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ARCHIVED · 2 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 0 RIGHT · Jun 22, 11:43 PM

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Judge denies subpoena for witness in Charlie Kirk murder case

The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing, saying that the credibility of any testimony can be challenged later if the case goes to trial.

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What happenedA judge dismissed a motion Monday by attorneys to subpoena Tyler Robinson's former romantic partner to testify in person at a hearing in July.
What changedThe left frames it as "Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary...". The center frames it as "Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary...".
ConfidenceMedium. 3+ sources across at least two bias buckets with comparable news formats.
Archive healthLive match · 4 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format

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60WORDING GAP

4 sources · 2 bias buckets · Medium confidence

Still Watching. The left frames it as "Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary...". The center frames it as "Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary...".

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Jun 22, 8:13 PM: PBS NewsHour joined the source map.

Jun 22, 8:16 PM: The Independent joined the source map.

Jun 22, 9:04 PM: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the source map.

Jun 22, 9:14 PM: UPI joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 60/99 and story health is live match · 4 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.

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Center-left ·News report

Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary hearing

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The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing, sayin...

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Center ·Wire story
UPI31m ago

Judge denies subpoena for witness in Charlie Kirk murder case

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A judge dismissed a motion Monday by attorneys to subpoena Tyler Robinson's former romantic partner to testify in person at a hearing in July.

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Center-left ·News report

Judge rules Charlie Kirk shooting suspect’s roommate will not have to testify

The judge said the purpose of a preliminary hearing is to establish whether there is enough evidence to justify bringing the case to trial

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