Prosecutors Say Evidence Overwhelmingly Supports Binding Over Suspect in Charlie Kirk Case to Trial

State prosecutors in Utah filed written arguments Tuesday contending that an overwhelming volume of evidence supports advancing the case against Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to trial. The filing came after a five-day preliminary hearing concluded earlier this month, with prosecutors urging Judge Tony Graf to bind Robinson over on all seven counts stemming from Kirk’s death on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University.

Prosecutors described the evidentiary case as exceptionally strong, noting that Robinson allegedly confessed to multiple people, including his former roommate and romantic partner Lance Twiggs. According to the 28-page memorandum, Robinson stated he “had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it,” and later wrote that he planned to surrender to law enforcement voluntarily.

The state’s brief emphasized that confessions represent only the foundation of their case. Prosecutors cited DNA evidence recovered from the suspected murder weapon, fired cartridge casings, a towel and screwdriver, along with extensive surveillance video footage documenting Robinson’s movements on campus before and after the shooting. Eyewitness testimony from approximately 3,000 people present at Kirk’s event corroborates the physical evidence, prosecutors said.

Robinson faces aggravated murder and six additional felony and misdemeanor charges. The prosecution is seeking capital punishment on the aggravated murder charge. Judge Graf will consider written opposition from the defense in coming weeks before scheduling oral arguments for September 1.