OREM, Utah — The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk faces seven counts in state court in connection with the fatal shooting at a Utah Valley University campus event last week.

Prosecutors submitted the charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson to the court Tuesday, and a judge read them aloud and said he would appoint a defense attorney.

Robinson’s family has declined to comment to The Associated Press since his arrest.

Here is a breakdown of the counts against him:

Aggravated murder

This charge says Robinson intentionally or knowingly caused Kirk's death . A conviction is punishable by death, life in prison, life without parole or at least 25 years behind bars. A sentence could be further enhanced because Robinson allegedly targeted Kirk for his politica

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