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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Experts Warn That Utah Taxpayers Will Likely End Up Paying Eight-Figure Bill to Defend Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson | The Gateway Pundit | by Cassandra MacDonald
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Experts Warn That Utah Taxpayers Will Likely End Up Paying Eight-Figure Bill to Defend Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson | The Gateway Pundit | by Cassandra MacDonald

Last updated: October 5, 2025 6:41 pm
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Experts Warn That Utah Taxpayers Will Likely End Up Paying Eight-Figure Bill to Defend Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson | The Gateway Pundit | by Cassandra MacDonald
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The Legal Aftermath: Tyler Robinson’s Defense Could Cost Utah Taxpayers Millions

In an unexpected and tragic event, right-wing figure Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem on September 10. The man arrested in connection with this unsettling assassination, Tyler Robinson, faces serious charges, including capital murder, sparking a discussion not only about justice but the substantial financial implications for Utah taxpayers.

After an intensive 33-hour search, Robinson turned himself in, helped by his father and a family friend. The gravity of the situation is amplified by the prosecution’s intention to seek the death penalty, which is not a mere formality but a process that can inflame expenses significantly. Under Utah’s Rule 8, the court-appointed defense attorney must be “death qualified”—a designation given only to those who possess extensive experience and specialized training for such grave cases. This crucial criterion narrows the pool of eligible defenders, inherently increasing costs.

On Wednesday, Kathryn Nester was designated as Robinson’s attorney, with the Utah County Commission promptly approving an initial funding allocation of $1 million for both the prosecution and defense teams as they prepare for this high-stakes legal battle.

The Utah County Commission provided a statement affirming that ensuring qualified legal representation for defendants who cannot afford it is their constitutional duty. This announcement underscores the seriousness with which they are approaching the funding for Robinson’s defense.

As noted by local defense attorney Greg Skordas, there is “no ceiling” on the financial resources that can be allocated to this case. Expert opinions suggest that the costs could escalate into eight figures—an astronomical sum for taxpayers. Criminal defense attorney Neama Rahmani articulated the likely trajectory of expenses, estimating that, when factoring in the appeals process, spending could far exceed $10 million.

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“When all is said and done,” Rahmani commented, “we are looking at costs well beyond $500,000. If a death sentence is imposed and the mandatory appeals play out, we might be talking millions, possibly over the $10 million mark.” Even if the death penalty does not apply, pointless escalation of costs seems inevitable.

Skye Lazaro, another Utah-based attorney, echoed these sentiments, projecting that even in a scenario where the death penalty is off the table, the defense could still command millions in legal costs. The complexities of such cases often render it challenging to quantify a capped budget, leading legal experts to agree with Rahmani’s $10 million projection as not being far-fetched.

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