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Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
- A five-day preliminary hearing begins in Utah to decide whether there's enough evidence to send Tyler Robinson to trial for the Sept. 10 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk — prosecutors are also seeking the death penalty.
- Prosecutors plan to show DNA tying Robinson to the suspected weapon, video of the shooting, investigator testimony and an alleged confession note and texts; the hearing uses a lower standard than a full trial.
- Charlie Kirk — co-founder of Turning Point USA and an ally of Trump — will have his widow and parents in court; his widow has said she forgives Robinson.
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