Preliminary Hearing Begins for Tyler Robinson | US News

Tyler Robinson’s murder trial for shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk kicks off Monday in Provo, Utah, with a high-stakes preliminary hearing set to span five days. Prosecutors will unveil key evidence—including ballistics, surveillance, digital records, and a damning witness confession—to establish probable cause before trial. Amid heated debate over courtroom cameras, Judge Tony Graf permits news photographers and livestreams but bans public access to phones and laptops, citing integrity concerns. Kirk’s widow and media groups pushed back, arguing transparency combats misinformation, but the Utah Supreme Court backed the judge’s restrictions. Kirk’s family will be present, with advance notice given before graphic content is shown. If probable cause is found, Robinson will face a full jury trial. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3649b16f8a3aa3ed