Prosecutors in Provo, Utah, are set to begin a five-day preliminary hearing regarding the murder case of Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot. They aim to persuade a judge that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial against the accused, Tyler Robinson, and to seek the death penalty. This hearing will be the first significant presentation of evidence and will involve Kirk's parents and widow.
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