A Utah judge found a prosecutor in contempt for media comments in the Charlie Kirk murder case but refused to bar the death penalty. The judge said jury screening could address any potential prejudice.
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Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, charged with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, have requested a six-month delay of the preliminary hearing to thoroughly review extensive forensic and digital evidence. Key issues in the case include inconclusive ballistic analyses by the ATF and ongoing FBI testing, as well as complex DNA evidence found on the alleged murder weapon. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty, while the defense continues investigating and preparing for trial amid unresolved evidentiary questions.