Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial

(6 Jul 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ++THUMBNAIL: ASSOCIATED PREDD, Media reporters wait outside the Fourth District Courthouse, ahead of a hearing for Tyler Robinson July 6, 2026, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo: Marielle Scott; ID: 26187501009899) ASSOCIATED PRESS Provo, Utah – 6 June 2026 1. Exterior of court house 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press: ++PARTIALLY COVERED++ “I'm here outside the 4th District Courthouse in Provo, Utah, where the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk is present for the first day of his week long preliminary hearing in the murder case.” 3. Charlie Kirk's parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, arrive at the Fourth District Courthouse 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press: ++PARTIALLY COVERED++ “Also present in court are Kirk's parents, Robert and Kathryn, and his widow, Erika Kirk. The president's son, Donald Trump Jr., is also here today. So far, we've heard prosecutors bring forth their first witness, a former Utah Valley University police officer who was on duty during the speaking event where Kirk was shot.” ASSOCIATED PRESS Orem, Utah – 5 June 2026 5. Various Utah Valley University where Charlie Kirk was shot ASSOCIATED PRESS Provo, Utah – 6 June 2026 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press: ++PARTIALLY COVERED++ “He is part of a presentation by prosecutors who are trying to convince a judge this week that they have enough evidence against defendant Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. Robinson has been sitting with his attorneys, mostly looking forward, taking notes. And the Kirk family has been passing around tissues and at times getting up, leaving the courtroom and trying to collect themselves when they got too emotional and needed a moment.” ASSOCIATED PRESS Provo, Utah – 5 June 2026 7. Exterior of court house STORYLINE: A five-day preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is underway in Utah. Prosecutors are seeking to convince a state judge that they have enough evidence against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in the assassination of Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus last September. Kirk’s parents and widow, Erika Kirk, were in the courtroom for the first time, along with Donald Trump Jr., President Donald Trump’s son. The hearing marks the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far. After the hearing concludes, the judge must determine if the case should proceed. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...