George Zinn, the man who obstructed law enforcement the day Charlie Kirk was shot also has other cases; one is alleged sexual exploitation of a minor and the other is a theft case with two qualifying priors. The State had previously made an offer. Today is the fifth court date because his preliminary hearing keeps getting continued.
Zinn looks nothing like the day he was arrested. He has a full beard. He appeared remotely from jail.
His hearing just concluded a couple of minutes ago. I updated other platforms first.
Utah County Public Defender Carly Madsen told Fourth District Judge Thomas Low, "Mr. Zinn and I have talked. We have decided to waive preliminary hearing in all three cases."
As arraignment date was being set, Zinn interrupted thinking he was entering a plea.
"I'd like these cases to move forward," he told Judge Low. When the judge tried to explain what a probable cause hearing is and what was being waived today, Zinn responded, "It is all in the police reports."
Ms. Madsen took a break from court to call him. When court resumed, he waived preliminary hearing in all three cases. Arraignment is scheduled for January 7,2026. Zinn indicated he wishes to enter a plea that day.
Judge Low asked Ms. Madsen if Zinn was competent to stand trial and she answered "yes."
I have provided links to my previous coverage.
Previous posts:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/11/george-zinns-obstruction-of-justice-and.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/10/state-makes-second-offer-in-one-of.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/09/george-zinn-who-was-detained-after.html?m=1
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