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Lawyers for alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson have filed a motion requesting a six-month delay to a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 18, citing a Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco analysis that "was unable to identify the bullet recovered at autopsy to the rifle allegedly tied" to Robinson.

Lawyers for alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson have filed a motion requesting a six-month delay to a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 18, citing a Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco analysis that "was unable to identify the bullet recovered at autopsy to the rifle allegedly tied" to Robinson.

Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/conservative-influencer-charlie-kirk-shot-killed-at-university-campus-event">Sept. 10, 2025 shooting death</a> of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025 shooting death of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

The FBI is conducting a second comparative bullet analysis and a lead bullet analysis, both of which remain incomplete. Defense attorneys say they may call the ATF firearm analyst as an exculpatory witness at the preliminary hearing.

The FBI is conducting a second comparative bullet analysis and a lead bullet analysis, both of which remain incomplete. Defense attorneys say they may call the ATF firearm analyst as an exculpatory witness at the preliminary hearing.

Prosecutors have said DNA consistent with Robinson's was found on the rifle's trigger, a fired cartridge casing and two unfired cartridges. Defense attorneys note that forensic reports indicate multiple people's DNA was found on some items.

Prosecutors have said DNA consistent with Robinson's was found on the rifle's trigger, a fired cartridge casing and two unfired cartridges. Defense attorneys note that forensic reports indicate multiple people's DNA was found on some items.

Robinson's defense team received a hard drive containing 31 hours of audio, 700 hours of video and 600,000 data files. Attorneys said a first-pass review of the digital evidence alone would take approximately 60 days.

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Robinson's defense team received a hard drive containing 31 hours of audio, 700 hours of video and 600,000 data files. Attorneys said a first-pass review of the digital evidence alone would take approximately 60 days.

Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby, who facilitated Robinson's peaceful surrender, resigned on March 30, 2026, following undisclosed complaints about operations at his office. Undersheriff Barry Golding is serving as acting sheriff.

Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby, who facilitated Robinson's peaceful surrender, resigned on March 30, 2026, following undisclosed complaints about operations at his office. Undersheriff Barry Golding is serving as acting sheriff.

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Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025 shooting death of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025 shooting death of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

Robinson's defense team filed a motion requesting a six-month delay to a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 18, citing an ATF analysis that "was unable to identify the bullet recovered at autopsy to the rifle allegedly tied" to Robinson.

Robinson's defense team filed a motion requesting a six-month delay to a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 18, citing an ATF analysis that "was unable to identify the bullet recovered at autopsy to the rifle allegedly tied" to Robinson.

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