Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
- Utah prosecutors said an engraved bullet, marked "Hey Facist! CATCH!", supports their claim that Charlie Kirk was targeted for political reasons.
- Tyler Robinson, who is charged in Kirk's killing, has not yet entered a plea and is accused of aggravated murder.
- The prosecution and defense are disputing whether the case includes aggravating factors that could make Robinson eligible for the death penalty.
- Prosecutors also cited a text message in which Robinson allegedly wrote, "I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out."
- Judge Tony Graf said he will hear from both sides again on Sept. 1 before deciding whether the case moves to trial.
Prosecutors in Utah said Tuesday that an inscription found on a bullet in the suspected murder weapon is evidence that Charlie Kirk was targeted because of his politics. They pointed to the words "Hey Facist! CATCH!" and said the message was an overt political reference.
The argument is part of a broader dispute over whether Tyler Robinson, the man charged in Kirk's killing, should be eligible for the death penalty if convicted. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and has not entered a plea. His attorneys have challenged the prosecution's evidence and argued against sentence enhancements.
Prosecutors also cited other material they say links Robinson to the attack, including an alleged text message about Kirk and a handwritten note said to have been left for his roommate. The defense has disputed the strength of that evidence. Judge Tony Graf said he will hear from both sides again on Sept. 1 before deciding whether the case advances to trial.
检方称子弹刻字显示查理·柯克因其政治立场成为目标
犹他州检方周二表示，涉嫌作案武器上的一枚子弹刻字是证据，表明查理·柯克是因其政治立场而被针对。检方援引了“Hey Facist! CATCH!”这句话，称其属于明显的政治指向。
这一主张是围绕泰勒·罗宾逊是否在定罪后可能面临死刑展开的更大争议的一部分。罗宾逊被控加重谋杀，但尚未答辩。其辩护律师对检方证据提出质疑，并反对适用量刑加重情节。
检方还引用了其他他们认为可将罗宾逊与袭击联系起来的材料，包括一条据称发给别人的短信，以及一张被称为留给室友的手写便条。辩方则质疑这些证据的证明力。法官托尼·格拉夫表示，他将于9月1日再次听取双方意见，然后决定案件是否进入审判程序。