Utah Judge Keeps Charlie Kirk Murder Preliminary Hearing Open To Public
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Judge Tony Graf ruled the July 6-10 preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson will be open to the public and media.[1]
Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus.[1] Prosecutors say they intend to seek the death penalty.[1]
Prosecutors told the court that DNA consistent with Robinson was found on a rifle trigger, a fired casing, two unfired cartridges and a towel.[1] Prosecutors also allege he left a note saying he planned to kill Kirk.[1]
Both sides agreed media should be restricted from viewing or copying some evidentiary exhibits, such as surveillance video and autopsy materials, to avoid prejudicing potential jurors during the preliminary hearing.[1]
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- On Monday, June 1, 2026, Judge Tony Graf ruled the July 6-10 preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson will be open to the public and media.
- Tyler Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus, and prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty.
- Prosecutors say DNA consistent with Robinson was found on the rifle trigger, a fired casing, two unfired cartridges and a towel, and allege he left a note saying he planned to kill Kirk.
- Both sides agreed media should be restricted from viewing or copying some evidentiary exhibits, such as surveillance video and autopsy materials, to avoid prejudicing a potential jury.
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