Tyler Robinson Hearing Ends With The Biggest Question Still Unanswered

A Utah judge on Friday delayed a decision on whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the murder of Charlie Kirk until at least September, extending the high-profile case nearly a year after the conservative activist was fatally shot. 

The Kirk family issued a statement describing the toll on the family over the last couple of days. “The conclusion of the preliminary hearing marks an important step forward in the pursuit of justice for Charlie. Our family is grateful for the prayers, support, and kindness that has been extended to us, especially through these unimaginably painful and emotionally demanding proceedings.” 

Judge Tony Graf gave attorneys until September 1 to submit additional arguments before deciding whether prosecutors have presented enough evidence to send the case to trial. It is unclear whether he will issue a ruling that day. 

Former White House Press Secretary and attorney Kayleigh McEnany unloaded on Judge Graf after he delayed a decision, blasting the move as “mind-blowing” and arguing the Kirk family is being denied the speedy justice promised under Utah law.

“There’s ballistic evidence, there’s DNA evidence, there’s the roommate saying he confessed,” she said.

Kayleigh McEnany SLAPS AROUND Utah Judge Tony Graff for REFUSING to rule on whether there is sufficient evidence for Tyler Robinson to stand trial for the ass*ssination of Charlie Kirk until September. “This is mind-blowing… This is inexcusable. I am angry about it.”

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Over five days of testimony, prosecutors presented surveillance footage, forensic evidence, testimony from Robinson’s roomate and parents, and an alleged confession note. On Friday, jurors also saw enhanced rooftop surveillance footage and heard testimony from Caitlin Oliver, a forensic biologist who examined the murder weapon and bullets allegedly engraved with messages directed at Kirk, including “Hey fascist! Catch!”

Charlie’s mother and widow, Erika Kirk, were seen crying in the courtroom as the surveillance video played.