(AURN News) — “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”
That’s how prosecutors, citing text messages in their filing, said 22-year-old Tyler Robinson explained his motive for assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk to a same-sex partner.
“I am filing a criminal information charging Tyler James Robinson, age 22, with the following crimes: Count one, aggravated murder. Count two, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury. The state is further alleging aggravating factors on counts one and two because the defendant is believed to have targeted Charlie Kirk. Also following the press conference, I am filing a notice of intent to seek the death penalty.”
The case has raised alarms about political violence in an already deeply polarized America. It follows Kirk’s assassination, which has drawn condemnation from leaders across the political spectrum.
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