5-day preliminary hearing
Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing is scheduled for five days — extraordinarily long for a proceeding that only requires establishing probable cause.
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Explosive Moments From Tyler Robinson Hearing, and Trump's FIFA Controversy, with Geragos, Murphy, Aronberg, Merchant, Frei, and Sage Steele | Ep. 1353
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Jul 6, 2026
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Show Introduction: Tyler Robinson Hearing and July 4th
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Megyn Kelly kicks off the show with a promise to cover every second of the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing live on YouTube. She explains the fundamental legal distinction at play: this is not a trial — prosecutors must only establish probable cause that Robinson shot and killed Charlie Kirk, not prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. She notes that Utah uses preliminary hearings far more than grand juries, a local custom that gave the defense unusual leverage to force this process. With death penalty charges on the table and Robinson's guilt contested by vocal online communities, Kelly commits to covering all angles — including those who believe Robinson was manipulated or had nothing to do with the killing. She closes the intro with a personal note of emotional gravity about the week ahead.
Death penalty sought
Utah prosecutors have announced they intend to seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson for the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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