_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

The case against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk last September, continues to slowly wind through pretrial proceedings as defense attorneys push for delays and restrictions on media access. The case is unusually complex due to heightened media attention and the staggering amount of evidence to sift through — over 200 terabytes of digital material.

In a January court filing, Erika Kirk — Charlie's widow — asserted her right to a speedy trial as a victim and warned against “undue delay.”

Judge Tony Graf is still weighing defense requests for a four-month continuance and a ban on courtroom cameras, with rulings expected May 8. Robinson faces aggravated murder charges and could receive the death penalty if convicted.

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Kristin Jones6 months ago

Maybe not on this earth. Justice will occur, however.

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Tracey Powers 6 months ago

I pray true justice is served. There should be a speedy trial, though now it's not speedy at all. My prayers are for Erika, her fatherless children and all those who loved Charlie that God holds them close. We are to forgive those who persecute us, but nevertheless justice must be served & the death penalty is just.

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Jim Ahern6 months ago

As we all knew this has been slowly but surely turning into a circus show, with more to come no doubt. It's pathetic how our so-called "judicial system" operates at the most basic level. If everything tracks per the evidence, then what's the hold up besides b.s. legal theatrics from the defense being allowed by the judge? If the defense can provide unequivocal and valid evidence to the contrary, then we must follow the truth, not the court of public opinion. If Robinson is found guilty and sentenced to death as he should be for this crime, do you really ever think he's ever going to face that justice? Not in this mickey-mouse broken legal system. He'll just become one of many murders over the past 60 yrs. who lives off the tax-payer dime in the endless Court of Appeals..

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Alc Cookeville6 months ago

Too true! Hopefully not out on probation to kill another the media have taught him to hate.

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Bernie Peer6 months ago

No, I trust the justice system as much as I trust the devil. Judges are very political and do not care about the law or justice just their ideology

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Photo Man6 months ago

"Do you trust that justice will be served from this trial?" I want to be optimistic that it will. However, my pessimism once again says that the leftist liberal unmoral lawless defending defense will do everything they can to get Tyler off the guilty hook - unfortunately. And of course the cost to us taxpayers will likely once again be unwieldy.

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Nathan Wesche6 months ago

Yes. LIGHT HIM UP

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Mr. B6 months ago

Perhaps. Once the trap door opens, justice will be swift. There is of course the second death, which everyone must face.

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Harry Mallory6 months ago

This stuff drags way to slow and drawn out.

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Don G6 months ago

No. Defense delays. Cost of delay. Them you could have a liberal judge. Justice? Not anymore.

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Than Johnson6 months ago

Justice will be served but ensuring all T’s are crossed and i’s are dotted in order to limit appeal process, could take time. The perpetrator is in custody. Not able to harm others. Than

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Chris Carbott6 months ago

No. Corrupt lawyers and judges abuse the system to favor the criminal element all the time.

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Julie Ballantyne 6 months ago

I can appreciate following due process to ensure accuracy and a fair trial....but not at the expense of justice. Prove whether he did it, which fortunately is very obvious, no need for Poirot or divine relevation, and put him to death. Murder should be punished severely and quickly. Unless we want more people picking it up as a hobby.

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Gerrye Fielden6 months ago

He admitted it - shouldn't take an intelligent Judge and jury to convict!

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Steve Baker6 months ago

I'm starting to have my doubts.

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Michael H.6 months ago

Ultimately, Erika Kirk WILL see her husband's murderer put to death. There is too much evidence of premeditation no matter how long the defense tries to prolong the inevitable. Jury selection may be difficult, but it is not impossible. Justice will prevail.

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David Hooten6 months ago

Eventually yes. I believe the judge is being very thorough and cautious that he follows every rule and is thorough in his rulings; he doesn't want anything to get in the way of justice being served.

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sharon smith6 months ago

With heightened security since Trump took office, justice will, without a doubt be served!

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Jim Harmon6 months ago

I understand that defense lawyers are charged with doing everything possible to get their client acquitted, but doesn't the judge have a duty manage obvious delay tactics that, to me, are ridiculous and intended to dilute the case. Either the tactics have merit or they don't. The pile of evidence the prosecution has should be enough to move forward. It's not just the victim that deserves a speedy trial, the whole country deserves it as well.

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Fred Rogers6 months ago

No, I do not trust that justice will be carried out in this trial or another because 1. Lawyers are snakes, 2. Judges are corrupted.

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Bonnie Hissom6 months ago

That is my prayer - justice for all.

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Jim Powers 6 months ago

90 days in the electric chair!

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Shaun Hurrie6 months ago

Justice will ultimately be served, yes. But I'm not so sure it will be in this life. My hope is that Robinson comes to repentance & faith in Jesus Christ. Then, regardless of whether he's given life in prison or the death penalty, he will see Charlie again in God's kingdom & all will be made right. Wouldn't that be sweet?

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Laney B6 months ago

I had to repent of saying "democrats never pay" after reading Psalm 73, especially verses 16-22. I was confusing God's righteousness & justice with what mortal and immoral men will do. Ultimately that diminished God Almighty Himself.

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Bob Hrebec6 months ago

Cut the crap.....bring him to trial.

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Michael Raab6 months ago

Just already delayed and thus denied