- A Utah judge ruled that reporters and the public will be allowed to attend the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is charged with aggravated murder.
- The judge denied the defense's request to restrict access to portions of the hearing, which is scheduled for July 6-10, despite concerns about media coverage.
- Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted and plan to present evidence including forensic analyses, surveillance video, and alleged messages from Robinson admitting to the crime.
- Robinson is accused of the September 10 assassination of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus.
- Kirk was an ally of Donald Trump who worked to steer young voters toward conservatism, and Donald Trump made public statements about Robinson's arrest and potential death penalty.
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