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Lawyers for man charged with killing Charlie Kirk question reliability of evidence

  • A preliminary hearing is underway for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event, with a judge to decide whether the case goes to trial.
  • Defense lawyers have tried to undermine the case by challenging ballistics and DNA evidence, while prosecutors played a roommate’s recorded statements and alleged Discord messages that suggest Robinson admitted involvement.
  • The hearing has drawn intense public and media attention; prosecutors are pursuing aggravated murder charges that could allow a death sentence and allege a political motive.
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