Prosecutors alleging that 23-year-old Tyler Robinson assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk have presented their most detailed argument to date regarding a political motive, asserting in court filings that Robinson targeted Kirk due to the influencer’s public “opposition to gay marriage and transgender rights” — in addition to Kirk’s politically conservative ideology.
Utah prosecutors cite ‘anti-LGBTQ, conservative views’ as motive in Charlie Kirk assassination case
Brooke Mallory
Jul 29, 2026 | 3:22 PM