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Why does Charlie Kirk's accused killer want to disqualify prosecutors?

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Tyler Robinson's defense seeks to disqualify prosecutors due to a claimed conflict of interest, arguing a prosecutor's adult child attended the event where Charlie Kirk was killed, potentially affecting impartiality and decisions like pursuing the death penalty.

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  • Defense argues for new prosecution due to alleged conflict of interest 14s
  • Claim centers on prosecutor's child being at event where Kirk was killed 29s
  • Utah County Attorney's Office denies any conflict of interest 54s
  • Judge decides to proceed with current prosecution for now 25s
  • Next hearing for unresolved matters set for February 3 2m 5s

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Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors

The defense claims a conflict of interest exists because a prosecutor's adult child was present at the event where Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.

Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
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Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors

Defense argues prosecutors cannot remain impartial and should be removed, suggesting the state could be making emotional decisions, including seeking the death penalty.

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