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Tyler Robinson is Going to Trial - Ep 169

September 2, 2026

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Tyler Robinson Pleads Not Guilty as Judge Binds Over All Seven Charges

The judge found probable cause on all seven counts. Tyler Robinson entered a not guilty plea on the spot—a surprise move that caught even the host off guard. "I figured the defense would request a few days to think everything over, but they didn't. They just snap not guilty." The preliminary hearing had concluded, and with it came a ruling that most expected but the speed of the plea did not. The host suspected the strategy might be to steal headlines: instead of "Judge finds probable cause," the news cycle could lead with "Tyler Robinson pleads not guilty."

Why a Preliminary Hearing Instead of a Grand Jury

One of the most common questions the host has received throughout this case is why Tyler Robinson was not indicted by a grand jury, given that the U.S. Constitution appears to require one for serious crimes. The answer lies in a distinction that traces back to English legal history and a Supreme Court decision from 1884.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:00) **Show Opening and Surprise Not Guilty Plea** - Host introduces the episode, noting a surprise plea at the end of the day's preliminary hearing summation.
  • 2 (01:41) **Three Major Topics for Today's Show** - Host outlines the three main segments: why no grand jury, Candace Owens' shocking footage, and a concerning petition to remove Erica Kirk.
  • 3 (03:07) **Candace Owens' Devastating Footage and Analysis** - Host explains the shocking new footage released by Candace Owens and what it reveals about the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
  • 4 (05:02) **Petition to Remove Erica Kirk and Deep Concerns** - Host introduces a petition to remove Erica Kirk as head of TPUSA, expressing grave concern about its sponsors and potential for violence.
  • 5 (07:33) **Opening: Why No Grand Jury for Tyler Robinson?** - Host begins an educational segment explaining the difference between grand juries, informations, and preliminary hearings.
  • 6 (14:50) **Three Paths to Trial: Grand Jury, Information, Preliminary Hearing** - Host details the three different legal mechanisms for charging a person with a felony.
  • 7 (22:15) **Who Showed Up to Court Today** - Host reviews the different mix of people who attended the hearing, noting the absence of key influencers from the preliminary hearing.

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Show Notes

We review today's hearing and Judge Tony Graf's ruling sending Tyler Robinson to trial.

We also look at a petition to remove Erika Kirk launched by an enemy of TPUSA. We discuss the dark implications of this petition and some surrounding facts that have me very concerned.

0:00 Intro - Tyler Robinson is Going to Trial

7:32 Opening Statement - The Origins of the Grand Jury (and Other Means of Going to Trial)

26:15 What Happened at the Closing Arguments for the Preliminary Hearing

1:06:25 Deeply Concerning and Dark Petition to Remove Erika Kirk from TPUSA Leadership

1:24:46 Review of Supers

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