During a remote court hearing on Monday, Tyler Robinson, the accused assassin of political figure Charlie Kirk, was represented by his public defenders, who requested additional time to examine evidence and consider whether to pursue a preliminary hearing.
At just 22 years old, Robinson is defended by a trio of public defenders: Kathy Nester, Michael Burt, and Richard Novak.
Judge Tony Graf scheduled a subsequent hearing for October 30, mandating Robinson’s in-person attendance.
Notably, Robinson did not participate via video call during the latest proceedings.
NEW: Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson appears virtually in court; defense indicates he’ll attend October hearing in person.
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To catch up on all the details of this unfolding saga, watch the full hearing here.
Robinson allegedly shot Charlie Kirk fatally at 12:23 PM during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
A shocking report from Fox News sheds light on Robinson’s actions after the incident, revealing that he contacted a police officer several hours post-shooting.
At around 6:30 PM on the day of the tragic event, Robinson reached out to an officer stationed near the area where the murder weapon was later located.
Additional details from Robinson’s messages to his transgender partner and roommate, Lance Twiggs, suggest he was contemplating retrieving his rifle. In a text, he expressed concern over the lockdown in the area:
“I had planned to grab my rifle from my drop point shortly after, but most of that side of town got locked down,” he wrote. “It’s quiet, almost enough to get out, but there’s one vehicle lingering.”
Robinson conveyed a sense of urgency and regret, believing he should have acted sooner to collect his weapon:
“I’m wishing I had circled back and grabbed it as soon as I got to my vehicle. I’m worried what my old man would do if I didn’t bring back grandpa’s rifle.”
Robinson faces multiple charges, including:
- Count 1: Aggravated murder (capital offense)
- Count 2: Felony reckless discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury
- Count 3: Felony obstruction of justice for concealing the firearm
- Count 4: Felony obstruction of justice for discarding his clothing from the shooting
- Count 5: Witness tampering for instructing his roommate to delete incriminating messages
- Count 6: Witness tampering for pressuring his trans roommate to remain silent
- Count 7: Commission of a violent offense in the presence of a minor
Utah prosecutors are advocating for the death penalty in this high-profile case.
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