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Judge to Decide Fate of Tyler Robinson | Lafayette Louisiana News
A judge is poised to decide whether Tyler Robinson will face trial for aggravated murder — potentially carrying the death penalty — after fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event. Prosecutors argue overwhelming evidence shows Robinson, who turned himself in days later, targeted Kirk from a rooftop over 400 feet away, endangering others and possibly motivated by political hatred, citing a bullet engraved with “Hey Fascist! CATCH!” Defense insists Robinson hit only his intended target and no political motive exists. DNA links Robinson to the weapon…
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