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Court Proceeding — LIVE: UT v. Tyler Robinson | Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
Court proceeding — State of Utah v. Tyler James Robinson (Case 251403576, 4th Judicial Dist. Ct., Utah County). Transcript is the YouTube auto-caption track of the Court TV feed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z1sxF2yG8E) — verbatim ASR, not a certified court transcript.
Um, don't go live yet. Uh, we're going and gentlemen. Uh we're about to begin. My name is Richard Payet. I'm the communications manager for Utah County. I'm working with the Utah County Attorney, Jeff Gray, um as he handles uh this case and as the county deals with the publicity surrounding this case. We appreciate you being here. Uh Jeff will enumerate the charges and detail what the county's findings are up to this point and then if he will take questions. The number of questions may be limited. However, I may I may cut it off. I may assist him in in helping depict the people uh who are asking the question. We just ask that you keep the questions to the process of what we're talking about and refrain from asking questions that speculate or get into the political dynamic of the case. for Utah County. This is a murder case and we're trying a murder case. We're trying to keep the questions to that, but I understand that you're under pressure and have a lot of different questions and we'll try to answer them. We're joined today by our sheriff and our prosecution team and our county commissioners. Jeff is going to be the only one speaking right now and I'll introduce right now County Attorney Jeff Gray. The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy. Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights, the bedrock of our democratic republic, the free exchange of ideas in a search for truth, understanding, and a more perfect union. It is also an offense against the state and to the peace and enjoyment of the people of Utah and of all those who visit here. But Charlie Kirk's murder also strikes a more personal and intimate chord. Charlie Kirk was first and foremost a husband and a father to two beautiful young children. He was a son. He was a brother and a friend. Like all murders, the senseless and needless taking of Charlie Kirk's life has shattered the lives of those he loved and those who loved him. To Charlie's wife, Erica, his two young children, his parents, his family, and his friends. I express my sincere condolences and offer my heartfelt prayers on your behalf. I also want to express my concern for everyone who was at Charlie's Turning Point USA event at the University or University of Utah Valley University and all who have been impacted by this tragedy. As county attorney, I am charged with bringing justice to those who offend our laws. I am charged with bringing justice for those who harm for those who are harmed. I am charged with bringing justice for Charlie Kirk. I am committed to these aims. I take this responsibility seriously. Today, after reviewing the evidence that law enforcement has collected thus far, I am filing a criminal information charging Tyler James Robinson, aged 22, with the following crimes. Count one, aggravated murder, a capital offense for intentionally or knowingly causing the death of Charlie Kirk under circumstances that created a great risk of death to others. Count two, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, a firstderee felony. The state is further alleging aggravating factors on counts one and two because the defendant is believed to have targeted Charlie Kirk based on Charlie Kirk's political expression and did so knowing that children were The state is also charging defendant with count three, obstruction of justice, a secondderee felony for moving and concealing the rifle used in the shooting. Count four, obstruction of justice, a third degree uh a seconddegree felony for disposing the clothing he wore during the shooting. Count five, witness tampering, a thirdderee felony, for directing his roommate to delete his incriminating texts. Count six, witness tampering, a thirdderee felony for directing his roommate to stay silent if police questioned him. And count seven, commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child, a class A misdemeanor, for committing homicide, knowing that children were present and may have seen or heard the murder and did so based on Charlie Kirk's political expression. Also, following the press conference, I am filing a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. I do not take this decision lightly and it is a decision I have made independently as county attorney based solely on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime. Because we are seeking the death penalty, the defendant will continue to be held without bail in the Utah County Jail. Turning to the 10-page information, On September 10th, 2025, at approximately 12:23 p.m., Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking to a large crowd on the campus of Utah Valley University in Oram, Utah. Police found the suspected murder weapon, a bolt-action 306 rifle nearby. Over the next approximately 33 hours, police conducted a manhunt manhunt for the shooter until the evening of September 11th, 2025, when Tyler James Robinson surrendered to police at the Washington County Sheriff's Office. DNA consistent with Robinson was found on the rifle's trigger. After shooting Mr. Kirk, Robinson hid the gun, discarded the clothing he wore when he fired the rifle, and told his roommate to delete incriminating text messages and not talk to police. Children were present at the time of the shooting. The shooting. Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk, organized a public outdoor event to be held at noon on September 10th, 2025 at UVU. The event was the first in a series of similar events to be held at college campuses nationwide. Mr. Kirk is a well-known conservative activist famous for these type of events where he discusses various political issues and debates with audience members. His events and comments have garnered a si a significant number of supporters and drawn the eye of many who disagree with his political views. The event at UVU was announced far in advance and garnered significant publicity and interest. Consequently, several hundred people attended. Mr. Kirk was interacting with a crowd before the event officially got underway. Then, at approximately noon, Mr. Kirk seated himself under a portable canopy behind a table and microphone. He began speaking to the crowd and fielding questions from attendees, a format Mr. Kirk commonly used at his events. Mr. Kirk allowed his questionnaires to approach a m microphone positioned directly in front of him. Mr. Kirk's team members were very close to him on his right and left as well as some behind his canopy and others at various close locations near him. The large crowd surrendered Mr. surrounded Mr. Kirk on three sides. Temporary metal fencing separated attendees from Mr. Kirk by only a matter of feet. Directly above and behind Mr. Kirk was the UVU Hall of Flags, an indoor walkway spanning several several hundred feet with floor toseeiling glass windows which overlooked the plaza where Mr. Kirk was seated. People were in the walkway at the time of the shooting. Approximately 15 minutes into the event, Mr. Kirk was answering a question about mass shootings by transgender individuals when a gunshot rang out. The bullet struck Mr. Kirk in the neck. He slumped to the ground almost immediately. The bullet's trajec trajectory passed closely to several other individuals beside Mr. Kirk, including the questioner who was standing directly in front of Mr. Kirk. Children were visible near Mr. Kirk's stage when he was shot. Mr. Kirk was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared deceased. The medical examiner's report is still pending. So, UVU surveillance. So, at the moment of the shot, a UVU police officer was watching the crowd from an elevated vantage point. As soon as he heard the shot, he began to scan the area for threats. Believing the shot came from a rifle because of its sound, he looked for potential sniper positions. He noted a roof area approximately 160 yards away from Mr. C Kirk as a potential shooting position and rushed there to look for evidence. The suspected shooting position is adjacent to an open publicly accessible walkway. To access the suspected location, a person must climb over a railing and then drop to the roof only slightly below. The UV officer climbed over the railing and down onto the roof. He then walked to the suspected shooting position and confirmed a clear shooting corridor between the position and Mr. Kirk's seat. He also noticed markings in the gravel rooftop consistent with a sniper having laying on the on the roof impressions in the gravel potentially left by the elbows, knees, and feet of a person in a prone shooting position. Police reviewed surveillance from the camera covering the roof and discovered that it recorded an individual dressed in dark clothing cross the railing from the public walkway and drop onto the roof at approximately 12:15 p.m. Although the individual moved out of the camera's view for a short time, the camera again captured the individual running across the roof and then low crawling to the area the UVU officer recognized as where the suspected sniper had dropped into a pro prone shooting position. After a short time, which matches the known time of the shot, the individual arose and ran across the roof to the northeast. This discovery led to an intensive review of UBU surveillance recordings to attempt to track and identify the suspect. Surveillance revealed the following. At approximately 11:51 a.m., the suspect entered campus from the north. He is seen wearing a black shirt with an American flag in the center, a dark baseball cap, and large sunglasses. Throughout the surveillance, the suspect keeps his head down and rarely raises his head enough to get a clear image of his face. As he proceeds across the campus, he is seen walking with an unusual gate. The suspect walks with very little bending in his right leg, consistent with a rifle being hidden in his pants. This unusual gate continues until the suspect is seen crossing the railway off the open walkway and onto the roof where he leaves the the camera's view. A camera later captures the suspect as he runs across the roof to the suspected shooting position. Immediately after the shot was fired, a camera