Utah Supreme Court
Coverage of Utah Supreme Court in the Nexus archive.
- Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson dealt courtroom blow days before pivotal hearing
Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, failed to block cameras in his upcoming preliminary hearing as the Utah Supreme Court denied his appeal. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, and the hearing will present evidence linking Robinson to Kirk's assassination at a Utah Valley University event on Sept. 10, 2025.
- Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary hearing
A Utah judge denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during a preliminary hearing for the murder of Charlie Kirk. The judge emphasized that preliminary hearings determine if there's enough evidence for trial, not guilt or innocence, and allowed prosecutors to use recorded statements from the roommate. DNA evidence linking Robinson to the murder weapon was presented, but defense attorneys highlighted forensic reports showing multiple people's DNA on some items.
- Utah prosecutors ask judge to shut down delay tactics in Charlie Kirk assassination case
Utah prosecutors are urging a judge to reject defense requests to delay a preliminary hearing in the case of Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk. Robinson's lawyers sought a postponement to appeal a ruling that denied their motion to ban news cameras, but prosecutors argue the defense has not demonstrated prejudice from a public hearing.
- Utah Supreme Court justice resigns amid probe into alleged relationship with redistricting attorney
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned amid an investigation into her alleged relationship with attorney David Reymann, who worked on a redistricting lawsuit. Hagen denied the allegations and had previously recused herself from cases involving Reymann. The resignation was effective immediately.
- Utah Supreme Court justice resigns amid probe into alleged relationship with redistricting attorney
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned amid an investigation into an alleged relationship with attorney David Reymann, who worked on a redistricting lawsuit. Hagen denied the allegations and had previously recused herself from cases involving Reymann. Her resignation was effective immediately.
- Utah leaders launch probe into Supreme Court justice over alleged relationship with redistricting lawyer
Utah Governor Spencer Cox and state lawmakers launched an independent investigation into Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen over allegations of an unethical relationship with attorney David Reymann, who worked on a redistricting case that overturned a Republican-friendly map. Hagen and Reymann denied the allegations, and the Judicial Conduct Commission previously dismissed the complaint, but the probe was reopened due to demands for transparency.