SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The man accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, 22, appeared virtually for his first court hearing today and will remain in custody without bail. Prosecutors announced they will be seeking the death penalty in the case.

According to charging documents, Robinson has been formally charged with aggravated murder and six other counts. New documents filed by the Utah County attorney also show Robinson confessed to the murder in a series of text messages sent to his roommate after the attack. Robinson’s mother told investigators that her son had recently become more politically active and was leaning towards being “pro-gay and trans-rights oriented”. She also stated that Robinson had begun dating his roommate, a “biological male who was tr

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