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Coverage dated August 12, 2026 to August 13, 2026

Accused Charlie Kirk shooter ineligible for death penalty, defense argues

Headline from WGN Chicago

Lawyers for the man accused of killing political commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University last year are now arguing that the alleged shooter did not put any of the thousands of attendees in danger — a point they say prevents him from being eligible for the death penalty.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Defense in Charlie Kirk’s killing say shooter shouldn’t be eligible for death penalty (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Defendant Tyler Robinson’s attorneys say that prosecutors have not proven that those who attended the event where Kirk was shot were endangered by the shooting.

  2. WHDH Boston

    Defense in Charlie Kirk’s killing say shooter hit the ‘intended target,’ did not endanger others (opens WHDH Boston)

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    Lawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk say he shouldn’t be eligible for the death penalty because the shooter “hit the intended target”...

  3. WGN Chicago

    Accused Charlie Kirk shooter ineligible for death penalty, defense argues (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    Lawyers for the man accused of killing political commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University last year are now arguing that the alleged shooter did not put any of the thousands of attendees in danger — a point they say prevents him from being eligible for the death penalty.

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