captures the suspect running across the roof carrying an item whose shape is consistent with a rifle. The suspect is then seen climbing down from the roof. He appears to drop the item he was carrying as he hits the ground in a controlled fall. He then picks up the item and runs toward the northeast end of campus. Expanded crime scene investigation. Law enforcement officers followed the suspect's escape path to the northeast end of campus where they believed the suspect left campus and entered a wooded area. In that wooded area, investigators found a boltaction rifle wrapped in a towel. The rifle contained one spent round and three unspent rounds. This is consistent with the facts officers observed at the time of and immediately after the shootings. No shell casings were found on the roof, suggesting a bolt action rather than an autoloading weapon, and only a single round was fired. Each round in the rifle contained an etched inscription as follows. The fired cart cartridge was etched. No Tyson's bulge. Oh wo. What's this? The second cartridge that was that was again not spent. The the last three were not spent were not fired. The second Hey fascist catch with arrow symbols. The third cartridge. Oh, Bella Chow, Bella Chow, Bella Chow, Chow Chow. The fourth cartridge. If you read this, you are gay. L M AO. The rifle, ammunition rounds, and towel were sent for forensic processing. DNA consistent with Robin uh with defendant was found on the trigger. other parts of the rifle, the fired cartridge casing, two of the three unfired cartridges, and the towel. Law enforcement was unable to immediately locate the shooter. So, they published photos of the shooter from the UVU surveillance cameras and asked for the public's help to identify him. Meanwhile, law enforcement continued to try to identify the shooter through other means. the Washington County investigation. On the evening of September 11th, 2025, as law enforcement continued their investigation, Tyler James Robinson went to the Washington County Sheriff's Office with his parents and a family friend to turn himself in. Robinson's mother stated that f the following to police. On September 11th, 2025, the day after the shooting, Robinson's mother saw the photo of the shooter in the news and thought the shooter looked like her son. Robinson's and asked him where he was. He said he was at home sick and that he had also been at home homesick. On September 10th, Robinson's mother expressed concern to her husband that the suspect shooter looked like Robinson. Robinson's father agreed. Robinson's mother explained that over the last year or so, Robinson had become more political and had started to lean more to the left, becoming more pro-gay and trans rightsoriented. She stated that Robinson began to date his roommate, a biological male who was transi trans transitioning genders. This resulted in several discussions with family members, but especially between Robinson and his father, who have very different political views. In one conversation before the shooting, Robinson mentioned that Charlie Kirk would be holding an event at UVU, which Robert Robinson said was a stupid venue for the event. Robinson accused Kirk of spreading hate. Robinson's father reported that when his wife showed him the surveillance image of the suspected shooter in the news, he agreed that it looked like their son. He also believed that the rifle that police sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh sh shooter used matched a rifle that was given to his son as a gift. As a result, Robinson's father c contacted his son and asked him to send a photo of the rifle. Robinson did not respond. However, Robinson's father spoke on the phone with Robinson. Robinson imply implied that he planned to take his own life. Robinson's parents were able to convince him to meet at their home. As they discussed the situation, Robinson implied that he was the shooter and stated that he couldn't go to jail and just wanted to end it. When asked why he did it, Robinson explained there is too much evil and the guy referring to Charlie Kirk spreads too much hate. They talked about Robinson turning himself in and convinced Robinson Robinson to speak with a family friend who is a retired deputy sheriff. At Robinson father at Robinson's father's request, the family friend met with Robinson and his parents and convinced Robinson to turn himself in. The family friend spoke to police and reported telling Robinson that it would be best if he brought all evidence with him to the sheriff's office to avoid police having to search his parents' home. The friend also asked Robinson if he had any clothes that were related to what he did. Robinson replied that he had disposed of the clothes in different areas. The roommate. Police interviewed Robinson's roommate, a biological mal who is was involved in a romantic relationship with Robinson. The roommate told police that the roommate received messages from Robinson about the shooting and pro and he did provide those messages to police. On September 10th, 2025, the roommate received a text message from Robinson which said, "Drop what you're doing. Look under my keyboard." The roommate looked under the keyboard and found a note that stated, quote, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I'm