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In reply to the discussion: A few more thoughts on Kirk's killing. Who prosecutes, Utah or the Feds? Does Utah still have the death penalty? ..... [View all]

Prairie Gates

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14. Homicide is a state crime with some exceptions, none of which Kirk fits
Reply to MichMan (Reply #2)
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 05:37 PM
Sep 2025

Why do you think murder is a federal crime?

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A few more thoughts on Kirk's killing. Who prosecutes, Utah or the Feds? Does Utah still have the death penalty? ..... [View all] FadedMullet Sep 2025 OP
I'd give about 25-1 odds this dude will be un-alived before anyone can ask him a single question AZJonnie Sep 2025 #1
It won't happen in federal court. Mainly because a new president can come along and issue a moratorium on the DP. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #4
I'm not sure that applies in this case Retrograde Sep 2025 #8
State court will be much harsher. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #9
Being a Federal official has nothing to do with it. MichMan Sep 2025 #11
None of the people you mentioned were charged with standard homicide at a federal level Prairie Gates Sep 2025 #16
Since murder is a Federal crime, they can most certainly prosecute MichMan Sep 2025 #2
Homicide is a state crime with some exceptions, none of which Kirk fits Prairie Gates Sep 2025 #14
Utah...FBI assists with apprehension, profiling etc. LeftInTX Sep 2025 #3
Yup... 2naSalit Sep 2025 #5
I really did ask too many questions, No comments on the MAGA reaction? FadedMullet Sep 2025 #6
Michigan doesn't extradite to DP states when there are capital offense charges from that state. roamer65 Sep 2025 #7
So if Kirk's shooter had just fled to Michigan, he would be immune from state charges? MichMan Sep 2025 #10
No. He would be tried in MI and probably get life. roamer65 Sep 2025 #12
Michigan can try him for shooting someone in Utah? MichMan Sep 2025 #13
The other state usually files the charges here. roamer65 Sep 2025 #15
Learn something new every day MichMan Sep 2025 #17
It usually ends up in court, obviously. roamer65 Sep 2025 #18
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