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Defense: Shooter in Charlie Kirk killing hit target, no death penalty
Defense: Shooter in Charlie Kirk killing hit target, no death penalty
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, argued he should not face the death penalty because he hit his intended target and did not endanger others. In documents…
The Story in Brief
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, argued he should not face the death penalty because he hit his intended target and did not endanger others. In documents filed Tuesday, the defense said the bullet traveled above the crowd at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, where Kirk was shot from a rooftop while addressing thousands.
Prosecutors have cited evidence including DNA tying Robinson to the weapon and alleged confessions. They contend Robinson loaded four bullets, showing he knew he could miss and endanger others. Defense attorneys countered that the shooter likely did not believe he would miss. A preliminary hearing is to conclude Sept. 1, when a judge will decide if the case proceeds to trial.
The Indian Opinion
The defence argument that killing an intended target from a rooftop is not a capital crime because no stray bullet hit anyone may test the limits of Utah's death penalty law. Meanwhile, the prosecution's narrative of political hatred relies on a single statement to a roommate, with no digital or paper trail. Both sides stretch the facts. Watch the Sept. 1 ruling: will the judge accept that a rooftop sniper can be considered a precise 'intended target' shooter?
Source: newindianexpress.com
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