Michael Burt

Surveillance footage shown in a Utah courtroom allegedly depicts Tyler Robinson stalking and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Benny Johnson, a friend of Kirk, called the evidence a 'devastating' and 'evidentiary bombshell' for the prosecution. The case is in a preliminary hearing phase to determine if there is sufficient probable cause to proceed with charges against Robinson.

A preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, concludes with defense lawyers challenging the reliability of ballistics tests and other evidence. Prosecutors seek the death penalty, while the defense plans to call a final witness to cast doubt on the case. Public access to the hearing is limited to 14 wristbands daily, leading to overnight lines.

A preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, concludes with defense lawyers challenging the reliability of ballistics tests and other evidence. Prosecutors seek the death penalty, while public interest in courtroom access remains high due to limited seating.

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, are challenging the reliability of ballistics and DNA evidence in a Utah preliminary hearing. Prosecutors argue the shooting was politically motivated and could carry the death penalty, citing Robinson's post-shooting statements and a roommate's testimony.

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, are challenging the reliability of ballistics and DNA evidence in a Utah preliminary hearing. Prosecutors argue the case involves aggravated murder due to endangering others and political motives, while the defense aims to cast doubt on the evidence before a judge's decision on trial eligibility.

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, challenge the reliability of ballistics and DNA evidence in a Utah preliminary hearing. Prosecutors argue the case involves aggravated murder with potential death penalty implications due to the political context and threat to others at the event.

Utah prosecutors plan to play redacted statements from Lance Twiggs, the roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is charged with aggravated murder for killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Defense attorneys argue public release of the statements could prejudice Robinson's fair trial, while prosecutors seek to present evidence at a preliminary hearing to secure a trial date.

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, dispute DNA evidence linking him to the murder weapon. An FBI analyst linked DNA on a towel wrapped around the rifle to Robinson and his roommate, but defense attorneys argue the testing's reliability is questionable. Prosecutors seek the death penalty and are presenting evidence at a preliminary hearing.

The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in the September 10 assassination of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus, resumes with defense attorneys disputing DNA evidence linking Robinson to the suspected murder weapon. Prosecutors seek the death penalty, while defense lawyers argue the DNA analysis is unreliable and have unsuccessfully attempted to exclude the death penalty as an option.

Tyler Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with prosecutors using DNA evidence linking him to a rifle found at Utah Valley University. Robinson's defense team disputes the reliability of the DNA analysis and challenges the prosecution's evidence during a preliminary hearing. Prosecutors seek a trial and the death penalty, while defense attorneys argue the evidence is inconclusive.

Tyler Robinson's defense team is seeking to block the public from portions of his upcoming preliminary hearing and seal evidence in the Charlie Kirk assassination case. The team also wants to punish prosecutors for speaking about the case outside of court. Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.