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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Brown and Rebecca Boone

Judge rules Charlie Kirk shooting suspect’s roommate will not have to testify

The Utah judge overseeing the murder case involving Charlie Kirk’s killing has rejected a defense request to compel Tyler Robinson’s former roommate to testify in person at the preliminary hearing, saying any questions about credibility can be addressed later if the case proceeds to trial.

Judge Tony Graf issued the ruling during a Monday morning hearing, noting that a preliminary hearing is intended to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to move forward to trial, not to decide whether someone is innocent or guilty.

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