Tyler Robinson is expected to learn within hours whether he will be ordered to stand trial in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a ruling that could ultimately expose him to a possible death sentence.

Robinson, 23, is due in court Tuesday for a critical hearing, where a judge will hear final arguments and determine whether prosecutors have presented enough evidence to move forward with a murder trial over Kirk’s fatal shooting at Utah Valley University nearly a year ago.

The proceeding is closed to the public and comes after months of tense legal clashes in the case. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, while Robinson has not yet entered a plea.

Kirk’s parents arrived at the courthouse arm-in-arm, wearing somber expressions as they waited for the judge’s decision — one that could place Robinson on course for a capital trial.

Inside the courtroom, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, sat alongside them and at one point briefly covered her face with her hands as the judge weighed whether still images from the shooting would be shown.

Robinson’s lawyers have offered no alternative theory for Kirk’s death, instead mounting a two-pronged fight to keep the case from going to trial and capital punishment off the table. 

The unusually long preliminary hearing is set to come to a close Tuesday, with attorneys delivering closing arguments before District Judge Tony Graf is expected to announce his decision from the bench, according to the Bangor Daily News.

Robinson turned himself in just one day after the deadly shooting at the open-air campus event last year and now faces a single charge of aggravated murder – an offense punishable by death. 

Six additional serious charges are also hanging over him, including witness tampering. 

At the heart of the arguments will be whether Utah County prosecutors have enough evidence to support the aggravated murder charge. 

The case could carry even harsher consequences if prosecutors can also prove Robinson targeted Kirk because of his political beliefs. 

Several outcomes are now possible. Graf could opt to send Robinson to trial on the lesser charge of murder, which carries a sentence of 15 years to life behind bars, according to the outlet. 

The judge could also dismiss the charges against Robinson entirely, though prosecutors could then refile the case. 

The defense has argued that prosecutors have failed to establish probable cause for the murder charge, but experts say Graf is unlikely to take it off the table just yet, according to Fox News Digital.

‘We’re at a preliminary hearing stage, so we’re at a very low burden,’ Skye Lazaro, a Salt Lake City-based defense attorney not connected to the case, told the outlet.

‘It’s probable cause, and everything is taken in a light most favorable to the state,’ she added.

One key question is whether Robinson endangered others when he allegedly opened fire on Kirk in a crowded area, putting innocent lives at risk. 

Greg Rogers, a former FBI agent and SWAT sniper who now teaches at Utah Valley University, said the alleged danger to the crowd should be enough for the aggravating factor to survive at this stage of the case.

‘There are all sorts of things that could happen in the very instant you pull that trigger,’ he told the outlet. 

Robinson is accused of firing a single shot into Kirk’s neck, killing the 31-year-old father-of-two during a Turning Point USA event at the Orem campus on September 10, 2025.

Even the most highly trained law-enforcement snipers would consider the shot dangerous, Rogers said.

‘When you have a rank amateur that is shooting, it’s clearly, clearly very dangerous,’ he told Fox.

Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, is also expected in the Provo courtroom Tuesday as the judge begins hearing oral arguments from both sides at 10am Utah time. 

The hearing will be livestreamed despite objections from Robinson’s lawyers, who argue that the case’s intense nationwide coverage threatens their client’s right to a fair trial. 

The high-stakes development comes after prosecutors spent five days in July laying out what they called ‘overwhelming’ evidence against Robinson.

Witnesses and experts testified, while prosecutors unveiled new photographs of the rifle allegedly used in the killing. 

They also presented recorded testimony from Robinson’s former romantic partner and roommate, images of their text messages and surveillance footage from UVU. 

In a recent 19-page court filing, Robinson’s lawyers pushed back on the aggravating factor, arguing it was ‘speculative’ to claim he ‘knew he could miss his target,’ according to the document reviewed by the Daily Mail.

Instead, the defense argued that the shooter ‘hit the intended target’ with a single bullet and posed no danger to others in the crowd. 

But prosecutors countered that it was a reasonable inference, arguing Robinson ‘loaded his rifle with four cartridges’ and had previously practiced shooting, where he ‘seldom hit the bullseye and sometimes missed the target completely.’ 

Because he knew that he could have missed, the state argued that numerous people were ‘within a zone of danger’ when Kirk was shot from a rooftop more than 400 feet away. 

The poor-aim argument is one of two pillars of the state’s case for aggravated murder and the death penalty. The other centers on an engraved bullet that prosecutors say points to a political motive.

Prosecutors have said a bullet allegedly found in the suspected murder weapon was inscribed with ‘Hey Fascist! CATCH!’ – evidence, they argued, that the right-wing influencer was targeted because of his politics. 

They also cited a text message Robinson allegedly wrote about Kirk: ‘I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.’

Before his death, Kirk and the conservative organization he co-founded, Turning Point USA, helped galvanize young voters and mobilize support for President Donald Trump’s successful bid for a second term. 

Kirk’s views on same-sex marriage and transgender surgeries were sharply at odds with those of Robinson, who was reportedly in a romantic relationship with his roommate, Lance Twiggs, the state argued.

