Death penalty showdown erupts in Charlie Kirk murder case over explosive evidence claims (opens original article in a new tab)

Defense seeks to block death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case by challenging prosecutors' comments about bullet fragment, while prosecutors claim they only addressed general ballistics testing issues, and legal experts predict the death penalty option will remain.

• Defense asks Utah judge to block death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case over prosecutors' comments about bullet fragment
• Prosecutors claim they only addressed public speculation about ballistics testing challenges, not specific evidence details
• Legal experts believe judge is unlikely to remove death penalty option due to standard jury screening processes
• Tyler Robinson, 23, has not entered a plea in the case where prosecutors plan to seek death penalty if convicted of aggravated murder