Khaberni - The suspect in the murder of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk appeared in an American court on Monday, where his lawyers requested more time to handle the vast amount of evidence in the case.
Kirk was fatally shot on a university campus in Utah this month, sparking a wave of grief among conservatives and threats from President Donald Trump to campaign against the "radical left."
22-year-old Tyler Robinson was arrested a day after committing the crime on September 10, and faces the death penalty if convicted of premeditated murder.
Robinson appeared via video at the hearing on Monday from a Utah prison where he is being held.
Attorney Katherine Nester, who was appointed by the state last week to defend Robinson, told the court that she needs more time to review the "massive quantity" of evidence gathered in the investigation.
Judge Tony Graf set the next hearing date for October 30, where Robinson is expected to appear in person.
Authorities say Robinson shot Kirk from atop a building on the Utah Valley University campus because of his views.
They said he exchanged text messages with his roommate, whom they described as a "biological male who was in the process of transitioning," and in part of the conversation, this unnamed individual asked Robinson why he killed Kirk.
Robinson replied, "I was tired of the hatred he carried. Some hatred cannot be overcome through negotiation."
Kirk, a father of two, used his audience on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to build support for conservative views, including strong criticisms of the transgender rights movement.
Following the murder, several individuals lost their jobs after conservatives criticized what they posted online or said publicly about Kirk.