going to take it." Police found a photograph of this note. The following exchange, text exchange then took place. After reading the note, the roommate responded, "What? You're joking, right?" Robinson, "I am still okay, my love, but I'm stuck in Oram for a little while longer yet. Shouldn't be long until I can come home, but I got to grab my rifle still." To be honest, I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you. Roommate, you weren't the one who did it, right, Robinson? I am I am I'm sorry, roommate. I thought they caught the person. Robinson: No, they grabbed some crazy old dude, then interrogated someone in similar clothing. I had planned to grab my rifle from my drop point shortly after, but most of that side of town got locked down. It's quiet, almost enough to get out, but there's one vehicle lingering. Roommate, why? Robinson, why did I do it? Roommate. Yeah. Robinson, I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can't be negotiated out. If I am able to grab my rifle unseen, I will Going to attempt to retrieve it again. Hopefully, they have moved on. I haven't seen anything about them finding it. Roommate, how long have you been planning this? Robinson, a bit over a week, I believe. I can get close to it, but there is a squad car parked right by it. I think they already swept that spot, but I don't want to chance it. Robinson again. I'm wishing I had circled back and grabbed it as soon as I got to my vehicle. I'm worried what my old man would do if I didn't bring back Grandpa's rifle. I DK if it's had a serial number, but it wouldn't trace to me. I worry about Prince. I had to leave it in a bush where I changed outfits. didn't have the ability or time to bring it with. I might have to abandon it and hope they don't find Prince. How the f will I explain losing it to my old man? Only thing I left was the rapple was the rifle wrapped in a towel. Remember how I was engraving bullets? The effing messages are mostly a big meme. If I see notice bulge UWU on Fox New, I might have a stroke. All right, I'm gonna have to leave it. That really effing sucks. Judging from today, I'd say Grandpa's Gun does just fine. IDK, I think that was a two thou a 2K dollar scope. Wink wink. Um, Robinson. Robinson again. Delete this exchange again. Robinson. My dad wants photos of the rifle. He says grandpa wants to know who has what. The feds released a photo of the rifle and it is very unique. He's calling me. RN not answering. Robinson. Since Trump got into office, my dad has been pretty diehard MAGA. Robinson, I'm going to turn myself in willingly. One of my neighbors here is a deputy for the sheriff. Again, you are all I worry about. Love that came from Robinson. Roommate, I'm much more worried about you. Robinson, don't talk to the media. Please don't take any interviews or make any comments. If any police ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and stay silent. The search for Robinson's residence. Police executed a search warrant on Robinson's residence. During that search, police discovered a shell casing with etchings like the etchings found on the shells in the rifle near UVU. Police also found several target boards Now, as I stated in the beginning when I read those allegations, these are allegations and like the evidence set forth in this statement, those allegations, what you've heard from the media, even from state and federal officials, has not been tested in the crucible of a jury trial. I understand the public's desire to know the facts. Uh my own family members have Why are we reluctant to share the details of the investigation itself and comment on the case? Because I want to ensure a fair and impartial trial. I became a prosecutor because of my love for the ideals of this great country and the principles embedded in our constitution. The free exchange of ideas and opinions is critical to this great American experiment. But so too are the protections afforded to the accused found in the fifth and sixth amendments. the right to a speedy public trial, the right to the effective assistance of counsel, the right to confront one's accusers, and the right to compel the attendance of witnesses. And perhaps most importantly, under our constitution, the accused is presumed in innocent until we, the state, prove to an impartial jury of defendants's peers his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. That jury cannot rely on our allegations, on what they hear in the news, or on what they hear from a public official. The jury is the sole trier of fact and they will ultimately determine those facts based on evidence a trial judge has has determined is admissible. Again, as prosecutors, we bear the burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. But no, but make no mistake, we welcome this burden. I'd like to now introduce my trial tune my trial team who will be charged with prosecuting the case. This is a veteran and expert team of some of the state's best trial attorneys, Chad Grunander, who is uh my one of my two chief deputies, Ryan McBride and David Sturgil uh on the far right there. Um and and those two were very much involved in preparing search warrants. Did a phenomenal job. Worked day and night to to see that accomplished