MY LEGAL COUNSEL DETERMINATION ON POLITICAL ACT OF ASSASSINATION BY TYLER ROBINSON
The actions of an individual combating a perceived tyrannical state are potentially protected under constitutional provisions safeguarding democracy. The Second Amendment right to bear arms is often cited as a deterrent against governmental overreach, theoretically enabling armed resistance. In this context, this individual may have viewed himself as a target of potential tyranny.
Given concerns regarding prejudice introduced by the President, a fair trial for Tyler Robinson may be impossible. In such circumstances, the government's authority might be limited to provisions similar to those outlined in the Rowlett Act of 1919, potentially allowing for the detention of political prisoners without trial for a limited period.
Tyler Robinson's assertion of "enemy combatant" status raises questions regarding the applicability of the Geneva Conventions. Imposition of the death penalty could be construed as a violation of international law, potentially exposing involved parties to prosecution for the unlawful execution of a prisoner of war.
Consideration should be given to transferring Tyler Robinson to Guantanamo Bay, where his actions, though potentially contrary to the interests of the state, might be viewed as politically motivated rather than inherently criminal. His actions appear to have been conducted in a paramilitary political capacity, rather than in pursuit of personal criminal gain.
Alternatively, given the aforementioned potential for prejudice, a criminal trial for Tyler Robinson may be untenable. The President's pronouncements regarding the imposition of the death penalty prior to any trial or formal charges may have irrevocably prejudiced the case.
If Tyler Robinson was indeed pursuing a political military objective as an "enemy combatant" of the state, and lacked malicious intent or a personal criminal agenda, he should be afforded the rights of a political prisoner. He was purportedly pursuing a social military objective, not engaging in common criminal activity. Therefore, his actions should be evaluated within the framework of political prisoner rights, recognizing his status as an enemy combatant pursuing a social military objective, rather than simply a criminal.
