Samantha Karner

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.