Kirk shooting case: defense seeks to disqualify Utah prosecutors over alleged conflict

Tyler Robinson, 22, faces charges including aggravated murder for the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. His defense has filed a motion to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney’s Office, arguing a conflict of interest after an attorney with ties to the case had an 18-year-old daughter at the same event; prosecutors say there is no conflict and will not call the daughter as a witness. The defense also questions the rapid push to seek the death penalty. A three-day preliminary hearing is slated for May 18-20 in Provo, and Robinson has not yet entered a plea; evidence cited includes DNA on the suspected rifle and a related confession.