Prosecutors in the state of Utah are preparing their case against Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler James Robinson.
State charges could be filed as early as Tuesday, when Robinson makes his first court appearance.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac spoke about the potential of federal charges with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani.
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Robinson, a 22-year-old from the southern part of the state, is currently being held without bail at the Utah County Jail. He is accused of climbing onto a rooftop at Utah Valley University and shooting and killing Kirk from about 200 yards away before fleeing into a neighborhood and making his way home to Washington, Utah.
Charges in the affidavit include aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm and obstruction of justice. The aggravated murder charge is crucial if prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty, a move that Cox has called for repeatedly since Kirk’s assassination Wednesday.
In order to seek the death penalty, prosecutors would also have to formally file a notice with the court within 60 days of the charges.
President Donald Trump said last week that if Robinson is convicted, he hopes he gets the death penalty. The suspected killer could also face federal charges, and another potential death penalty, in separate proceedings.
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