well after he was uh Robinson was uh taken into custody. Also, Lauren Hunt, she is one of our special victims prosecutors. and Chris Ballard, uh, my second chief deputy, who will be I'm going to explain just the the procedural steps. Um, we're not a a grand we don't have a grand jury system like the federal courts do. It's it's a preliminary hearing system. So, the arrest and filing of the criminal information are merely the first steps in the criminal justice process. Today, at 3 p.m., the defendant will appear before a judge in the Utah 4th District Court for his first appearance to be informed of these charges and to ensure that he has an attorney to represent him. The hearing will be brief. The judge will conduct that first appearance virtually via WebEx. This is not unusual. In the fourth district, all felony first appearances for defendants who are in custody are held virtually. A link to that hearing is available for media on the Utah State Courts X account at Utah State Courts. Now, following defendants's first appearance, he will be entitled to a preliminary hearing. At that hearing, the state will be required to show probable cause that defendant committed the crimes. The purpose of the preliminary hearing is not to determine guilt, but simply to assure the court that the prosecution has enough evidence to proceed to trial. If a judge finds probable cause and binds the case over for trial, an arraignment hearing will be held. At that hearing, a judge will again inform defendant of the charges against him and require him to enter a plea to each charge. The next step, the next step following the arraignment is an opportunity for the parties to file any relevant motions and then ultimately the trial itself. This case has generated a tremendous amount of interest across our nation and even the world. The public's desire for information is desire is understandable, but it bears reiterating that this case will be tried in a court of law consistent with our constitution, not the court of public opinion. Thus, we will only discuss with the press uh discuss the case with the press occasionally. uh it's will not be a daytoday or even week-to-eek uh occurrence and but we will only do so in a manner as not to jeopardize the Before I conclude, I want to express my pre appreciation for the tireless work of our local, state, and federal law enforcement officers. They have an extremely difficult, dangerous, and often often thankless job. I'm proud to acknowledge the exceptional work they do every day. And particularly their work on this case. It was truly a marvel to witness. Their skilled work and dedication have brought us to this point. I am also grateful for the leadership demonstrated by Bo Mason, the commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, FBI special agent in charge Rob Bulls, Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith, our local police chiefs, and Feliz John Vidy, the acting US attorney for the district of Utah. I'm also grateful for the support of our governor, Spencer Cox, and our attorney general, Derek Brown, who is standing behind me today and has offered his support and resources as we proceed to trial. Finally, I want to thank our Utah County Commissioners, Amelia Powers Gardner, Brandon Gordon, and Skyler Beltran. They too have pledged to assist with the resources needed to successfully prosecute this case. I will n now take a few questions for questions. Ladies and gentlemen, just just really fast, if you could identify yourself and what we're going to do. >> Okay. >> Um they are still looking into it's an I I don't have that information. Anderson made this decision at all administration as >> um I talked to officials from both administrations but I was not pressured to make a decision. I I understood their feelings on it because it was in the news but we didn't really discuss that. >> Mr. Do you have any transgender issues in the motivations for this? >> I I'm going to stick to what I just stated in my public uh in my in our information. I I think that is pretty much set forth there. >> Mr. Ben, Fox 13 News. Just asking, are you planning to file additional charges against anyone else in connection with this? Again, we don't have any information at this point of additional uh suspects, but I know that uh our our law enforcement agencies are continuing to follow leads. >> The FBI director today said that >> I I can't comment on that. I'm not a aware of all their investigation. I just know that uh these agencies are continuing to investigate this case and follow all leads. >> BBC News would like to know how is this interface. >> Um that's up to the feds. um they have different charges and they're reviewing the evidence and after they review the evidence and the law they could file charges but I I'm not privy to exactly what they're looking at with the BBC. You've spoke a lot about text messages with the roommate. The governor previously said the roommate is cooperating but could we see charges against roommate? >> Again I'm not prepared to answer that question. It's it's part of our code and and so we Ultimately, a judge will determine that >> Okay. >> I am not aware of that information. It's again still under investigation. >> And has he expressed any remorse