by Susan Ferrechio at The Washington Times
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with assassinating conservative star Charlie Kirk, did not appear in person for a status hearing in his case on Monday, but three high-profile defense lawyers were in the courtroom on his behalf.
Kathryn N. Nester, an award-winning defense lawyer and former head of the federal defender offices in Salt Lake City and San Diego, is leading a defense team that includes Michael N. Burt and Richard G. Novak, both of California.
No date has been set for the preliminary hearing, in which prosecutors show the judge they have enough evidence to proceed with a criminal trial.
All three of Mr. Robinson’s lawyers have experience in death penalty cases.
Mr. Burt, of San Francisco,…
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