Judge in Charlie Kirk killing case to decide if prosecutors could be punished for comments in media (opens original article in a new tab)

A Utah judge will decide if prosecutors could be punished for making media comments about a bullet fragment in the Charlie Kirk murder case, with defense lawyers arguing the remarks could bias jurors and seek to block the death penalty.

• Judge Tony Graf to rule on whether prosecutors could face sanctions for media comments about bullet fragment in Charlie Kirk case
• Defense lawyers argue prosecutors' comments could bias jurors and seek to block death penalty
• Utah County Attorney's Office says they spoke publicly due to media speculation about inconclusive ballistics tests
• Judge previously held hearing on prosecutors' potential contempt over bullet comments and defense cites similar case where death penalty ban was considered
• Key hearing scheduled for July 6-10 to determine if prosecutors have enough evidence for trial