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UPDATED Jul 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

Jul 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET

Defense challenges DNA evidence in Tyler Robinson case

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Lawyers for Tyler Robinson sought to cast doubt on DNA evidence at his preliminary hearing.

WHO: Lawyers for Tyler Robinson; Prosecutor; Judge Tony Graf

WHAT: Defense attorneys tried to sow doubt about DNA tests and alleged confessions as the judge considers whether the case proceeds to trial.

WHEN: Jul 10, 2026 at 2:31 PM ET

WHERE: Provo, Utah

WHY: The defense reacted to prosecutors' evidence supporting an aggravated murder charge against Tyler Robinson.

How this story developed (showing 17 of 17 earlier reports)

Former partner says Kirk killing suspect confessed · Jul 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
Utah prosecutors plan to play roommate’s redacted statements · Jul 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Roommate of Charlie Kirk killing suspect to give statement · Jul 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Defense to question DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk killing · Jul 8, 2026 at 8:09 PM ET
Defense challenges FBI DNA link in Charlie Kirk case · Jul 8, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Utah investigator names Tyler Robinson suspect in Charlie Kirk case · Jul 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Preliminary hearing begins for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk case · Jul 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing appears in court · Jul 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Witnesses testify at Charlie Kirk accused killer hearing · Jul 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Hearing begins for man accused in Charlie Kirk killing · Jul 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Judge to decide evidence for murder trial in Charlie Kirk case · Jul 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Preliminary hearing begins for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer · Jul 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Prosecutors to present evidence in Charlie Kirk case · Jul 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
5-day preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson begins · Jul 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing set in Charlie Kirk case · Jul 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Tyler Robinson to face preliminary hearing this week · Jul 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Prosecutors to present case in Charlie Kirk killing hearing · Jul 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET

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