Utah judge keeps death-penalty option in Kirk shooting case after contempt ruling
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A Utah judge in the Charlie Kirk shooting case held prosecutor Christopher Ballard in civil contempt for publicly discussing ballistics evidence, but left the death penalty as a possible outcome if Tyler Robinson is convicted. The judge suggested additional measures during jury selection to mitigate potential prejudice and will allow the defense to recover legal fees related to the contempt proceedings. Robinson faces aggravated murder and related charges for the September 2025 campus shooting of Kirk and has not yet entered pleas; other motions, including hearsay rulings and a subpoena, were delayed for further review.
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- Judge finds prosecutor in civil contempt for public comments made on Tyler Robinson case KUTV
- Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer still faces death penalty as judge issues scathing ruling against prosecutors New York Post
- Tyler Robinson set to return to court for hearing on prosecutors' conduct, death penalty FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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