The unprecedented legal defense for accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson, could cost Utah taxpayers as much as $750,000, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Robinson, who is charged with shooting the popular conservative activist , faces a potential death penalty if he is convicted. Article continues below advertisement
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At his first court appearance last week, a judge ruled that Robinson could not afford his own attorney – so Utah County is now constitutionally required to foot the bill, putting taxpayers in the odd position of paying for both his prosecution and his defense.
And it won't come cheap.
Utah County spokesperson Richard Piatt told RadarOnline.com : "The county is anticipating the defense will cost about $750,00