Tyler Robinson — the 22-year-old suspected of killing Charlie Kirk earlier this month — had his second court hearing today … and, we streamed the proceedings live.
Robinson himself didn’t appear in Provo court Monday … calling in remotely from Utah County Jail instead of appearing in person. We did not hear from him Monday.
Robinson’s lawyer Kathryn N. Nester appeared before the judge … Utah County appointed Nester, Michael N. Burt and Richard G. Novak to represent Robinson after a judge found Robinson can’t afford to pay for an attorney himself.
Nester and prosecutors discussed procedural next steps about introducing evidence in the case … the two sides agreed to terms, CourtTV reports.
The judge scheduled the next preliminary hearing for October 30 … Robinson is expected to attend the hearing in person in the courtroom.
As for why Robinson did not appear in court … it’s possible that was due to security concerns — after all, many are furious with Robinson over his alleged actions. It was the defense’s request to have him attend virtually.
Kirk was shot and killed on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, UT earlier this month … and, after an extensive manhunt, authorities took Tyler Robinson into custody.
Robinson allegedly confessed to the crime to his father, who then told a youth pastor who happens to work with the U.S. Marshals. Robinson later turned himself in at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, around 10 PM on Sept. 11, the day after the shooting.
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Utah County charged Robinson with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice. He appeared in court via video call a few days after the shooting … showing no emotion while a judge rattled off the charges against him.
Kirk’s death has led to a period of national mourning … with President Donald Trump calling for flags to fly at half-staff after the killing, with politicians on both sides of the aisle decrying political violence. Prosecutors are expected to seek the death penalty for Robinson if he’s convicted.
