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Key Takeaways
- Tyler Robinson is being prosecuted for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, with legal proceedings continuing in Utah.
- Prosecutors are preparing to disclose a large amount of evidence related to the case, while Robinson's attorneys requested additional time for review.
- Robinson is currently held in jail but can appear in person for court; he is scheduled to do so at the next hearing on October 30.
Legal proceedings continued today in the state of Utah’s prosecution of Tyler Robinson for the assassination of Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk.
Prosecutors for Utah County as well as Robinson’s attorneys met today with the judge presiding over the case to determine next steps. The prosecutorial team said it had met with Robinson’s legal team, which consists of three attorneys, to discuss providing the “voluminous” amount of evidence relating to discovery. The prosecutors said they would be turning over the documents that led to the decision to charge Robinson (pictured) in Kirk’s assassination.
The suspect appeared virtually from the jail where he is being held. However, he is free to appear in court if he wishes, Judge Tony Graf said. One of Robinson’s attorneys said he will appear in person at the next hearing on Oct. 30.
Judge Graf offered further clarification on a publicity order concerning witnesses. He also reminded observers of the case that Robinson is considered innocent until proven guilty.
Robinson’s attorneys also asked for more time to review the documents.
Robinson is accused of assassinating Kirk on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. He allegedly expressed sympathy for Antifa.
Robinson also is gay and in a relationship with a gender-confused male who wants to appear like a female. In text messages, he reportedly expressed his frustration at his father’s support for Donald Trump.
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