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[JennieM]

Robinson's vest is to prevent self-harm​

Kayla Epstein
Reporting from Provo, Utah

During his court appearance, Robinson was wearing what looked like a dark green, sleeveless vest.

Two court officers told me the garment is meant to prevent self-harm. It’s not a bulletproof vest.

Earlier, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said Robinson suggested he would kill himself, before being persuaded to turn himself in.

Judge concludes hearing​

Kayla Epstein
Reporting from Provo, Utah

Judge Graf concludes the hearing and leaves the courtroom. Press and staff stand as the judge departs.

The WebEx screen switches off, and our view of Robinson disappears. Court is now in recess.

Robinson appears without legal representation​

Lawyer Greg Skordas, who is in court, says he is working with the county to get Robinson a lawyer.

Robinson does not appear to have legal representation at this time.

Judge Graf says a waiver hearing will take place on 29 September, and invites Robinson to join it.

Skordas says he will find Robinson representation by then.

Robinson shows no emotion as prosecutor mentions death penalty​

Kayla Epstein
Reporting from Provo, Utah

Robinson sits silently as Utah County prosecutor Chad Grunander tells the court they will seek the death penalty in this case.

Judge Graf says he will read the charges against Robinson.

Robinson gives a slight nod, and the judge continues.

On the screen, Robinson shows no expression as Judge Graf begins reading the seven counts against him.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson appears in court, with prosecutors seeking death penalty

Robinson, who appeared remotely, faces seven charges - including aggravated murder and witness tampering.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger​

Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger

The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been charged with aggravated murder.

apnews.com

 

[Dotta]

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"Tyler Robinson, 22,
stared stonily at the web camera with unkempt facial hair
as he appeared via video link before a court in Provo, Utah,
on Tuesday afternoon.
He spoke only to confirm his identity, and gave a solemn nod
as the short hearing closed.

Robinson was ordered held without bail until his next court hearing on
September 29,
as Judge Tony Graf granted a pre-trial motion to grant Erika Kirk,
Charlie Kirk's wife, a protective order."

 

[JennieM]

Robinson's income low enough to qualify for legal aid - judge​

John Ringer
Broadcast journalist

Tyler Robinson's income is low enough that he qualifies for a state-provided defence lawyer.

During the hearing, Judge Graf said he had reviewed Robinson's financial declaration - known as an Affidavit of Indigency - and agreed he met the criteria for legal aid.

Under Utah law, external, this means Robinson either has an income below $23,475 (about £17,200) - which is 150% of the federal poverty line - or that his income is higher but legal fees would be so costly they would deprive him or his family of "food, shelter, clothing, or other necessities".

Robinson's financial declaration hasn't been made public. At the time of his arrest, he was in the third year of an electrical apprenticeship programme at a technical college near his hometown of Washington, Utah.

Death penalty 'based on nature of the crime'​

We reported earlier that prosecutors are requesting the death penalty for Robinson.

They said in a court filing: "The decision to seek the death penalty is based on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson appears in court, with prosecutors seeking death penalty

Robinson, who appeared remotely, faces seven charges - including aggravated murder and witness tampering.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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“I’m worried what my old man would do if I didn’t bring back grandpas rifle,” he wrote. “idek if it had a serial number, but it wouldn’t trace to me. I worry about prints I had to leave it in a bush where I changed outfits. didn’t have the ability or time to bring it with.”

What we know about the gun authorities say suspect used to kill Charlie Kirk

Tyler James Robinson got the gun authorities say he used to kill Charlie Kirk from his grandfather, prosecutors say, and in a message, the suspect described his bullet-casing engravings as “mostly a big meme.”

www.sltrib.com

 

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[Mauig’ma]

Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson WILL face capital murder charge

Prosecutors are preparing to file a capital murder charge today against suspected Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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[BayouBelle_LA]

Brooksby said there was some negotiation between him and the suspect: Robinson would turn himself in, but he wanted it to be as peaceful and comfortable as possible. Brooksby said Robinson was worried about a potential SWAT encounter at his home or his parents', and he feared being shot himself.

The retired detective then drove Robinson and his parents to the sheriff's office, where they waited about two and a half hours until the lead investigators came and took Robinson into their custody. During that time, Brooksby said they didn't try to interview him as they weren't the agency in charge. Their duty, he said, was to keep him there, safe and secure, until the lead agencies arrived. He said Robinson stayed on a couch in an interview room, not handcuffed, and supplied with water.

'Shock factor': Washington County Sheriff describes taking Charlie Kirk shooting suspect into custody

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is holding a press conference on Wednesday at 2 p.m. on the Tyler Robinson case.

www.fox13now.com

 

[Eli9]

Suspected Kirk shooter was afraid of a SWAT raid on parents’ home, southern Utah sheriff says

Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby said Robinson was "truly fearful of being shot by law enforcement."

www.sltrib.com

“He was truly fearful of being shot by law enforcement,” Brooksby said during a news conference.
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Brooksby said the negotiation with Robinson was to make the surrender “as delicate and as soft as possible.”

 

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Forensic expert blows lid on Charlie Kirk suspect's peculiar final text exchange with lover - Daily Mail Forensic expert blows lid on Charlie Kirk suspect's peculiar final text exchange with lover — Daily Mail

 

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[dmac55]

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