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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.
Judge unseals ATF report in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Judge unseals ATF report in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 1:52 p.m.

A filing referencing and quoting an already-existing Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is charged in the murder of Charlie Kirk, was recently made public by the judge.
Judge weighing courtroom cameras, preliminary hearing delay in Tyler Robinson case

Judge weighing courtroom cameras, preliminary hearing delay in Tyler Robinson case

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 7:16 p.m.

A judge heard arguments Friday on whether cameras and microphones should be allowed in the courtroom during the Tyler Robinson legal proceedings.
Tyler Robinson now wants his prosecutors held in contempt

Tyler Robinson now wants his prosecutors held in contempt

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 4:01 p.m.

Following the release of information regarding ATF ballistics testing in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case, defense attorneys say the prosecution violated a gag order.
Sharon McMahon out as UVU commencement speaker following significant GOP opposition

Sharon McMahon out as UVU commencement speaker following significant GOP opposition

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 10:38 a.m.

Amid outcry from some of Utah's GOP, Utah Valley University on Thursday announced Sharon McMahon will not serve as the commencement speaker on April 29.
Sharon McMahon's team responds to GOP backlash over scheduled keynote at UVU graduation

Sharon McMahon's team responds to GOP backlash over scheduled keynote at UVU graduation

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 7:34 p.m.

When Utah Valley University last month announced Sharon McMahon was selected to deliver the keynote address at the university's commencement ceremony on April 29, the choice was immediately met with strong backlash from many Utah Republicans.
'Tyler killed Charlie!' Search warrants detail messages allegedly sent after Kirk killing

'Tyler killed Charlie!' Search warrants detail messages allegedly sent after Kirk killing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 8:46 p.m.

Recently unsealed search warrants detail some of the messages allegedly sent by Tyler Robinson following the killing of Charlie Kirk.
Erika Kirk retains Florida attorney to represent her in husband's Utah murder case

Erika Kirk retains Florida attorney to represent her in husband's Utah murder case

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 5:41 p.m.

The widow of Charlie Kirk has retained the services of a Florida attorney who has celebrity clients to be her victim's representative in the capital murder case of Tyler Robinson.
UVU calls Sharon McMahon a force for good. Critics call the choice 'tone deaf'

UVU calls Sharon McMahon a force for good. Critics call the choice 'tone deaf'

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 8 - 5:34 p.m.

Mixed reactions followed Utah Valley University's announcement last month that "America's Government Teacher," Sharon McMahon, would be the 2026 commencement speaker.
Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson has plenty of evidence for a May preliminary hearing

Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson has plenty of evidence for a May preliminary hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 6 - 12:30 p.m.

Prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case say the defense has the same evidence they have and the preliminary hearing set for next month should not be continued.
How one headline shaped the narrative in the Tyler Robinson case

How one headline shaped the narrative in the Tyler Robinson case

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted March 31 - 8:38 p.m.

After the Daily Mail said a recent filing against Tyler Robinson contained "bombshell" findings, firearm experts accused the choice of words as "completely and utterly misleading garbage."
What an ex-Trump administration official's comments could mean for the trial of Tyler Robinson

What an ex-Trump administration official's comments could mean for the trial of Tyler Robinson

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 9:03 a.m.

Joe Kent, the former director of the federal National Counterterrorism Center, says there's still a case against alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson, but he's also suggested he thinks others could be involved — claims the FBI and others reject.
Utah governor's book 'Off Ramp' to be released near anniversary of Charlie Kirk assassination

Utah governor's book 'Off Ramp' to be released near anniversary of Charlie Kirk assassination

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 21 - 2:49 p.m.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's first book, "Off Ramp: How to be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt," will be available on Sep. 8.
6 months after Charlie Kirk assassination, Cox sees hope for depolarization

6 months after Charlie Kirk assassination, Cox sees hope for depolarization

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 5:05 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox said he's been "surprisingly hopeful" about the potential for depolarization in the six months since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Orem.
Judge rules many of Tyler Robinson's motions should be public

Judge rules many of Tyler Robinson's motions should be public

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 1:44 p.m.

The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case ruled Friday that many of the court documents filed by his defense team should be available to the public.
Keeping cameras in the court is best way to quell misinformation in Robinson case, state says

Keeping cameras in the court is best way to quell misinformation in Robinson case, state says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted March 9 - 6:05 p.m.

Prosecutors and media attorneys have filed their oppositions to Tyler Robinson's latest attempt to keep cameras out of court proceedings. Robinson is charged with killing Charlie Kirk.
Utah County Attorney's Office will continue prosecuting Tyler Robinson, judge rules

Utah County Attorney's Office will continue prosecuting Tyler Robinson, judge rules

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 12:25 p.m.

A 4th District judge denied a motion Tuesday to disqualify the Utah County Attorney's Office from prosecuting the Tyler Robinson capital murder case.
'We are changed for it': Utah lawmakers honor Charlie Kirk

'We are changed for it': Utah lawmakers honor Charlie Kirk

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 3:15 p.m.

Utah lawmakers paid tribute to Charlie Kirk on the House and Senate floors Monday.
Utah County asks Legislature for $2M to help prosecute, defend Tyler Robinson

Utah County asks Legislature for $2M to help prosecute, defend Tyler Robinson

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 3:04 p.m.

Utah County is asking state lawmakers for $2 million to help cover costs associated with the ongoing trial of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
County attorney says prosecutor's daughter had no influence on decision to seek death penalty

County attorney says prosecutor's daughter had no influence on decision to seek death penalty

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 7:14 p.m.

The Utah County attorney testified Tuesday that the daughter of one of his prosecutors had no influence on his decision to seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
Tyler Robinson denies seeking 'secret prosecution,' but doesn't want his arguments to be public

Tyler Robinson denies seeking 'secret prosecution,' but doesn't want his arguments to be public

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 2:15 p.m.

The defense team for Tyler Robinson has replied to the media's and the state's opposition to a proposal to keep cameras out of the courtroom during his capital murder trial.
Defense does not want video of Charlie Kirk assassination shown at hearing

Defense does not want video of Charlie Kirk assassination shown at hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 8:31 a.m.

Tyler Robinson, charged with killing Charlie Kirk, and his team have filed an objection to a video of Kirk's death that they expect prosecutors to show at his next hearing.
Media argues Tyler Robinson capital murder case can't be a 'secret prosecution'

Media argues Tyler Robinson capital murder case can't be a 'secret prosecution'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 12:23 p.m.

As the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk asks to classify multiple motions as private, media attorneys say legal proceedings can't be conducted in secret.
Charlie Kirk's widow requests speedy trial as defense asks to keep cameras out of courtroom

Charlie Kirk's widow requests speedy trial as defense asks to keep cameras out of courtroom

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 12:20 p.m.

The widow of Charlie Kirk wants the judge in the Tyler Robinson murder case to invoke the victim's right to a speedy trial. Robinson also filed a motion prohibiting cameras in court.
Jeff Gray testifies as judge considers disqualification motion in Robinson case

Jeff Gray testifies as judge considers disqualification motion in Robinson case

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 6:45 p.m.

In a hearing Friday for Tyler Robinson, attorneys are calling witnesses over whether the Utah County Attorney's Office should prosecute the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at UVU.