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Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about his guilt

  • A judge held prosecutors in contempt for publicly saying the defendant was guilty, finding the comments violated restrictions on out‑of‑court statements.
  • The judge refused to remove the death penalty as a sanction, saying jury screening can address any prejudice instead.
  • The case involves 23‑year‑old Tyler Robinson, charged in the killing of Charlie Kirk, and media attention over inconclusive ballistics tests has fueled conspiracy theories and concerns about tainted jurors.
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