Judge in Charlie Kirk Murder Case Finds Prosecutor in Contempt for Public Comments, But Won't Take Death Penalty Off the Table
Updated on: June 26, 2026 / 12:37 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- A prosecutor was found in civil contempt for making public comments about the murder case of Charlie Kirk.
- The judge ruled against blocking the death penalty, allowing prosecutors to continue pursuing it.
- The defense accused prosecutors of conducting a "media tour" regarding the case.
- The case involves Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting and killing activist Charlie Kirk.
- Additional jury questionnaires and a potential expansion of the jury pool are planned.
- Robinson faces aggravated murder charges, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 6.