it talked to the media to counter "absolutely misleading" information the defense was spreading.
Robinson preliminary hearing delayed until July; cameras will be allowed in courtroom

Robinson preliminary hearing delayed until July; cameras will be allowed in courtroom

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 4:36 p.m.

Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing has been postponed until July, but the judge will continue to allow cameras in Robinson's court hearings.
Tyler Robinson's comments on bullet fragment DNA was misleading, state contends

Tyler Robinson's comments on bullet fragment DNA was misleading, state contends

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 9:50 a.m.

The Utah County Attorney's Office says it should not be held in contempt and it is prepared to go forward with a preliminary hearing this month without DNA evidence.