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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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
