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Tyler Robinson went before a judge today for his first court hearing.

Crime Stories, Dave Mack, reads the charging document.

State of Utah, plaintiff versus Tyler James Robinson, 894 West Semeron Drive, Washington, Utah, 84780, date of birth, 416, 2003.

The state of Utah, by and through the Utah County Attorney's Office charges the defendant with the

commission of the following offenses. Count one, aggravated murder, a capital felony in violation

of Utah Code annotated in that on September 10th, 2025 in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler

James Robinson, intentionally or knowingly caused the death of Charlie Kirk

under the following circumstances. The defendant knowingly created a great risk of death to another

individual other than Charlie Kirk and the defendant. Notice, conviction of this offense may carry

the death penalty or pursuant to Utah Code 76-3-207.7.7, a mandatory term of

imprisonment for life without parole or an indeterminate term of not less than 25 years,

and that may be for life. Victim targeting enhancement. In violation of Utah Code,

annotated 76-3-203.14.

Tyler James Robinson intentionally selected Charlie Kirk because of Tyler James Robinson's

belief or perception regarding Charlie Kirk's political expression.

Notice.

If the trier of fact finds beyond reasonable doubt that the victim targeting enhancement applies, the sentencing judge or the Board of Pardons in parole, shall consider the defendant's selection of the victim as an aggravating factor.

Violent offense committed in the presence of a child, aggravating factor. The sentencing judge or the Board of Pardon and parole shall consider as an aggravating

factor in their deliberations that the defendant committed a violent criminal offense

in the presence of a child.

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