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Erika Kirk was dressed in black as she was rushed into a Utah courthouse Monday morning to face her slain husband’s alleged killer for the first time.
Charlie Kirk’s widow was seen in a black dress and sunglasses as she was escorted into the Provo courthouse, where she and the slain conservative activist’s family and friends will confront alleged assassin Tyler Robinson for the first time, footage from Fox News showed.
Charlie Kirk’s parents, Robert and Kathryn, walked hand-in-hand into the courthouse, with his father dressed in gray-striped suit and blue tie and his mother in a blue blazer and pants with a light blue and white patterned shirt.
Robinson will appear in court for a preliminary hearing where prosecutors will lay out their case against the alleged gunman, who is accused of publicly executing the Turning Point USA founder while he was speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
The 23-year-old suspect allegedly admitted to the shooting in messages with his trans lover, Lance Twiggs, which are expected to be presented at the hearing, according to prosecutors.
Robinson has not yet entered a plea. He faces the death penalty, if convicted.
Erika, 37, along with Charlie’s heartbroken family and friends are set to be shown gruesome evidence from the horrific public assassination.
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Judge Tony Graf will determine whether there is enough evidence for Robinson to face trial.
The multi-day hearing is an alternative to seeking a grand jury indictment.
A statement released prior to the hearing from Charlie Kirk’s parents, sister and widow remembered the founder as a “beloved husband, son, brother, friend, and father.”
“Every court proceeding serves as a painful reminder of his death and the loss that has irrevocably impacted our lives and the lives of his children,” the statement continued.
A statement released prior to the hearing from Charlie Kirk’s parents, sister and widow remembered the founder as a “beloved husband, son, brother, friend, and father.”
“We remain deeply grateful for the support, prayers, and kindness we have received. This outpouring has sustained us during the darkest days of our lives. Out of respect for the judicial process, we will not be commenting further at this time.”