A Utah judge is set to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed with the trial of a man accused in the fatal shooting of a prominent conservative activist. The hearing in Provo will also address whether prosecutors can pursue the death penalty in the case. Legal arguments began recently, with the judge expected to weigh the strength of the prosecution’s case against the accused. The decision could mark a critical step in one of the most closely watched criminal proceedings in recent years.
Tony Graf to decide if there is sufficient evidence to try Tyler Robinson and allow prosecutors to seek death penaltySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA Utah judge is expected to rule on whether the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial and whether he should face the death penalty.Arguments were set to begin in Provo, Utah on Tuesday afternoon, after which judge Tony Graf will decide whether there is sufficient evidence to try Tyler Robinson, 23, and allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty for the murder of one of the US right’s most prominent figures. Continue reading...
