Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, was dealt a courtroom blow on Thursday. The Utah Supreme Court declined to hear Robinson’s appeal of a decision allowing cameras inside the courtroom for the upcoming preliminary hearing.
Preliminary Hearing to Move Forward
The ruling marks another setback for Robinson’s defense team, which has aggressively challenged several pretrial rulings in the months leading up to the hearing. Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Kirk during a public speaking event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Prosecutors allege that Robinson committed aggravated murder and are seeking the death penalty.
The preliminary hearing, scheduled for next week, will be the public’s first detailed look at the evidence prosecutors say ties Robinson to Kirk’s assassination. Prosecutors must establish probable cause that Robinson committed the crimes charged before the case can move to trial.
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