Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleProsecutors are set for a preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, Monday, where they will seek to establish probable cause for Tyler Robinson, 23, to stand trial for the September 10, 2025, killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31.Kirk, known for co-founding Turning Point USA and energizing young voters behind Donald Trump, was shot at Utah Valley University, an event captured on video that intensified discussions about political violence.The prosecution plans to present video footage placing Robinson at the university, DNA evidence from the alleged murder weapon, a statement from Robinson's roommate, and a handwritten note stating, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I took it."Robinson's defense is expected to challenge the evidence by highlighting inconclusive ballistics testing that failed to match a bullet fragment from Kirk's body to the alleged murder weapon; if probable cause is found, Robinson faces charges including aggravated murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA, and his parents will attend the hearing, with Erika advocating for courtroom cameras despite the defense's unsuccessful attempt to ban livestreaming and photography.In fullCharlie Kirk’s family issues statement as Tyler Robinson prosecutors lay out their case in UtahMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Charlie Kirk’s wife set to confront alleged killer Tyler Robinson at crucial hearing
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleProsecutors are set for a preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, Monday, where they will seek to establish probable cause for Tyler Robinson, 23, to stand trial for the September 10, 2025, killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31.Kirk, known for co-founding Turning Point USA and energizing young voters behind Donald Trump, was shot at Utah Valley University, an event captured on video that intensified discussions about political violence.The prosecution plans to present video footage placing Robinson at the university, DNA evidence from the alleged murder weapon, a statement from Robinson's roommate, and a handwritten note stating, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I took it."Robinson's defense is expected to challenge the evidence by highlighting inconclusive ballistics testing that failed to match a bullet fragment from Kirk's body to the alleged murder weapon; if probable cause is found, Robinson faces charges including aggravated murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA, and his parents will attend the hearing, with Erika advocating for courtroom cameras despite the defense's unsuccessful attempt to ban livestreaming and photography.In fullCharlie Kirk’s family issues statement as Tyler Robinson prosecutors lay out their case in UtahMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