so far? me. >> I don't have that information. >> Can you tell us more about what the family may have said in interviews? >> Um, what >> that from where >> from Utah County? >> That the defense will be from Utah County. >> That they will try to get the trial. >> I I couldn't predict what they're going >> Um, that will be for a jury to decide. >> Mr. Gray, are you confident that the room >> and so we're comfortable with that. >> Are his parents and the roommates still cooperating? >> I'm not going to comment on that either. >> FBI has said that. What else can you share about that? Uh I I can't share any more than what I've already said. >> Had a pretty precise shot. Do you have any evidence that he went places to practice or have you practiced before shooting that's given you insight how he prepared? >> Um the evidence that I'm willing to share is what I just read in our statement and it's in the information. >> We're going to have to cut it off there. >> Death penalty. >> Okay. >> If if you could just answer, did you consult Erica Kirk about seeking the death penalty? >> Um I'm not going to comment on that. I think all of you uh all of you know that the charges will be available online. We're in the final stages of processing that and they'll be available Good afternoon. My name is Judge Graph. I will be handling the first appearance calendar today. At the conclusion of the hearing, the first At the conclusion of the hearing for the first case, the court will take a recess and remind all those who are scheduled for the first appearance calendar to log back in in 15 minutes after the court has taken a recess. As a general note, no electronic usage is allowed unless preapproved. Any disruptions will be removed to the jail. Are we ready to proceed? >> Yes, your honor. state of Utah versus Tyler James Robinson. Could you state your name? >> Tyler James Robinson. >> Thank you for being here, Mr. Robinson. I'm Judge Graph. Mr. Scoris, >> good afternoon, your honor. Uh, you're probably already aware of my presence or why I'm here, but if not, I am not entering appearance. I'm not counsel on this case. I'm working with the county to get councel uh assigned, but we need you to allow for the appointment of council. >> Thank you, Mr. Scortis. Uh it is well I want to go through the uh qualifications for indigency, but that is my intent, Mr. Scoris, and I thank you for being here. >> So, Mr. Robinson, you have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, the court can appoint an attorney to represent you. I have reviewed your declaration of financial status and find that you are indigent. I'm provisionally provisionally appointing a rule A qualified attorney to represent you on your case, Mr. Robinson. Along with their filing of their appearance of counsel, the assigned attorneys must file declarations with the court that outline their qualifications under rule 8. And in rule 8 C, I'm sorry, under rule 8B and rule 8 C for council appointment in a case where death may be a sentencing option. I'm ordering that those declarations be filed prior to the next hearing date, which is set for September 29th at 10 10:00 a.m. Uh, Mr. Robinson, I also wish to inform you of your rights against selfinccrimination. Anything that you say in court today could be used against you and we want to protect your constitutional rights. Mr. Mr. Robinson, at this time you will remain in custody without bail. Mr. Scoris, is there any other points that you wish to address? >> No. Thank you very much, your honor. >> Yes, your honor. Chad Grunander for the state. I'm also joined um and they're listed as attendees. Ryan McBride, Lauren Hunt, David Sturgil, and Chris Ballard. We are the trial team on this case. I do have a few points I'd like to bring up with the hon with your honor. We have filed a pre-trial protective order on behalf of Erica Kirk. We would ask the court to review that. It should be in your queue, your honor, and sign that. >> Thank you. I have reviewed the pre-trial protective order and will be grant issuing uh this pre-trial protective order in favor of Erica Kirk. >> Is there any other business that we need to address today? Council, >> just for the court's information, we did file just recently within the last few minutes a notice of intent to seek the death penalty that was filed u by Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray. So that should be in the court's file. Um, lastly, I would just indicate uh to the court and to at this point, Mr. Robinson, that uh we are prepared to uh collect all of the discovery in this matter and get that turned over to the defense as soon as possible. Rule 16 requires us to uh provide what we have relied on in charging the information and bringing these charges within 5 days uh once it's requested. So that'll be prepared to disseminate to the defense as soon as possible. >> Thank you, Mr. Gurander. Mr. Robinson, and I what I also want to do is you have the right to have the charges uh read that you stand charged of, and I wish to read those to you to Mr. Robinson for count one aggravated murder a capital felony in violation of in that on September 10th 2025 in Utah County. The defendant Tyler James Robinson intentionally or knownly 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 763-207.7 a mandatory mandatory term of imprisonment for life without parole or an indeterminate term of not less than 25 years that may be for life victim targeting enhancement in violation of Utah code annotated 76-3-203.14 Sub two. 