By Tom Hals

(Reuters) -Utah prosecutors said on Tuesday they will seek the death penalty for the trade school student suspected of assassinating right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk.

Below is a look at the use of capital punishment in the United States and in Utah.

WHY ARE PROSECUTORS SEEKING THE DEATH PENALTY?

Tyler Robinson, 22, was charged with assassinating Kirk while the activist was speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem. The prosecutor said Robinson was charged with aggravated murder because he put others at great risk of death, targeted Kirk for his political expression and knew children would witness the homicide.

The prosecutor said he would seek the death penalty. If a jury were to find Robinson guilty, his legal team would be able to present m

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