Outrage erupts after sitting US senator calls for public execution of Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer: ‘a disgrace’

A senator from Utah has made such a demand Charlie Cancerwho The murderer should be publicly hanged.

Senator Mike LeeServing since 2011, Charlie’s wife made the comments in a post on X after calling for a speedy trial for accused Tyler Robinson.

Tyler Robinson He already faces the death penalty if he is found guilty at trial, but has yet to enter a plea amid the ongoing legal process.

Senator Mike Lee wants to publicly execute the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Utah Senator Mike Lee wants the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk publicly executed rather than go through the legal process to find out his crime.

The accused is Tyler Robinson, who was arrested days after Charlie was shot in the neck last September at an event for his nonprofit organization, Turning Point USA.

Leading up to X, Lee bluntly wrote, “Execute Tyler Robinson. In public.” He had previously made similar statements, claiming that the accused deserved to be “publicly executed” for allegedly doing the same to the late right-wing influencer.

“Tyler Robinson publicly executed Charlie Kirk,” Lee wrote at the time. “Tyler Robinson should be publicly killed.”

Although the state of Utah has no law allowing public executions, Robinson could still face the death penalty, as prosecutors have announced their intention to seek the death penalty if convicted in the case.

Social media users slammed the senator for calling for a public execution

X users were quick to call out the politician for his comments, with many arguing that such a statement was unbecoming of a sitting senator.

One person sarcastically noted, “so many aspects of your life,” while another said simply, “time process.”

“The number of absolute morons in government is just mind-boggling,” said a third person.

“Mike, you truly are a disgrace to your profession and humanity! STFU!” Another person commented under the senator’s post.

Another said, “You just called for the public execution of a man who didn’t get his day in court to plead his innocence. Start seeking God before it’s too late for your soul.”

Charlie Kirk’s wife demands a speedy trial for Tyler Robinson

Lee’s call for Robinson’s public execution comes after Charlie’s wife Erica urged the court to quickly prosecute her husband’s alleged killer. Blast.

Through her attorney, she recently filed a motion to that effect, which noted that Utah law allows her to seek a speedy trial as a victim.

“Utah code provides victims of crime ‘the right to a speedy disposition of charges at the defendant’s command or free from undue delay,'” read the filing by Erica’s attorney, Jeffrey Neiman.

“This court is entrusted with the critically important task of ensuring a fair trial for the defendant, but this court must also balance Mrs. Kirk’s right to a speedy trial, and therefore this notice invokes Mrs. Kirk’s rights under applicable Utah code,” the document further read.

In the Tyler Robinson case, the judge ordered no records of the accused killer

Robinson last appeared in court on January 16, during which Judge Tony Graf was forced to crack down on a pool cameraman recording the proceedings.

“During the remainder of this hearing, the camera will not be photographing Mr. Robinson,” Graff announced midway through the hearing. New York Post.

“That would be the approval of this court. I would allow the pool camera operator to relocate the camera to comply.”

A Utah district judge made the decision after Robinson’s attorneys raised concerns that a cameraman zoomed in on their client during the proceedings.

The defense also presented earlier footage that they claimed showed the cameraman violated Judge Graff’s previous order regarding the recording during the trial.

After considering the lawyers’ arguments and making his decision, Graf also warned that such close-up footage of Robinson could prejudice the rest of the proceedings. However, he refused to hold the videographer in contempt or issue a fine, although he noted that it was within his rights to do so.

Attorneys for the alleged Charlie Kirk shooter want one of the prosecutors fired

A Jan. 16 hearing saw Robinson’s attorneys continue their push to remove the local prosecutor from the case due to an alleged conflict of interest.

In an earlier hearing, Robinson’s attorney, Richard Novak, claimed that a prosecutor’s family member was present at the scene of Charlie’s murder and that putting that particular prosecutor on trial could prejudice the case.

Now, as part of their argument that the request was granted, Robinson’s attorneys asked that it be sent to the Utah Attorney General’s office.

In response, Judge Graf declined and ruled that an evidentiary hearing would be held to determine whether the prosecutor should be removed.

Robinson is now expected back in court on February 3 and has yet to enter a plea.