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Utah Man Charged with Murdering Activist, Death Penalty Sought

1/16/2026

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Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah man, faces aggravated murder charges for the September 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Robinson's attorneys seek to disqualify prosecutors over a conflict of interest involving a deputy county attorney's child.
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted.
Evidence, including text messages and DNA, links Robinson to the crime.
A preliminary hearing is set for May 18.

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Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah man, faces aggravated murder charges for the September 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Robinson's attorneys seek to disqualify prosecutors over a conflict of interest involving a deputy county attorney's child.
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted.
Evidence, including text messages and DNA, links Robinson to the crime.
A preliminary hearing is set for May 18.