Utah murder hearing: surveillance footage labeled 'evidentiary bombshell' in Charlie Kirk case
High-definition surveillance footage screened in Utah's Fourth District Court in Provo on Friday showed what prosecutors allege was 23-year-old Tyler Robinson stalking conservative activist Charlie Kirk across the Utah Valley University campus before the September 2025 shooting. Conservative commentator Benny Johnson, speaking outside the courthouse, called the evidence an "evidentiary bombshell" for the prosecution's case. The hearing ended without a ruling; the judge ordered written briefs from both parties before oral arguments resume in September.
Key takeaways
- Prosecutors allege 23-year-old Tyler Robinson stalked conservative activist Charlie Kirk across the Utah Valley University campus before the September 2025 shooting.
- High-definition surveillance footage screened Friday in Utah's Fourth District Court in Provo allegedly showed Robinson scaling a rooftop and reaching a sniper-prone position at 12:22 PM, with the shot coming at 12:23 PM.
- Commentator Benny Johnson called the surveillance footage an 'evidentiary bombshell' for the prosecution.
- The hearing ended without a ruling; the judge ordered written briefs from both parties before oral arguments resume in September.
- Robinson has not entered a formal plea, and no trial date has been set.
High-definition surveillance footage screened in Utah's Fourth District Court in Provo on Friday showed what prosecutors allege was 23-year-old Tyler Robinson stalking conservative activist Charlie Kirk across the Utah Valley University campus before the September 2025 shooting. Conservative commentator Benny Johnson, speaking outside the courthouse, called the evidence an "evidentiary bombshell" for the prosecution's case. The hearing ended without a ruling; the judge ordered written briefs from both parties before oral arguments resume in September.
What the footage showed
Prosecutors say the surveillance record places Robinson on the university campus across four separate visits, despite Robinson not attending Utah Valley University. Johnson, describing what he witnessed inside the courtroom, said the footage showed Robinson scaling a rooftop and reaching a sniper-prone position at 12:22 PM. The shot, according to prosecutors, came at 12:23 PM. The Kirk family was present when the extended footage played. Johnson said the room gasped.
Speaking Friday evening on "Fox News @ Night," Johnson said the presentation left no room for doubt. "My question to anybody doubting at this point if Tyler Robinson killed Charlie Kirk is, 'What more do you need?'" he said. "I have never seen more of a devastating case."
The full evidence record
The state's presentation extended beyond the footage. Prosecutors also relied on witness testimony, alleged messages between Robinson and his roommate, and recorded video statements from the same roommate.
Defense pushback and what to watch
Defense attorney Michael Burt challenged the proceedings directly, accusing the attorney for Erika Kirk of wasting the court's time and arguing the hearings needed to stay focused on their stated purpose. Robinson has not entered a formal plea.
The case remains in the preliminary phase. Prosecutors must establish sufficient probable cause before the court can send it to trial. Both sides were ordered to submit written briefs on that question, with oral arguments set for September. Johnson called for a swift resolution, saying the Kirk family has already endured what he described as "an enormous amount of harassment and attacks." No trial date has been set.
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