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Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court, prosecutors seek death penalty

Sept. 16, 2025, 7:12 p.m. ET
A screen shows Tyler Robinson (bottom left), the suspect in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, as he attends a court appearance remotely from his jail cell in Provo, Utah, on Sept. 16, 2025. Robinson has been formally charged with the murder of Kirk, and the prosecution added a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. Six other charges include obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead last week during a speaking event on a Utah university campus.
A screen shows Tyler Robinson (bottom left), the suspect in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, as he attends a court appearance remotely from his jail cell in Provo, Utah, on Sept. 16, 2025. Robinson has been formally charged with the murder of Kirk, and the prosecution added a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. Six other charges include obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead last week during a speaking event on a Utah university campus.
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In this handout video screen grab provided by the Utah State Courts, Tyler James Robinson attends a virtual court hearing from Utah County Jail on Sept. 16, 2025, in Spanish Fork, Utah. Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" on the campus of Utah Valley University.
In this handout video screen grab provided by the Utah State Courts, Tyler James Robinson attends a virtual court hearing from Utah County Jail on Sept. 16, 2025, in Spanish Fork, Utah. Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" on the campus of Utah Valley University.
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Judge Tony Graf of the 4th District Court listens to Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney Greg Skordas who appeared on behalf of Utah County, as Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, attends a court appearance remotely from his jail cell in Provo, Utah, on September 16, 2025. Robinson has been formally charged with the murder of Kirk, and the prosecution added a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. Six other charges include obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead last week during a speaking event on a Utah university campus.
Judge Tony Graf of the 4th District Court listens to Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney Greg Skordas who appeared on behalf of Utah County, as Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, attends a court appearance remotely from his jail cell in Provo, Utah, on September 16, 2025. Robinson has been formally charged with the murder of Kirk, and the prosecution added a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. Six other charges include obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead last week during a speaking event on a Utah university campus.
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Judge Tony Graf of the 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, enters the courtroom as Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, attends a court appearance remotely from his jail cell on Sept. 16, 2025. Robinson has been formally charged with the murder of Kirk, and the prosecution added a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. Six other charges include obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead last week during a speaking event on a Utah university campus.
Judge Tony Graf of the 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, enters the courtroom as Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, attends a court appearance remotely from his jail cell on Sept. 16, 2025. Robinson has been formally charged with the murder of Kirk, and the prosecution added a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. Six other charges include obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead last week during a speaking event on a Utah university campus.
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A screen shows Tyler Robinson (bottom left), the suspect in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, as he attends a court appearance remotely from his jail cell in Provo, Utah, on Sept. 16, 2025. Robinson has been formally charged with the murder of Kirk, and the prosecution added a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. Six other charges include obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead last week during a speaking event on a Utah university campus.
A screen shows Tyler Robinson (bottom left), the suspect in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, as he attends a court appearance remotely from his jail cell in Provo, Utah, on Sept. 16, 2025. Robinson has been formally charged with the murder of Kirk, and the prosecution added a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. Six other charges include obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead last week during a speaking event on a Utah university campus.
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Exterior view of the Fourth Judicial District Courthouse where Tyler Robinson appeared remotely for arraignment on Sept. 16, 2025, in Provo, Utah. Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" on the campus of Utah Valley University.
Exterior view of the Fourth Judicial District Courthouse where Tyler Robinson appeared remotely for arraignment on Sept. 16, 2025, in Provo, Utah. Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" on the campus of Utah Valley University.
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Media set up outside the Fourth Judicial District Courthouse where Tyler Robinson appeared remotely for arraignment on Sept. 16, 2025, in Provo, Utah. Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" on the campus of Utah Valley University.
Media set up outside the Fourth Judicial District Courthouse where Tyler Robinson appeared remotely for arraignment on Sept. 16, 2025, in Provo, Utah. Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" on the campus of Utah Valley University.
Chet Strange, Getty Images
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