Tyler Robinson

The prosecution and defense in the Charlie Kirk case have filed dueling court documents focused on whether the crime included aggravating factors like political targeting that would make Tyler Robinson eligible for the death penalty if convicted.

Tyler Robinson’s attorneys say prosecutors have not proven that others who attended Kirk’s Sept. 10 event at Utah Valley University were in danger by the shooting. That's a potentially aggravating factor under state law that would make it a capital crime.

Five days of evidence and witness testimony in a Provo courtroom ended without a trial date. Both sides will submit written briefs to Fourth District Judge Tony Graf, who could decide if the case goes to trial in September.

Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, admitted to the murder in messages read aloud to a courtroom on July 9.

Only 14 seats in the court were reserved for the public. Some waited overnight, sleeping in folding chairs or on the floor, hoping to get one of the coveted wristbands required to enter the courtroom.

Although no new evidence was introduced Wednesday, there was plenty of spirited back and forth on the admissibility of an interview with accused shooter Tyler Robinson’s roommate and romantic partner.

Surveillance footage, DNA evidence and the debate about the line between religious and political views dominated day two of the pretrial hearing in Provo, Utah, for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk.

This week’s hearing in Provo is focused on determining whether the state has enough evidence against Tyler Robinson, the man charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk, to go to trial.

In a five-day preliminary hearing starting July 6, prosecutors will lay out their evidence against Tyler Robinson. When it is over, Utah Fourth District Judge Tony Graf will decide whether the case will proceed to trial, with the death penalty on the table if heRobinson is convicted.

The preliminary hearing will mark the first time that Kirk’s family will be in the courtroom with the man accused of killing him. Robinson has not yet entered a plea.

After weighing up Tyler Robinson’s right to a fair trial and Utah County Attorney's right to free speech, the Fourth District Court has held the prosecution in civil contempt.

According to prosecutors, Tyler Robinson’s romantic partner said that he confessed to the crime, and they plan to present a recording of that testimony. Robinson’s defense wanted the individual to appear in person for a cross-examination at a preliminary hearing.