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

Prosecutors will present their case this week against the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The 23-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be in court this week for the case's most substantial hearing so far.

A five-day preliminary hearing in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk begins Monday in Utah, where prosecutors will argue that Tyler Robinson should stand trial. The…

Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in the September 10 shooting death of conservative activist Kirk at Utah Valley University.

Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Under a judge’s strict rules, a hearing starts July 6. Prosecutors must unveil some evidence against Tyler James Robinson before the case can head to trial.

A hearing in the murder case of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will begin. Prosecutors will argue they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial.

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will appear in court for a multiday hearing where prosecutors are poised to preview some of their evidence in the case.

A judge will decide if prosecutors have enough evidence to warrant a murder trial for the alleged assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The defense is expected to point to ‘inconclusive’ bullet evidence during the days-long hearing

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The Kirk family was in attendance for the hearing, marking the first time they were in the same room as Tyler Robinson since he was arrested last year.

Judge to decide whether there's enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial for conservative activist's killing.

Prosecutors present evidence in Utah hearing to decide if Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, should face trial and death penalty.

Utah prosecutors have begun presenting their case against Tyler James Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, at a week-long preliminary trial.

Prosecutors in the murder case of conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to share video evidence they believe shows that suspect Tyler Robinson should stand trial.

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Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will appear in Utah court on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Eastern.

Prosecutors will continue laying out evidence against Tyler Robinson, who is charged with Charlie Kirk's murder, in a weeklong preliminary hearing.

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