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 trifact finds beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim targeting enhancement applies. The sentencing judge or the board of pardons and parole shall consider the defendant selection of the victim as an aggregating factor. violent offense committed in the presence of a child aggravating factor. The sentencing judge or the board of pardons 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. Count two, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, a first-degree felony in violation of Utah code sub 2 and 3C in that on September 10th, 2025 in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler James Robinson, discharged a firearm in the direction of Charlie Kirk, knowing or having reason to believe that Charlie Kirk may be endangered by the discharge of the firearm and that the act caused serious bodily injury to Charlie Kirk. Victim targeting enhancement in violation of sub 2. Tyler James Robinson intentionally selected Charlie Kirk because Tyler James Robinson's belief or perception regarding Charlie Kirk's political expression. Notice if the trifact finds beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim targeting enhancement applies the sentencing judge or the board of pardons and 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 of the board of pardons and parole considered an aggravating factor in their deliberations that the defendant committed a violent offense in the presence of a child. Count three, obstruction of justice, a secondderee felony in violation of Utah code annotated 76-8-306 sub 2 in that on September 10th, 2025 in Utah County, the defendant Tyler James Robinson with intent to hinder, delay, or prevent the investigation, apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or pursuant to any person regarding conduct that constitutes a criminal offense, conceal or remove the firearm used to shoot Charlie Kirk and the conduct that constitutes an offense would be a capital felony or a firstdegree felony. Count four, obstruction of justice, a secondderee felony in violation of Utah code 76-8-306 sub 2. In that honor about September 11th, 2025 in Utah County, the defendant Tyler James Robinson with an intent to hinder, delay, or prevent the investigation, apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of any person regarding conduct that conduct that constitutes a criminal offense. destroyed, concealed, or removed the clothing he wore during the shooting and the conduct that constitutes an offense would be a capital felony or firstdegree felony. Count five, tampering with a witness, a thirdderee felony in violation of Utah code annotated 76-8-508 in that on or about September 10th, 2025 in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler James Robinson, believed that an official proceeding or investigation was pending or about to be instituted or intended to prevent an official proceeding or investigation and attempted to induce or otherwise cause his roommate to withhold testimony information, a document or an item to it directing his roommate to delete incriminating text messages. Count six, tampering with a witness, a thirdderee felony in violation of Utah code annotated 76-8-508 in that on or about September 11th, 2025 in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler James Robinson, believed that an official proceeding or investigation was pending or about to be instituted or intended to prevent an official proceeding or investigation and attempted to induce or otherwise cause his roommate to withhold testimony or information to wit, directing his roommate to stay silent if the police question the roommate. Count seven, violent offense committed in the presence of a child, a class A misdemeanor in violation of Utah code sub3A little double I in that honor about September 10th 2025 in Utah County. The defendant, Tyler James Robinson, committed criminal homicide in the physical presence of a child younger than 14 years of age with knowledge that a child was present and that may have been seen or heard the commission of criminal homicide. Victim targeting enhancement in violation of Utah code sub 2. Tyler James Robinson intentionally selected Charlie Kirk because of Tyler James Robinson's belief or perception regarding Charlie Kirk's political expression. That concludes reading the information. Mr. Robinson, this case is set for September 29th at 10:00 a.m. It will be a waiver hearing. Uh, and I will be the judge assigned to this case, Mr. Robinson, I invite you to join us at that time. Is there anything further council? >> No, we'll have council appointed by then. Thank you, >> Mr. Gurander. Anything further? >> Uh, one item just for clarification, your honor. The hearing on the 29th, is that in person or WebEx? >> Thank you. That is a great question. It will be via WebEx. >> Okay. Thank you, judge. >> All right. I want to thank all parties for being here. And this concludes this hearing at this time. Court is in recess.