Charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who was arrested last week for the murder of 31-year-old conservative activist Charlie Kirk, during the latter’s speech at Utah Valley University in Orem, are being prepared by American prosecutors. According to a related report by the Associated Press, the charges against Robinson involve first-degree intentional homicide for Kirk’s murder.
However, Utah County prosecutors are considering various charges against Robinson, with the most serious being aggravated murder charges, for which if convicted, Robinson would face the death penalty. It should be noted that in Utah, the last time someone was executed for shooting was in June 2010, when Ronnie Lee Gardner, who had been convicted in 1985 for the murder of a man, was executed by firing squad.
Charlie Kirk murder: The procedure to be followed for Tyler Robinson
The first hearing for Charlie Kirk’s murder, during which charges will be filed against the 22-year-old, will take place today at 21:00 (Greek time).
Once charges are filed against the 22-year-old, Robinson is expected to appear before the camera for a virtual hearing, while he is being held without bail and it is unclear if he has an attorney.
Authorities have gathered evidence, including a rifle and ammunition with carved anti-fascist messages and other slogans derived from popular memes, which were found near the crime scene.
Meanwhile, police claim that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has not cooperated with authorities, however, those around him are helping to gather evidence regarding Charlie Kirk’s murder and the perpetrator’s motive, which remains unknown.
«He’s not cooperating, but everyone around him is cooperating. I think that’s very important», stated Utah’s Republican governor, Spencer Cox.
