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Tyler Robinson, 22, faces charges including aggravated murder in the killing of Charlie Kirk.

The state is seeking the death penalty; Robinson's next court appearance is Sept. 29.

Federal charges could follow; while a trial could start next year, delays are likely.

SALT LAKE CITY — The case against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, is still taking form as criminal charges were brought just days ago by Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray.

However, the state has made clear it is seeking the death penalty.

In the case presented at his first appearance before 4th District Judge Tony Graf, prosecutors filed seven charges, including aggravated murder, violent offense in the presence of a child and witness tampering.

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