Attorneys representing the individual accused of murdering Charlie Kirk filed a request with a judge on June 12, 2026, to prevent prosecutors from pursuing the death penalty. The defense's motion is based on statements made by prosecutors in the media regarding a bullet fragment found in Kirk's body.
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Defense attorneys request to prevent death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case
Defense attorneys for the accused in the Charlie Kirk murder case have filed a motion to block the death penalty. They argue that comments made by prosecutors in the media about evidence related to the case could influence the proceedings.
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Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty
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