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Tyler Robinson Makes First Court Appearance as Utah Seeks Death Penalty in Charlie Kirk Killing

A preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 29 to determine whether the case advances to trial.

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{p}The National News Desk obtained new body cam footage of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating political activist Charlie Kirk, dated back to an accident at a Utah intersection in 2022.{ }{/p}{p}The video from St. George Police Department in Utah, shows the aftermath of a vehicle accident where Robinson, who was 19 at the time, and another driver collided.{/p}{p}Neither driver was cited by police and no one appeared to suffer visible injuries at the time. Robinson appeared to cooperate with authorities and had called his mother to come help provide insurance information.{ } (Video provided by St. George Police Department){/p}
{p}The National News Desk obtained new body cam footage of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating political activist Charlie Kirk, dated back to an accident at a Utah intersection in 2022.{ }{/p}{p}The video from St. George Police Department in Utah, shows the aftermath of a vehicle accident where Robinson, who was 19 at the time, and another driver collided.{/p}{p}Neither driver was cited by police and no one appeared to suffer visible injuries at the time. Robinson appeared to cooperate with authorities and had called his mother to come help provide insurance information.{ } (Video provided by St. George Police Department){/p}
{p}The National News Desk obtained new body cam footage of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating political activist Charlie Kirk, dated back to an accident at a Utah intersection in 2022.{ }{/p}{p}{br}{/p}{p}The video from St. George Police Department in Utah, shows the aftermath of a vehicle accident where Robinson, who was 19 at the time, and another driver collided.{/p}{p}{br}{/p}{p}Neither driver was cited by police and no one appeared to suffer visible injuries at the time. Robinson appeared to cooperate with authorities and had called his mother to come help provide insurance information.{ } (Video provided by St. George Police Department){/p}

Overview

  • Prosecutors presented seven counts, including aggravated murder, violent offense in the presence of a child, and witness tampering.
  • Judge Tony Graf found Robinson indigent and appointed counsel during the virtual hearing.
  • Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said any federal action will be deliberate, with no rush or competition with Utah’s case.
  • Newly released 2022 St. George police body‑camera video shows Robinson cooperative and joking with officers after a car crash.
  • Investigators say Kirk was shot Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University, Robinson was arrested after a 33‑hour manhunt, and the shot was allegedly fired from a nearby rooftop.