Overview
- Kirk’s filing accuses Tyler Robinson’s defense of causing unwarranted delay, invoking Utah law that grants victims a right to a speedy disposition.
- Prosecutors report discovery is about 90% complete, yet Robinson has not entered a plea or had a preliminary hearing.
- The defense seeks to disqualify the Utah County Attorney’s Office because a deputy prosecutor’s adult child attended the Utah Valley University event; prosecutors dispute any conflict and analysts have labeled the effort a stalling tactic.
- Judge Tony Graf continued the evidentiary hearing on the disqualification motion to Feb. 3, after beginning testimony that included Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray.
- Robinson’s team moved to exclude or limit cameras and to seal related filings, drawing opposition from media lawyers, and prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty if he is convicted.