Three takeaways from Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing in Charlie Kirk murder trial

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The weeklong preliminary hearing ahead of Tyler Robinson’s trial for his alleged killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk offered key insights into how the forthcoming trial will likely unfold, as new evidence presented undermined conspiracy theories around Kirk’s 2025 assassination.

Beginning Monday and concluding Friday, Utah prosecutors and lawyers for Robinson presented arguments and evidence to Judge Tony Graf about whether there is probable cause to continue to a trial on murder charges. While Graf will not make a decision until September, the five days of hearings offered key insights about the case prosecutors have built.

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