A preliminary hearing in Charlie Kirk’s murder case this week offered the first detailed look at the evidence against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting the conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA.
At the Provo, Utah, hearing, prosecution witnesses testified about private chat messages, notes, and text messages between Robinson and his roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs.
Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder and faces a possible death sentence if convicted of slaying Kirk as he spoke at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025. Robinson has yet to enter a plea.
Utah Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf Jr. will decide whether the prosecution has demonstrated probable cause to proceed to trial. Oral arguments on probable cause are expected on Sept. 1….