Utah judge holds prosecutor in contempt for media remarks in Charlie Kirk shooting case
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A Utah judge held prosecutor Christopher Ballard in contempt for speaking to the media about the Charlie Kirk shooting case, declined to bar the death penalty as punishment, and said he may widen the juror pool to mitigate bias; a July 6 preliminary hearing is planned and a ruling on courtroom media access will follow.
Topics:nation#contempt-of-court#death-penalty#jury-pool-expansion#media-gag-order#politics#preliminary-hearing
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