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Tyler Robinson's Defense Seeks New Prosecutor Amid Controversy

2/3/2026

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Tyler Robinson's defense team seeks to disqualify the Utah County Attorney’s Office from his murder case due to a conflict of interest involving a deputy prosecutor's child witnessing the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
They argue that the Utah Attorney General’s Office should handle the prosecution to ensure impartiality.
The defense also aims to block graphic video evidence, claiming it may bias jurors.
Judge Tony Graf has not yet ruled on these motions, with the next hearing set for February 3, 2024, in Provo, Utah.
Robinson faces seven charges, including aggravated murder.

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Tyler Robinson's defense team seeks to disqualify the Utah County Attorney’s Office from his murder case due to a conflict of interest involving a deputy prosecutor's child witnessing the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
They argue that the Utah Attorney General’s Office should handle the prosecution to ensure impartiality.
The defense also aims to block graphic video evidence, claiming it may bias jurors.
Judge Tony Graf has not yet ruled on these motions, with the next hearing set for February 3, 2024, in Provo, Utah.
Robinson faces seven charges, including aggravated murder.