Kirk Family Addresses Court as Utah Shooting Case Moves to Preliminary Hearing

Charlie Kirk’s widow and his parents released a statement as a weeklong preliminary hearing began for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Kirk at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors plan to present evidence including video of the shooting, a statement from Robinson’s former roommate, Discord messages, and other materials to establish probable cause for trial. The proceeding is not a trial, a plea will come after the judge determines probable cause, and a trial date has not yet been set; prosecutors have signaled the possibility of seeking the death penalty if convicted. The hearing is livestreamed with heightened security and notable attendees noted in coverage.