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The Latest: Defense, prosecution argue at Kirk assassination hearing over evidence to be admitted
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· July 8, 2026
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Key points Further details on the case and the hearing are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2. A preliminary hearing is underway for Tyler Robinson, 23, who is charged with aggravated murder.
A preliminary hearing is underway for Tyler Robinson, 23, who is charged with aggravated murder. The hearing, which has lasted a week, involves arguments over evidence to be admitted in court.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors have presented their cases, with defense questioning the reliability of DNA testing. Prosecutors aim to show that there is enough evidence to bring Robinson to trial.
Further details on the case and the hearing are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2. The hearing is expected to conclude soon, after which a decision will be made on whether the case should proceed to trial.
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Category: local Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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