Latest / The Epstein Chronicles
Tyler Robinson and the Cost of a Capital Trial (7/17/26)
Utah taxpayers could ultimately spend more than $10 million defending Tyler Robinson, the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, because prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and Robinson has been declared unable to pay for his own representation. Utah County initially approved $1 million to cover expenses for both the prosecution and Robinson’s specialized defense team, while officials later indicated that another $1 million in state funding would be required. Legal experts say the final cost could rise dramatically because capital cases require experienced death-penalty attorneys…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.