Case Intel
- Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, now faces aggravated murder charges that could bring the death penalty in Utah.
- Veteran defense lawyer Kathryn Nester, a former federal public defender with 30+ years of experience, has signed on to represent him.
- Key hearings will test both the prosecution’s capital charges and the defense’s ability to counter the state’s evidence.
USA HERALD – The assassination of political commentator and activist Charlie Kirk during a university speaking event in Orem, Utah, sent shockwaves nationwide. The accused gunman, Tyler Robinson, is facing an uphill battle in the Utah courts after prosecutors charged him with aggravated murder and multiple firearm-related felonies. The charges, if proven, could bring the death penalty.
Now, Robinson — branded by many as a coward who targeted a speaker instead of engaging in lawful discourse — will be defended by Kathryn Nester, one of Utah’s most seasoned attorneys. Her appearance on the case signals that the defense intends to mount a serious fight despite the grim weight of public opinion.
