Lawyers for man charged with killing Charlie Kirk try to sow doubt about DNA evidence
Summary
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, questioned the reliability of DNA and ballistics evidence in a preliminary hearing. A judge will decide if there is enough proof to send Robinson to trial. Robinson has not yet entered a plea and turned himself in a day after the shooting.Key Facts
- Charlie Kirk was killed on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.
- Tyler Robinson faces an aggravated murder charge in connection with Kirk’s death.
- Prosecutors say DNA links Robinson to the suspected murder weapon and related items.
- Robinson’s lawyers argue DNA evidence can be unreliable and possibly transferred by others.
- Ballistics tests on a bullet fragment from Kirk’s body were inconclusive, according to experts.
- A video showing Robinson allegedly climbing to a rooftop "sniper’s perch" was shown in court with added highlights.
- Robinson’s roommate said Robinson confessed regret about the killing the day after the shooting.
- Robinson posted an online message shortly before turning himself in that said, "it was me at UVU yesterday."
- A judge will make a decision about going to trial after hearing arguments scheduled for after September 1.
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