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(Laura Seitz | Pool) Defense attorneys Richard G. Novak, left, Michael N. Burt, and Kathryn Nester, who are representing Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, appear at a waiver hearing in 4th District Court in Provo on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. Utah County officials say the increased attention and public scrutiny of the death penalty case against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, contributed to their decision to pay... Robinson is accused of shooting Kirk, the controversial Turning Point USA founder, on Sept.

10 while Kirk was speaking in front of thousands at Utah Valley University. Utah County prosecutors charged him with seven counts, including aggravated murder, and he faces a potential death sentence if he’s convicted. (Left: Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune; right: Utah County Sheriff's Office) Kathryn Nester, left, the defense attorney assigned to represent Tyler Robinson has filed a motion arguing that Robinson should be allowed... Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk. A judge has found that Robinson can’t afford his own attorney — so Utah County is now constitutionally required to foot the bill for his defense.

Officials have estimated it could cost more than $1 million to fund both the prosecution and the defense. Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner discusses the legal, financial, and emotional pressures Utah County faces as the Charlie Kirk murder case moves toward trial. Utah County leaders are navigating mounting costs, national media attention and public frustration over the county’s obligation to pay for defense attorneys in the case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning... Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner, one of three elected county commissioners who oversee policy, operations and finances, said Utah County has already spent "just over a quarter of a million dollars" on the case, a... "Under the Constitution, we have a right to a competent defense," Powers Gardner said. "It is imperative that if we want to have a society that we believe in justice, that justice needs to be fair and equal."

She said she’s heard from constituents who are frustrated that taxpayer dollars will fund his defense. Still, she emphasized the county’s constitutional duty and the financial wisdom of ensuring a fair trial, especially in a potential death-penalty case. Utah County leaders are now busy navigating increasing costs, public frustration and media attention over the United States’ obligation to pay for defense attorneys in the case against Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin. Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner, one of three elected county commissioners who oversee policy, operations and finances, said that Utah County has already had to spend "just over a quarter of a million dollars" on... The figure is expected to double by the year’s end, and might even reach around $5 million over the next year and a half, she added. "Under the Constitution, we have a right to a competent defense," Powers Gardner said, per the outlet.

"It is imperative that if we want to have a society that we believe in justice, that justice needs to be fair and equal." Powers Gardner said that she has heard from frustrated constituents that taxpayer dollars will fund his defense. However, she stressed the county’s duty to ensure a fair trial, especially in a case that might result in the death penalty. Powers Gardner said that she is working to keep the community united after the tragedy. "My job is also to be a leader for my community, and that’s what I have focused on," she said. "You have to keep in mind, not everybody who was traumatized that day was a Charlie Kirk supporter.

There were hundreds of people there that were protesting at that event and were just as traumatized that they saw a father and husband murdered." Read More | Tulsi Gabbard holds back tears as she honors Charlie Kirk, ‘The time that we have in this world is temporary’ | Video The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will have an experienced team of lawyers representing him in the high-profile capital murder case. Utah County hired three attorneys to represent Tyler James Robinson after 4th District Court Judge Tony Graf found he doesn’t have the financial means to pay a lawyer. Salt Lake City attorney Kathryn N. Nester is the lead counsel, while Michael N.

Burt and Richard G. Novak, both of California, are co-counsel. All have substantial experience in death penalty cases. Robinson allegedly shot Kirk with a high-powered rifle from a rooftop as the conservative political activist spoke at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. At the urging of his parents and a family friend, Robinson turned himself in to police near his home in Washington County, Utah, the next day.

Authorities announced the arrest in a press conference Sept. 12. Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder and six other crimes in connection with the fatal shooting. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray is pursuing the death penalty. (Scott G. Winterton | Pool) Tyler Robinson, 22, the suspect in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, appears by camera before Judge Tony Graf in Utah's 4th District Court on Tuesday, Sept.

16, 2025 for his initial appearance. Utah County officials announced Wednesday afternoon that the county has contracted with a prominent public defender to represent Tyler James Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Utah County Commission on Wednesday approved the contract for defense attorney Kathryn Nester to represent Robinson. He is accused of shooting Kirk, the controversial Turning Point USA founder, on Sept. 10 while Kirk was speaking in front of thousands at Utah Valley University. Robinson faces a potential death penalty if he is convicted.

Utah County prosecutors charged him with seven counts, including aggravated murder. He also faces charges accusing him of illegally discharging a firearm, obstructing justice, witness tampering and committing violence in the presence of children. During his first court appearance last week, a judge found that Robinson could not afford his own attorney — so Utah County is now constitutionally required to foot the bill. Prosecutors have filed a notice to seek the death penalty for Robinson. Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, has been formally charged with a slew of offenses, including aggravated murder, with prosecutors announcing the intent to seek the death penalty.

Robinson, 22, has also been charged with felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of... Gray, who described Kirk's death as "an American tragedy," said he does not "take this decision lightly" in regard to seeking the death penalty for Robinson. The suspected shooter will continue to be held without bail. Robinson made his first appearance in court virtually on Tuesday, where a judge read off the suspect’s charges. He will remain in custody. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announces charges against Tyler James Robinson, 22, including aggravated murder, a capital offense, in the death of conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk.

The charges were announced during a news conference at the Utah County Health & Justice Building in Provo, Utah on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch) Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced that his office has filed charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting and killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk during a crowded outdoor speaking event last week. Gray called Kirk’s death “an American tragedy” at a news conference in Provo on Tuesday, calling the shooting an offense against the state of Utah. He also expressed his concern for all those who were in the crowd at Utah Valley University and witnessed the attack.

Robinson has been charged with multiple crimes, including one count of aggravated murder, which is a capital felony. If convicted, Robinson could face the death penalty — a sentence that Gray said he plans to pursue. “I do not take this decision lightly, and it is a decision I have made independently as county attorney based solely on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime,” Gray said. FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at a news conference on Sept. 12, 2025, in Orem, Utah, as Utah department of public safety commissioner Beau Mason, left, and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox listen.

Lindsay Wasson/AP hide caption Authorities have arrested a 22-year-old suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials said Friday, bringing an end to a frantic manhunt for the gunman behind an assassination that deepened concerns about... "We got him," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said at a news conference early Friday. Cox identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson of Utah. Analysts and law enforcement authorities are still sifting through evidence and conducting interviews to learn as much as they can about Robinson's beliefs and what may have led him to allegedly kill Kirk.

Among the items investigators are examining are bullet casings with messages inscribed on them, inscriptions that could be references to gaming and online culture. OREM, Utah (KUTV) — Prosecutors have outlined their case against Tyler James Robinson, the 22-year-old Southern Utah native accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University. A newly released 10-page charging document lays out how investigators believe Robinson carried out the shooting, attempted to cover it up and eventually turned himself in, all while allegedly sharing disturbing details with his... Robinson was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt, but prosecutors now say it was his parents who ultimately led police to him. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said Robinson’s mother recognized the "person of interest" photo released by police and suspected it was her son. “She called him and asked where he was,” Gray said.

“He said he was home sick.” Concern grew when Robinson’s father realized the suspected murder weapon, described as a bolt-action high-powered rifle, matched a rifle previously gifted to Robinson.

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