Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe defense argues that prosecutors' public comments about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body could unfairly influence potential jurors (AP)Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson are asking a Utah judge to prevent prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the murder case of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The defense argues that prosecutors' public comments about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body could unfairly influence potential jurors. Prosecutors contend they responded only to public speculation and spoke in general terms about challenges in ballistics testing, not about specific evidence details. Legal experts suggest it is unlikely the judge will remove the death penalty option, as courts typically address media influence through careful jury screening. Robinson, 23, has not yet entered a plea, and prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted of aggravated murder in the September 10 killing. In fullMystery deepens in Charlie Kirk case as court examines disputed evidence discussionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Charlie Kirk case takes twist as defense fights death penalty
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe defense argues that prosecutors' public comments about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body could unfairly influence potential jurors (AP)Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson are asking a Utah judge to prevent prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the murder case of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The defense argues that prosecutors' public comments about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body could unfairly influence potential jurors. Prosecutors contend they responded only to public speculation and spoke in general terms about challenges in ballistics testing, not about specific evidence details. Legal experts suggest it is unlikely the judge will remove the death penalty option, as courts typically address media influence through careful jury screening. Robinson, 23, has not yet entered a plea, and prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted of aggravated murder in the September 10 killing. In fullMystery deepens in Charlie Kirk case as court examines disputed evidence discussionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
