Overview
- Judge Tony Graf continues an evidentiary hearing today on the defense motion to remove the Utah County Attorney’s Office over a claimed conflict tied to a deputy prosecutor’s adult child who was at the shooting.
- Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray’s testimony is set to continue, with expected testimony from the deputy prosecutor, the adult child, and an investigator; no ruling on disqualification has been issued.
- Prosecutors say no conflict exists because the adult child is not a material witness and did not see the shooting or a gun, and they oppose shifting the matter to the Utah Attorney General’s Office.
- Defense attorneys seek to bar cameras and block graphic videos from court, arguing prejudicial coverage, while prosecutors argue for transparency; Erika Kirk has asked the court to keep proceedings open to the public.
- Prosecutors have noticed their intent to seek the death penalty if Tyler Robinson, 22, is convicted, a move the defense links to the family connection and prosecutors call routine; a preliminary hearing is set for May 18.