Alleged Assassin of Charlie Kirk Makes Unusual Request
Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, has made a request through his lawyers ahead of a court hearing.
Robinson's lawyers argued that if the request is not met, it could make it more difficult to have a fair trial. Robinson was arrested and taken into police custody for the alleged assassination of Charlie Kirk last month.
Kirk was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking publicly at a Utah Valley University event. A massive manhunt ensued, and the FBI announced an arrest less than two days later.
- Robinson has been charged with seven offences, including aggravated murder and obstruction of justice.
- If convicted, he could face capital punishment, with Utah being one of five states that still use a firing squad as a method of capital punishment.
No potential motive for the killing of Kirk has been given by officials yet.
Author's summary: Alleged assassin makes unusual request ahead of trial.