"The unconscionable cartoon in Newsday trivializing the assassination of Charlie Kirk is so over the top despicable that it is shocking even for the majority of us who realized long ago that Newsday abandoned any pretension of fairness." Comment to this cartoon.
"The trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, is underway.
"On Tuesday afternoon, Judge Tony Graf will rule on whether to disqualify Utah prosecutors over a potential conflict of interest.
"Robinson is not physically present in the courtroom right now and is instead attending the hearing from jail via video.
"The judge is currently ruling on the case now.
"Watch live here:
"The presiding judge in the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk last September, will rule on a critical defense motion today.
"Robinson is expected to listen to the hearing from jail.
"Robinson’s defense team has asserted that the state has a conflict of interest since one of the prosecutors’ children was present at the Sept. 10 event at Utah Valley University where Kirk was killed.
"There have been two prior hearings on the matter.
"On Feb. 3, defense attorney Richard Novak questioned Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray in order to pinpoint when the prosecution determined it would pursue the death penalty against Robinson, which was publicly announced shortly after his arrest.
"The court then heard testimony from an unnamed senior prosecutor, identified only as “Prosecutor A,” who described the office’s internal handling of the case and the decision to disclose the child’s presence to the defense.
"The prosecutor testified there was no recollection of a specific conversation with Gray about how to proceed because of the child’s presence, but acknowledged it was routine for Gray to consult senior prosecutors in death penalty cases.
"The prosecutor testified Gray expressed early on that he intended to seek the death penalty and wanted that decision announced at the same time charges were filed — earlier than is typical, when such notices often come after a preliminary hearing.
"We will provide an update on the ruling as the Judge completes his ruling."
This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here.
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