Utah County Attorney
Coverage of Utah County Attorney in the Nexus archive.
- DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, dispute DNA evidence linking him to the murder weapon. An FBI analyst linked DNA on a towel wrapped around the rifle to Robinson and his roommate, but defense attorneys argue the testing's reliability is questionable. Prosecutors seek the death penalty and are presenting evidence at a preliminary hearing.
- Utah prosecutors ask judge to shut down delay tactics in Charlie Kirk assassination case
Utah prosecutors are urging a judge to reject defense requests to delay a preliminary hearing in the case of Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk. Robinson's lawyers sought a postponement to appeal a ruling that denied their motion to ban news cameras, but prosecutors argue the defense has not demonstrated prejudice from a public hearing.