# Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial

https://mins.news/en/item/41425

- BBC News, 2026-09-02 01:59 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4jn9q7evpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Tyler Robinson, 23, has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and six other charges over the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A Utah judge ruled prosecutors may seek the death penalty, citing alleged aggravating factors including firing into a crowd where children were present.

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