Here’s why a Utah judge just held a prosecutor in the Charlie Kirk killing case in contempt

Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard went beyond correcting misinformation when he discussed the strength of the prosecution’s case to TMZ, the judge found.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard in 4th District Court in Provo on Friday, June 12, 2026, during a hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.