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Utah County Commission appointed Kathryn Nester as defense attorney for Tyler Robinson.

The commission approved $1 million for staffing to support prosecution and defense efforts in the case.

Commissioners emphasized fair legal proceedings amid high-profile cases and community concerns.

PROVO — The Utah County Commission appointed an attorney for Tyler Robinson, who is charged with killing Charlie Kirk , and unanimously passed $1 million in staffing additions Wednesday to aid the prosecution and defense in Robinson's case.

The commission unanimously approved a contract appointing defense attorney Kathryn Nester as legal counsel for Robinson. Nester has represented defendants in other high profile cases before, such as Kouri Richins,

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