An image of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk during a vigil at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, on Monday. Rebecca Noble/Bloomberg/Getty Images

Almost a week after one of America’s most prominent conservative activists was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, a 22-year-old man accused of executing the attack with his grandfather’s rifle appeared in court Tuesday to face state charges.

Tyler Robinson appeared in Utah’s Fourth District Court to face seven charges related to Charlie Kirk’s death, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and witness tampering, among other charges. County Attorney Jeff Gray said his office will pursue the death penalty.

Tuesday’s charges represent the first legal ramifications for Kirk’s death, which

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