Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.
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A 23-year-old Utah man, Tyler Robinson, has pleaded not guilty to the aggravated murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A judge has cleared the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty during the trial, despite the defense attempting to prevent this outcome. Prosecutors presented evidence including DNA linking Robinson to the murder weapon, alleged confessions, and a video statement from his roommate, arguing that firing into a crowd constituted an aggravating factor. Robinson, who turned himself in the day after the shooting, is scheduled to appear in court again on October 23 to potentially set a trial date.