Candace Owens is facing criticism from several conservative commentators after she questioned aspects of the prosecution’s case involving Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The dispute comes as prosecutors conclude a week-long preliminary hearing, during which testimony and other materials are presented to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed. Multiple right-wing figures, including Ben Shapiro, Laura Loomer and Blake Neff, accuse Owens of unfairly challenging or undermining evidence presented in court and suggest that her public comments could aid Robinson’s defense. The Washington Times reports similar criticism from conservatives, describing accusations that Owens is effectively helping Robinson’s legal team. The controversy centers on Owens’s remarks about the strength and presentation of the case, which critics argue are not consistent with what prosecutors are putting forward during the hearing. The reports agree that the confrontation intensifies as prosecutors introduce testimony, surveillance footage and additional evidence during the preliminary proceedings, while Owens’s role in sparking renewed debate is the focus of the backlash.