Tyler Robinson — the 22-year-old suspected of killing Charlie Kirk earlier this month — had his second court hearing today … and, we streamed the proceedings live. Robinson himself didn’t appear in Provo court Monday … calling in remotely…
Tyler Robinson — the 22-year-old suspected of killing Charlie Kirk earlier this month — had his second court hearing today … and, we streamed the proceedings live. Robinson himself didn’t appear in Provo court Monday … calling in remotely…
Tyler Robinson — the 22-year-old suspected of killing Charlie Kirk earlier this month — has his second court hearing today … and, we’re streaming the proceedings live.
Robinson himself won’t appear in court Monday … calling in remotely from Utah County Jail instead of appearing in person — though we might hear him speak today.
Robinson’s lawyers — Kathryn N. Nester, Michael N. Burt and Richard G. Novak — will appear before the judge after Utah County hired them to represent Robinson after a judge found Robinson can’t afford to pay for an attorney himself.
As for why Robinson will not appear in court … it’s possible it’s due to security concerns — after all, many are furious with Robinson over his alleged actions.
Kirk was shot and killed on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, UT earlier this month … and, after an extensive manhunt, authorities took Tyler Robinson into custody.
Robinson allegedly confessed to the crime to his father, who then told a youth pastor who happens to work with the U.S. Marshals. Robinson later turned himself in at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, around 10 PM on Sept. 11, the day after the shooting.
Utah County charged Robinson with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice. He appeared in court via video call a few days after the shooting … showing no emotion while a judge rattled off the charges against him.
Kirk’s death has led to a period of national mourning … with President Donald Trump calling for flags to fly at half-staff after the killing, with politicians on both sides of the aisle decrying political violence. Prosecutors are expected to seek the death penalty for Robinson if he’s convicted.