DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant’s lawyers
Summary
The preliminary hearing continues for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson’s lawyers are questioning the DNA evidence that connects him to the murder weapon, while prosecutors say the DNA testing is reliable enough to move forward to trial.Key Facts
- Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September.
- A rifle wrapped in a towel was found at the scene and linked to Robinson through DNA evidence.
- Robinson’s defense team questioned the FBI DNA analyst’s methods and conclusions during the hearing.
- The defense lawyer argued that the analyst could not definitively match Robinson’s DNA to the rifle.
- Prosecutors say the reliability of DNA evidence is for the trial to decide, not the preliminary hearing.
- Robinson has not entered a plea and has not commented on guilt or innocence.
- Defense lawyers have tried but failed to remove the death penalty option in this case.
- The hearing includes testimonies from FBI analysts and Utah County prosecutors.
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