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Hearing outlines key evidence in Charlie Kirk slaying case
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Utah court hears damning evidence in Kirk murder case
Prosecutors in Utah presented what they called devastating evidence against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson in the murder of Charlie Kirk, including DNA on the rifle and towel, a text confession and incriminating messages, and CCTV footage plus a taped interview with his ex-roommate; the defense challenged the evidence as the judge weighs whether the case should proceed to trial.
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