They said Twiggs told investigators that Robinson had been considering a gender transition around the time of Kirk’s killing.

During the same July hearing, prosecutors revealed a handwritten note Robinson allegedly left for Twiggs that read in part: ‘I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it.’

But Robinson’s attorneys argued that the message and handwritten note fall short of proving the killing was politically motivated. 

DNA evidence also emerged linking Robinson, investigators said, to the suspected murder weapon – a bolt-action rifle with one spent round – and a tool allegedly used to engrave the bullet cartridges. 

In a recorded interview, Twiggs said Robinson had never talked about Kirk before the shooting and rarely discussed gender issues or LGBTQ+ rights. He did, however, sometimes talk about politics, including President Donald Trump. 

In the aftermath of the shooting, Robinson’s former romantic partner allegedly told investigators that Robinson confessed to killing Kirk and admitted he ‘wished he hadn’t done it.’ 

Meanwhile, Robinson’s attorneys repeatedly cast doubt on the reliability of the DNA tests and other evidence. 

The defense unsuccessfully tried to block the public release of the Twiggs interview, warning that prosecutors would seize on it as a confession.

Even if the case moves forward, Utah-based attorney Lazaro warned that the legal sparring could continue for months before Robinson ever faces a jury, he told Fox News. 

‘I do think we’re going to see a lot more litigation come down the road in terms of 1102 and expert-witness designations, forensic testimony on the ballistics and things like that,’ she told the outlet.

For Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, crossing the political aisle apparently does not extend to her dating life.

The newly single New York Democrat opened up about her romantic outlook Tuesday after being asked whether she could see herself dating a conservative.

“I have to say, probably not,” Ocasio-Cortez said with a laugh during a brief exchange with TMZ, following her split from longtime fiancé Riley Roberts.

The congresswoman stressed that she was not criticizing people who do pursue relationships across political lines, noting that the meaning of “conservative” can vary widely. Still, she told the outlet outside the Capitol that, for her, politics is often tied closely to personal values — and shared values matter deeply in a relationship.

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Her comments come after The Post reported last month that the 36-year-old member of “The Squad” had quietly ended her relationship with Roberts, around the same time she publicly shared on Instagram that she was beginning the process of freezing her eggs.

The Bronx-born pol was all smiles in mid-August as she stepped out sans engagement ring while walking her dog in Queens.

AOC and TMZ also discussed having kids while in office — as rumors swirl that she’s seeking a 2028 presidential run.

“For me, I make decisions about my whole life, it’s not ever just in a career context. It’s about how do I fit all of these things?” she said. “And I feel like my ambition is not just a career ambition, it’s about how do we get to soak up as much of this life as possible?”

“I was always raised as a family-first kind of person,” she added.

In Indiana, a former sheriff’s deputy is now facing criminal charges after prosecutors say he exploited access to Flock camera technology to monitor his girlfriend for more than a year, allegedly running over 2,000 searches tied to her license plate.

Skylar Thompson, 31, has been charged with one count of official misconduct, a Level 6 felony, along with a misdemeanor fraud charge.

According to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department uncovered the alleged activity during an internal review of the Flock system, finding that Thompson used the technology to run the searches between Dec. 31, 2025, and Aug. 2.

Thompson reportedly listed his searches as “city planning/traffic analysis” despite never being assigned duties involving either duty, prosecutors said.

The agency then asked the Indiana State Police to investigate. Thompson turned himself in to authorities Monday.

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He resigned from the sheriff’s department the day he was confronted about the alleged abuse. He also drove to his then-girlfriend’s home and admitted what he had done, WKBN-TV reported.

“Law enforcement officers are entrusted with access to sensitive information and investigative tools, and that access must be used responsibly and only for legitimate law enforcement purposes,” the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office said. “No person is above the law, including those entrusted with enforcing it.”

Flock cameras have come under heavy scrutiny over privacy concerns and the potential for misuse.

Flock Safety spokesperson Paris Lewbel defended the technology as an important public safety tool in a statement to News Media last month.

“Flock’s technology is an important public safety tool for law enforcement agencies across Texas, helping officers solve serious crimes, find missing people, recover stolen vehicles, and support safer communities,” Lewbel said.

“We support thoughtful legislation and strong privacy, transparency, and accountability guardrails that ensure technology is used responsibly while preserving law enforcement’s ability to use effective tools to keep people safe,” Lewbel continued.

After the arrival of Michael Strahan’s fifth child, former NFL linebacker and TV analyst Emmanuel Acho publicly raised questions about the New York Giants icon choosing to become a father again at 54.

‘But I’m just thinking like, if you have a kid at 55, 54, whatever the case is, are you putting your child in a position to get clowned?’ Acho said during a recent episode of his podcast, Speakeasy. ‘Now you’re Strahan, so you’re Strahan, it doesn’t matter.

‘There comes a point where even well-intended parents might be setting their kids up for jokes.’

Acho then moved beyond the possibility of teasing, suggesting the issue could be more serious than playground mockery.

