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Recorded Confession Presented as Robinson Hearing Continues, Family Attends

Prosecutors presented a recorded confession and said Robinson's roommate, described as his romantic partner, will submit recorded testimony rather than testify in person, and Erika Kirk attended the hearing in Provo and reiterated public forgiveness.Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last September; prosecutors told the court they will offer DNA linking Robinson to the rifle, video of the shooting, witness statements, autopsy findings and a note expressing intent.Defense attorneys continue to dispute forensic links and the admissibility of hearsay testimony and have sought to remove the death-penalty option; Judge Tony Graf will decide whether there is sufficient evidence to send the case to trial and whether prosecutors may pursue a capital sentence.Family members including Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk's parents attended the preliminary hearing and issued a brief statement calling Charlie a beloved husband, son, brother, friend and father while asking for privacy as the legal process proceeds.
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