Charlie Kirk Update — Should Prosecutors Seek the Maximum Penalty?

Authorities have arrested Tyler Robinson, 22, in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors are weighing whether to pursue aggravated murder charges — the only route in Utah to seek the death penalty — as political pressure mounts from the governor and national leaders.

Join Scott Reisch on Crime Talk as we break down what “maximum penalty” could mean, what factors might decide if the death penalty is sought, and how this case is shaping national debate over political violence.

00:00 Docket
01:01 Intro
04:32 Charlie Kirk Update
30:35 FBI Arrests Two Individuals in Utah
33:27 Motion to Dismiss Filed in Courtney Clenney Case
40:52 New Jersey Judge Denies Release Request
44:35 Let it Go!
48:09 Another teacher investigated for you know what
49:27 This day in legal history
52:06 Our legal quote of the day
52:55 Our dumb criminal of the day