A judge rules that the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be open to the public and media. Multiple outlets report that Robinson, 23, is set to appear for a five-day hearing scheduled for July 6 through July 10, during which prosecutors are expected to present evidence to show there is enough basis to proceed to trial. Robinson’s defence team had requested that portions of the hearing be closed and sought to bar news cameras from the proceedings. The judge denies those requests, allowing coverage and public access to the hearing. CBS News reports the ruling is made Monday, and Global News similarly states that the defence had asked for limited closure of parts of the preliminary hearing. The New York Post reports that the prosecution is expected to lay out the evidence during the scheduled court dates. The ruling means that testimony, exhibits, and other materials presented during the preliminary phase will be accessible to the public and press, subject to any standard courtroom rules. No further details on the specific evidence presented were included in the summaries.