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Lawyers for Tyler Robinson Seek to Remove Death Penalty
By Utah News Staff · August 13, 2026 · 1 min read
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Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, have filed a motion asking a judge to remove the death penalty as a possible punishment. The defense is requesting the court strike the aggravating factor that makes Robinson eligible for capital punishment.
Key takeaways
- Robinson's defense filed a motion to remove the death penalty from the case.
- The defense is asking the court to strike the aggravating factor making capital punishment possible.
- The case involves the alleged killing of Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson.
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, are asking a judge to remove the death penalty as a possible punishment.
In a newly-filed motion, the defense requested that the court strike the aggravating factor that makes Robinson eligible for capital punishment.
The motion was filed in Provo, UT. Robinson's attorneys argued that prosecutors have failed to meet the necessary requirements regarding the case.
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