A Utah judge denies a defense request to require Tyler Robinson’s former roommate to testify in person at the preliminary hearing in the case involving the killing of Charlie Kirk. Both outlets report that the judge ruling prevents the roommate from appearing physically for testimony during the hearing stage. The judge says that if the case proceeds to trial, the credibility of any testimony can be challenged at that later point. The decision relates specifically to how testimony will be presented at the preliminary hearing, not whether the testimony could be used at all. The preliminary hearing determines whether there is sufficient evidence for the case to move forward, and disputes over evidentiary procedures can affect what the court hears at this stage. The ruling therefore keeps the roommate from testifying in person as requested by the defense, while leaving open the possibility of addressing reliability and weight of testimony during later proceedings if the case advances.