Utah prosecutors are pushing for the murder case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to proceed swiftly to trial, describing the evidence against him as "straight-forward". The push comes as a preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, has already produced significant testimony and digital evidence against the defendant, strengthening the prosecution's case as it nears a decision on moving forward to trial.

Among the evidence presented was testimony from Robinson's former roommate, Lance Twiggs, who was granted immunity in exchange for his account. Twiggs told the hearing that Robinson had confessed to the killing both through text messages and in person, including telling him he wished he had not done it. Prosecutors also presented digital evidence during the preliminary hearing as part of their case that the matter is clear-cut enough to proceed directly to trial.