CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The man accused of assassinating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk last week could face the death penalty according to prosecutors.

Tyler Robinson faces several felony charges for the shooting, Utah County Attorney Jeffrey Gray explained before Robinson's first court appearance Tuesday.

"I am filing a notice of intent to seek the death penalty," Gray said. "I do not take this decision lightly, and it is a decision I have made independently as County Attorney based solely on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime. Because we are seeking the death penalty, the defendant will continue to be held without bail in the Utah County Jail."

Robinson's charges include: • Felony aggravated murder Carries a penalty of either death, life

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