Defense seeks to block death penalty in Charlie Kirk killing case as contempt ruling looms
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Defense lawyers in the Charlie Kirk killing case urge a judge to bar prosecutors from seeking the death penalty, arguing that media remarks by a local prosecutor could prejudice jurors; Judge Tony Graf will rule on a contempt allegation on June 22, cameras in court were not barred, and a July 6 hearing will determine whether there is enough evidence for trial.
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