Rooftop Footage and Evidence Unfold in Kirk Hearing
WHO:
Fox News - Donald Trump Jr. attended the preliminary hearing to support Charlie Kirk's legacy and expressed confidence in the prosecution's case.
BBC News - Tyler Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
NY Post - Judge Tony Graf is overseeing the Charlie Kirk assassination case.
WHAT:
Fox News - Trump Jr. stated that newly released surveillance video and witness testimony left little doubt in his mind about the prosecution's case, saying, "Once this hard evidence was laid out to me in a courtroom before my very eyes, [and] seeing the reaction of the defense, this thing is much more cut and dry than I would have ever even imagined."
Fox News - Prosecutors must establish probable cause for a slew of charges against Tyler Robinson, including aggravated murder, which carries the potential death penalty.
Fox News - Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025.
Fox News - Donald Trump Jr. stated that the evidence presented was "much more cut and dry" than he expected, indicating a strong belief that Tyler Robinson will be found guilty.
ABC News US - The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson is set to resume for a third day.
NY Post - Judge Tony Graf visibly winced and moved his seat back while watching disturbing footage of the moment Tyler Robinson shot Charlie Kirk through the neck during the hearing.
CBS News US - Prosecutors revealed new video from the moments before and after the shooting of Charlie Kirk during the pretrial hearing.
BBC - An investigator testified that no shell casings were discovered on the rooftop near a suspected "sniper pad," which was identified as an impression in gravel indicating where a shooter may have been lying down with a direct line of sight to where Kirk had been speaking.
Newsweek - A judge let a video into evidence on Tuesday that he previously rejected after an argument by the prosecution.
BBC News - The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial.
NY Post - Disturbing footage was shown in court, depicting the moment Tyler Robinson shot Charlie Kirk through the neck.
CBS News US - An investigator testified that a video shows Tyler Robinson changing clothes before the shooting.
WHERE:
NY Post - The hearing is taking place in Utah.
CBS News US - Tyler Robinson was seen on a rooftop overlooking where Charlie Kirk was speaking.
WHEN:
Fox News - The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson is expected to take all week.
NY Post - The footage was shown during a hearing on a Monday.
WHY:
Fox News - Trump Jr. emphasized the importance of preserving Charlie Kirk's legacy, stating, "The impact that Charlie had on so many Americans, on so many youth, is, frankly, generational."
HOW:
Fox News - An investigator testified that Tyler Robinson's and Lance Twiggs' DNA were allegedly found on key evidence in Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Fox News - Erika Kirk handed a tissue to a crying survivor at Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing, not knowing the woman was there to support her.
BBC - The court heard that Tyler Robinson ate Chick-fil-A and interacted with Charlie Kirk's staff before the shooting.
CBS News US - Tyler Robinson was seen going over a railing onto a rooftop, crouching down, and running to a site overlooking the speaking event.
(UPDATED July 8, 2026 17:24 UTC)
Trump Jr. expressed confidence in the prosecution's case regarding the charges against Tyler Robinson, stating that newly released surveillance video and witness testimony made the situation much clearer than he initially thought. Prosecutors are working to establish probable cause for a range of charges against Robinson, including aggravated murder, which could lead to the death penalty. In a related development, an investigator testified that DNA from both Tyler Robinson and Lance Twiggs was allegedly found on key evidence linked to the assassination of Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA event.
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 16:29 UTC)
Donald Trump Jr. attended the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson to support Charlie Kirk's legacy and expressed strong confidence in the prosecution's case. He remarked that the evidence presented was "much more cut and dry" than he anticipated, suggesting a belief that Robinson will be found guilty. Trump Jr. also highlighted the significance of preserving Kirk's legacy, stating, "The impact that Charlie had on so many Americans, on so many youth, is, frankly, generational."
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 15:46 UTC)
The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson is set to resume for a third day. This hearing has drawn significant attention as it unfolds. ABC News reports that the proceedings will continue at 15:46 UTC.
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 14:45 UTC)
During a pretrial hearing, Judge Tony Graf visibly winced and moved back in his seat while viewing disturbing footage of Tyler Robinson shooting Charlie Kirk through the neck. Prosecutors presented new video evidence from the moments leading up to and following the shooting, adding to the gravity of the proceedings. In a poignant moment, Erika Kirk handed a tissue to a crying survivor, unaware that the woman was there to support her.
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 05:53 UTC)
An investigator testified that no shell casings were found on the rooftop near a suspected "sniper pad," which was marked by an impression in the gravel suggesting where a shooter might have been lying down, able to see Charlie Kirk as he spoke. The court also heard that Tyler Robinson had eaten Chick-fil-A and interacted with Kirk's staff prior to the shooting. This testimony adds another layer to the ongoing investigation into the events surrounding that day.
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(UPDATED July 8, 2026 02:52 UTC)
A judge has allowed a video into evidence that was previously rejected after a debate from the prosecution. This decision was made during a court session on Tuesday. The implications of this ruling could significantly impact the ongoing case.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 21:26 UTC)
Tyler Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with Judge Tony Graf overseeing the case in Utah. During the preliminary hearing, disturbing footage was presented showing the moment Robinson shot Kirk through the neck, and an investigator testified that video evidence captured Robinson changing clothes before the incident. Witnesses reported seeing Robinson go over a railing onto a rooftop, crouching down, and running to a site overlooking where Kirk was speaking.