See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and KATRINA SCHOLLENBERGER, US HEAD OF LIVE NEWS and LUKE KENTON, US SENIOR REPORTER Updated: 00:05 BST, 8 July 2026
Donald Trump Jr, who joined Charlie Kirk’s parents and widow Erika in court today, spoke out about new evidence against Tyler Robinson in a scathing social media post.'Fact: Tyler Robinson was on the Utah Valley University campus 4 times between September 10, 2025 and the early hours (approximately 12:40 am) on September 11, 2025,' the president's son wrote on X.'Major detail no one seems to be talking about: Tyler Robinson was not a student at UVU!!!'Earlier today, the defense was dealt a massive blow after the judge ruled prosecutors could play the never-before-seen footage of his movements on the day Kirk was killed.After months of back-and-forth over the footage, Judge Tony Graf allowed video of Robinson driving into a parking garage, walking away, returning, and leaving to be played in court today.Former Utah State Bureau of Investigation agent David Hull described the footage as it was played to court, and revealed that Robinson spoke with members of Kirk's group, Turning Point USA, and got Chick-fil-A before the shooting.Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk as the conservative firebrand spoke in front of thousands of people at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Robinson and are using the hearing to prove that he should stand trial for murder. Donald Trump Jr speaks out on Tyler Robinson hearingDonald Trump Jr spoke out about the bombshell evidence revealed in Tyler Robinson's pre-trial hearing.'Fact: Tyler Robinson was on the Utah Valley University campus 4 times between September, 10 2025 and the early hours (approximately 12:40 am) on September, 11 2025,' the president's son wrote on X.'Major detail no one seems to be talking about: Tyler Robinson was not a student at UVU!!!'Trump Jr was back in court today after he and his wife, Bettina Anderson Trump, attended the court hearing on Monday.The president's son once said Charlie Kirk was 'like a brother' to him, and spoke at the conservative activist's funeral.Forensic FBI analyst is cross examinedDeputy Utah County Attorney Ryan McBride cross examined FBI DNA analyst Amanda Bakker, asking questions about her education, training and professional credentials. Court back in sessionFBI DNA analyst Amanda Bakker is back on the stand after a court recess.Judge Graf calls for break after FBI forensic analyst questioned for two hoursJudge Tony Graf called a 15-minute recess after FBI forensic analyst Amanda Bakker had spent nearly two hours on the witness stand.Bakker had been questioned extensively by defense attorney Michael Burt about DNA analysis software, sample testing and the accuracy of forensic results.Throughout the exchange, Deputy Utah County Attorney Ryan McBride repeatedly objected, arguing that the line of questioning was irrelevant to the scope of a preliminary hearing.Defense lawyers grill FBI forensic analyst Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson asked the FBI analyst about error in DNA testing, pointing out that the report did not give an 'absolute identification' of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer.Michael Burt, a higher profile lawyer on Robinson's team, asked Bakker about the limitations of DNA testing, including where results may return misleading.Bakker confirmed that there was degradation to the DNA found to the screwdriver on the scene, and that it's not possible to determine how long DNA has been on an item. Tyler Robinson's lawyer's VERY colorful track recordProsecutors in the case against accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson cited his defense attorney's colorful track record as they sparred over allowing key evidence in his murder trial. His defense attorney Kathy Nester, 59, attempted to prevent key evidence from being admitted at his pre-trial hearings this week. Nester is a veteran trial attorney with a number of infamous defendants on her resume.Tyler Robinson made contact with Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA colleagues before deadly shootingCharlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson made contact with several members of the conservative activist's organization Turning Point USA before the assassination, his pre-trial hearing heard. FBI forensic analyst called to the standThe prosecution allowed the defense to call FBI forensic analyst Amanda Bakker to the stand.She signed the report that identified Robinson and Twiggs DNA on a towel and screwdriver at the shooting scene.Prosecutors introduce an FBI report that found DNA evidence from Robinson and his trans loverThe prosecution introduced an FBI report that found DNA evidence from Tyler Robinson and his transgender lover and roommate, Lance Twiggs.The DNA was found on a towel wrapped around a rifle near the scene.Twiggs has not been accused of wrongdoing and has been cooperating with investigators.Woman reveals Erika Kirk's kind gesture during emotional hearingA woman who is attending Tyler Robinson's hearing said it has been emotional.Denae Branch told the Associate Press when she teared up during the hearing Erika Kirk reached over to offer her a tissue.'She doesn’t know if I’m Team Erika or not, yet she handed me a tissue, and I lost it,' Branch said during the lunch recess. 'She didn’t know if I was a friend or not, and she showed love.'Charlie Kirk's widow made a quiet entrance into the courtroom today, after Monday's dramatic hearing.Erika and her in-laws left the courtroom on Monday when horrific footage of the shooting was played.
