Tyler Robinson To Stand Trial and Face Death Penalty, Stabbing of New Mother in NYC: AM Update 9/2

The Megyn Kelly Show

This episode of The Megyn Kelly Show covers several high-profile news events: Tyler Robinson faces trial for the aggravated murder of Charlie Kirk, with the death

Key takeaways

• Tyler Robinson will stand trial on multiple charges including aggravated murder, with the death penalty still on the table due to evidence suggesting he posed a risk to others in a public crowd.
• The prosecution relies heavily on surveillance video, DNA evidence, and alleged admissions from Robinson's texts to his partner, while defense argues these messages were meant to protect his lover, not obstruct justice.

Main topics

• Tyler Robinson trial and potential death penalty
• Massachusetts Senate primary election results

Notable quotes

If you shoot into a crowd, if you miss, you're going to hit someone else. That's not just a possibility, that's a great risk of death to someone else when we're talking about firing a high-powered rifle.

Conclusion

The episode highlights a range of intense and emotionally charged events across the U.S., from

Transcript preview

Speaker 2 (0:02) Good morning, everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, and this is your AM Update. Nearly one year after Charlie Kirk's assassination, Tyler Robinson now headed to trial with the death penalty still on the table. A closely watched U.S. Senate primary in Massachusetts with longtime Senator Ed Markey defeating a young challenger in Congressman Seth Moulton. Both Speaker 4 (0:27) stabbings occurred within approximately 20 Speaker 2 (0:29) seconds. of each other a young bank of america executive killed in a random times square stabbing spree as police release new details about the woman accused of carrying it out and a petting zoo donkey shot dead by police during a search for a missing child sparking outrage in rural georgia and beyond all that and more coming up in just a moment on your am update Speaker 2 (0:59) We are still a couple months out, but the midterms are fast approaching. And make no mistake, if the house flips, it is a big deal for our economy. That uncertainty is one of the many reasons to consider diversifying with gold from Birch Gold Group. In the three months leading up to the 2024 presidential election, the price of gold jumped over 12%. Why? Because it's a hedge against uncertainty, of course. If you don't own gold, consider talking to Birch Gold. They're going to discuss your goals and explain how precious metals can fit into your savings. They can even help you convert an existing IRA or 401k in whole or in part into an IRA in gold for no additional money out of pocket. Just text the letters MK to the number 989898 and get a free info kit and some solid information. The midterms will be here before you know it. Don't wait. Text MK to 989898. Speaker 2 (1:57) Nearly one year after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, his accused killer, Tyler Robinson, now heading to trial. With a Utah judge ruling last night, there is enough evidence to move forward with the case against him. Robinson charged with aggravated murder, felony firearm use, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent act in the presence of a child. Charlie's widow, Erica, sitting in the courtroom beside Charlie's mother and father. Yesterday's proceeding was not a trial, and it was not about deciding Robinson's guilt or innocence. Instead, Judge Tony Graff, hearing the evidence and arguments before deciding whether prosecutors have cleared the probable cause threshold required for the charges to move forward. In closing arguments, Deputy Utah County Attorney Ryan McBride, laying out four categories of evidence, he says established that Robinson is the shooter. Video, DNA, alleged admissions. and circumstantial evidence. McBride, pointing to surveillance video, he says places Robinson on Utah Valley University's campus four times on the day Kirk was killed, including immediately before and after the shooting. McBride, arguing the rifle recovered near campus, the towel wrapped around it, ammo with etched messages, and items recovered from Robinson's apartment all tie him to the shooting. McBride citing forensic testimony that DNA from the rifle, towel, and screwdriver recovered from the roof included Robinson as a possible match. The prosecutor further pointing to what he described as Robinson's admissions, including his confession note to his trans lover Lance Twiggs, and what he called the classic circumstantial evidence of motive, means, and opportunity. Prosecutors then turning to the aggravating circumstance attached to the murder charge. whether Robinson put people other than Charlie Kirk at risk. That allegation crucial because aggravated murder is the charge making Robinson eligible for the death penalty if convicted. McBride arguing Robinson created that risk by firing a high-powered rifle toward Kirk from roughly 400 feet away with thousands of people gathered around him. To make the case, McBride pointing to the attempted assassination of President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Speaker 3 (4:15) In addition to common sense, you know that if you shoot into a crowd, if you miss, you're going to hit someone else. That's not just a possibility, that's a great risk of death to someone else when we're talking about firing a high-powered rifle. We remember Butler, Pennsylvania, when President Trump was shot. His life was saved because he turned his head and the bullet went through his ear. And what happened in that miss and other misses? Well, three of those errant shots hit people, one of which fatally. Not only is there common sense, But there's recent precedent. You shoot at someone