A Utah judge found the prosecutor for the Charlie Kirk shooting case in contempt. The prosecutor had spoken publicly about the guilt of suspect Tyler Robinson, violating a court order. The judge said the remarks broke the rule that parties keep trial issues private.
The judge did not remove the death penalty as an option. The penalty remains possible as the case moves forward. The ruling was reported by CNN, NBC News, CBS News and the Toronto Star on June 26, 2026.
Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about his guilt Toronto Star
Prosecutor in case of accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson found in contempt of court NBC News
Charlie Kirk murder trial update: Prosecutor violated order, judge rules USA Today
Utah prosecutor found in contempt in Charlie Kirk shooting case upi.com
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt for public comments, but won't take death penalty off the table CBS News