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Prosecutors are urging a judge to deny accused Charlie Kirk<\/a> assassin Tyler Robinson\u2019s bid to disqualify a prosecutor, arguing there is no conflict of interest.<\/p>\n

In a sweeping 33-page filing, submitted under seal earlier this month and now released in redacted form, the state argues the deputy prosecutor at the center of Robinson\u2019s motion<\/a> has no personal conflict despite the fact that his 18-year-old child was in the crowd when Kirk was assassinated at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors say the child was one of “thousands of other witnesses” and had no personal knowledge of the actual murder<\/a>, never saw the shooting, and never saw a weapon.<\/p>\n

The filing includes text messages exchanged between the prosecutor and his child in the minutes after the shooting, which prosecutors argue underscore that lack of firsthand knowledge.<\/p>\n

ERIKA KIRK HAS \u2018NOTHING TO SAY\u2019 TO THE MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING HER HUSBAND<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

In the messages, the child initially texts, “SOMEONE GOT SHOT,” and reassures family members, “I\u2019m okay, everyone is going inside.” Only later, after hearing information from others, does the teenager text, “CHARLIE GOT SHOT,” followed by messages relaying what “people were saying” about where Kirk was hit and where the shooter may have been positioned.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors argue the texts reflect confusion and secondhand information \u2014 not emotional trauma or direct involvement that could improperly influence prosecutorial decision-making.<\/p>\n

Read the <\/strong>filing here:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The filing further details that the child was roughly 85 feet away, had no line of sight to the shooter due to buildings blocking the view, and fled the area after hearing what sounded like a loud “pop.”<\/p>\n

TAXPAYER COST FOR SUSPECTED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN’S DEATH PENALTY CASE PREDICTED BY UTAH COMMISSIONER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

In a sworn affidavit, the child described being scared in the moment but suffered no lasting trauma, required no counseling and quickly returned to normal school and work activities.<\/p>\n

Robinson\u2019s motion also points to the prosecution\u2019s decision to seek the death penalty<\/a> on the same day charges were filed, arguing it reflects bias or a rush to judgment.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors reject that claim, saying the decision was based on the strength of the evidence, Utah law and a desire to curb speculation and misinformation in a case that immediately drew national and international attention.<\/p>\n

PROSECUTORS PLAN TO ‘DIRTY UP’ KIRK SUSPECT TYLER ROBINSON TO SWAY JURY TOWARD DEATH PENALTY: FMR US ATTY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while answering a question during the outdoor forum attended by roughly 3,000 people. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted.<\/p>\n

Defense attorneys argue that while the trauma of the shooting is undeniable, it makes prosecutorial neutrality even more essential \u2014 not less. They contend the presence of a prosecutor\u2019s family member at the event creates an unacceptable risk that decisions could be influenced by emotion rather than evidence.<\/p>\n

A judge is scheduled to hear arguments on the motion Friday, Jan. 16. If the court grants Robinson\u2019s request, the entire Utah County Attorney\u2019s Office<\/a> could be removed from the case, forcing the appointment of a special prosecutor and potentially delaying trial proceedings \u2014 including the state\u2019s pursuit of the death penalty.<\/p>\n

Fox News’ Lee Ross and Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/tyler-robinson-prosecutors-say-charlie-kirk-shooting-texts-show-confusion-not-bias-rebut-conflict-claim <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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