A dramatic court hearing unfolded Monday as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk, appeared remotely from jail.

Charged with aggravated murder, prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, intensifying the stakes in this high-profile case.

Robinson, represented by newly appointed lead attorney Kathryn Nester, declined to waive his right to a preliminary hearing, where a judge will assess evidence for a trial.

Nester requested more time to sift through the "voluminous" evidence, stating, "Until we can kinda get our heads around exactly what we're dealing with and how much we need to process, it's going to be difficult for us to give you a reasonable expectation of when we will be ready to do the prelim."

Nester reportedly explicitly asked for a remote appearance during the September 29 hearing to limit Robinson's visibility and protect him from potential harassment or undue scrutiny in the courtroom.0

The next hearing is set for October 30 in person.

The September 10 shooting at Utah Valley University’s Orem campus, where Kirk was killed, triggered a 36-hour manhunt.

Robinson turned himself in at his hometown sheriff’s office in southwest Utah, accompanied by his parents.

Prosecutors unveiled damning evidence, including text messages and DNA, linking him to the crime.

Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray revealed a chilling note Robinson allegedly left for his transitioning roommate: "I had the opportunity to kill one of the nation's leading conservative voices, and I'm going to take it."

Another text reportedly read, "I had enough of his hatred," with Robinson later admitting, "I am, I'm sorry," when confronted.

Judge Tony Graf Jr. emphasized constitutional protections, declaring, "He sits before this court presumed innocent, and that presumption remains unless and until each element of every offense charged against him is proved beyond a reasonable doubt."

"At the same time and as applicable, victims are entitled under our Constitution to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, free from harassment or abuse. Justice demands that both of these principles — the rights of the accused and the rights of victims — be honored without compromise," the judge continued.

The killing continues to ignite a political firestorm.

President Trump labeled Kirk a "martyr" for freedom, vowing to crush the "radical left."

Republicans, including Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Sen. Mike Lee, are stepping in for Kirk’s upcoming events.

Meanwhile, backlash has seen fascist leftist workers — teachers, media figures like Jimmy Kimmel, and others—fired or punished for speaking out, with Kimmel’s show briefly suspended.

Kirk’s Turning Point USA had mobilized young conservatives, and his death has only fueled their resolve.

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