Defence in Charlie Kirk case argues shooter should not face death penalty
Lawyers say Tyler Robinson hit his intended target and did not create a high probability of death to others.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Robinson's defense lawyers argue that he should not face the death penalty because his single shot did not pose a "high probability" of death to others, as required by state law for an aggravating factor.
The lawyers contend that the shooting, from a rooftop vantage point, did not endanger anyone else, despite Robinson loading four rounds in case of a missed shot. The case is a highly scrutinized test of how Utah treats the political killing of a close ally of President Donald Trump. Kirk was shot during one of his campus debates on September 10, 2025.
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