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Judge Rules Preliminary Hearing for Charlie Kirk's Accused Killer Will Be Public

01 June 2026 10:21

A Utah judge has ruled that the preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be open to the public, rejecting a defense request to restrict access. - The hearing is scheduled for July.

- The judge cited the importance of transparency in the judicial process. - The defense argued that pretrial publicity could prejudice the jury pool.

- Prosecutors plan to present key witnesses and forensic evidence. The case continues to draw significant public attention as it moves through Utah state court.

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