Kathryn Nester, a veteran lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in federal and state courts, was named Tyler Robinson, charged with the killing of conservative activists Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University at the beginning of this month.
Nester previously led the federal offices of the public advocate in Salt Lake City and San Diego for more than ten years and handled previous cases of murder and complex fraud.
Appointment of the Utah district commissions
Nester was selected on the basis of a contract with the Utah district, which appoints lawyers for defendants who cannot afford private council. “This action fulfills the constitutional liability of the Commission for ensuring that individuals accused of a crime – which cannot afford legal representation – a qualified defense is ensured,” Utah officials said.
Background
Her law firm, Nester-Lewis, was previously represented by Kouri Richins, a mother in Utah accused of murdering her husband Fentanyl, a case that attracted national attention. Richins confessed that he was not guilty and was waiting for trial.
Fees against Tyler Robinson
Robinson faces several serious accusations, including aggravating murder, release of a firearm causing serious injury, obstruction of justice, two number of witnesses, and committing violent crimes in the presence of a child. The prosecutors announced their intention to seek the death penalty.
Details of the incident
The shooting took place on 10 September at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Kirk was transported to the hospital in a critical condition where he later died.
Robinson remains held without a bond. His other court performance is scheduled for 29 September.
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