Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRiley HoffmanMonday 01 June 2026 19:03 BST(AFP/Getty)A Utah judge ruled that reporters and the public will be allowed to attend the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is charged with aggravated murder.The judge denied the defense's request to restrict access to portions of the hearing, which is scheduled for July 6-10, despite concerns about media coverage.Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted and plan to present evidence including forensic analyses, surveillance video, and alleged messages from Robinson admitting to the crime.Robinson is accused of the September 10 assassination of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus.Kirk was an ally of Donald Trump who worked to steer young voters toward conservatism, and Donald Trump made public statements about Robinson's arrest and potential death penalty.In fullTyler Robinson’s hearing will be public in Charlie Kirk murder case, judge rulesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in