‘When, Strahan is going to be 72 when his child is graduating high school. I’m pro-life, but are you setting your kids up?’ Acho said. ‘You know, here’s my problem: Is that not negligent?

‘If you know you’re not going to be around very long for the child’s life, then is it, to some degree, negligent to bring a child into the world knowing you may not be around very long to raise that child?’

Strahan, the current host of ABC’s Good Morning America, had a baby girl in August with longtime girlfriend Kayla Quick, TMZ reported at the time.

He and his 36-year-old partner have been together for over a decade after first dating in 2015.

Their new bundle of joy is the former football star’s fifth child. He is also father to a daughter, Tanita, and a son, Michael Jr, plus twin daughters Sophia and Isabella.

Strahan and Quick, the co-founder and CEO of beauty and wellness brand Fizzness, have kept their decade-long romance largely out of the spotlight.

Quick has made rare public appearances in recent years to support her beau, including during his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in January 2023. However, she largely keeps a low profile.

Strahan also became a grandfather two years ago when his daughter Tanita gave birth to her first son, Onyx, in 2024.

Tanita, a Los Angeles-based illustrator, is the eldest of Strahan’s five children. He had her and a son, Michael, with his first wife, Wanda Hutchins.

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Strahan and Hutchins were married from 1992 until 1996.

He welcomed twins Sophia and Isabella with his second wife, Jean Muggli.

The couple divorced in 2006 after seven years of marriage.

Strahan has had his share of public romances over the years, including a five-year engagement to Nicole Murphy, whom he split from in August 2014.

Quick studied at the University of Tampa, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in mass communication and media studies, according to her LinkedIn profile.

While she isn’t on social media, Quick has featured in the family’s social media campaigns, including one for 100 Coconuts, a coconut water business that Strahan is an investor in. She teamed up with Isabella to promote the brand.

Isabella was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor that develops in the cerebellum, after initially struggling to walk in a straight line, in 2023.

She underwent surgery and grueling chemotherapy and radiation treatments before being declared cancer-free the following year.

She was a college freshman when doctors found a tumor ‘bigger than a golf ball’ growing at the back of her brain, which caused her to suffer ‘excruciating headaches’ and vomiting.

Isabella documented her cancer battle on her YouTube channel. In July 2024, she revealed that she had undergone another major surgery after ringing the bell to mark the end of her chemotherapy treatment.

For all of his advice to Strahan on the issue, Acho is not a father, himself.

The 35-year-old younger brother of NFL linebacker Sam Acho, Emmanuel is a podcaster these days, hosting Speakeasy alongside former All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy. Previously, Emmanuel starred on Fox Sports One until he was let go in July of 2025. 

He’s also written books, including ‘Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man’ and ‘Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew,’ the latter of which he co-authored with Israeli activist, actress and model Noa Tishby.

General Atlantic, the global investment heavyweight with a presence in 21 countries, is making a major bet on Madison Avenue.

The firm has signed a lease for more than 150,000 square feet across five floors at Related Companies’ planned 625 Madison Ave., a 53-story office tower expected to open in 2029. The commitment from the prominent financial firm as anchor tenant is poised to push the long-anticipated Midtown Manhattan development into motion.

The property, now a vacant site between East 58th and East 59th streets, once housed Related’s own headquarters in the former Revlon building. The real estate giant relocated in 2004 to Time Warner Center, the landmark Columbus Circle complex that Related developed.

Back in late 1999, Related founder and former CEO Stephen M. Ross was known to look out from his office toward the former New York Coliseum, watching as it came down to make way for his transformative mixed-use project across the park.

Ross recently departed to start a new development firm, Ross Related, based in West Palm Beach, Fla.

“General Atlantic was exactly the kind of prestigious and ambitious firm” the developer had in mind during the site’s design process, said Related’s current CEO, Jeff Blau. The tower’s architects are Foster + Partners and Gensler.

General Atlantic Chairman and CEO Bill Ford called the planned move to 625 Madison “an investment in the firm’s future … it gives us room to grow for many decades to come.” It will relocate from Park Avenue Plaza at 55 E. 52nd Street.

The plan for the 684-foot-tall project is actually much smaller than Blau originally envisioned. In 2024, shortly after Related bought the site from SL Green for $632 million, he told The Post he was contemplating a 1,200-foot-tall skyscraper to contain luxury condos, stores and possibly a hotel.

“I spent 15 years with Stephen in the [old] building,” Blau said fondly of his history at the location.

Sources said the decision to go with offices, instead, reflected the market’s insatiable demand for the most advanced product, even as the appetite for luxury homes like those on Billionaires’ Row might have peaked.

The 625 Madison tower, in the heart of the avenue’s most glamorous shopping stretch, is the latest planned Manhattan tower to sign an anchor tenant before ground was even broken.

BXP landed both investment giant Starr and law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for its soon-to-rise 343 Madison Ave., while partners Vornado Realty Trust, Ken Griffin and Rudin signed Griffin’s Citadel companies.

Related’s portfolio boasts $100 billion in assets including Hudson Yards. General Atlantic manages $130 billion in assets worldwide.