Charlie Kirk murder case: Utah prosecutors seek trial in conservative activist killing

Three men escorted Erika Kirk into the courthouse in Provo several minutes before the hearing began.

While in many cases, prosecutors secure a grand jury indictment behind closed doors and without giving defense lawyers a chance to challenge the evidence, Robinson was charged by information, meaning prosecutors must establish probable cause at a public preliminary hearing before the case can move to trial.

The five-day preliminary hearing is taking place less than a year after he allegedly murdered Charlie Kirk.

The hearing marks the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far.