LIVE at 6pm ET . CHARLIE KIRK* Tyler Robinson Prelim Day 1

In criminal preliminary hearings, judges determine whether there is probable cause to proceed to trial, and they exercise significant discretion in managing evidence disclosure, including decisions about what exhibits and videos the public can view. Defense attorneys use this stage to conduct discovery and challenge prosecution evidence, while the court balances public access rights against concerns about prejudicial or graphic content. The Charlie Kirk case demonstrates how judges may limit public viewing of sensitive evidence like shooting videos, even when they have stated they want the public to see everything, creating tension between transparency and protecting potential jurors from prejudicial information.