The murder of Charlie Kirk

Today the trial begins after the murder of Charlie Kirk

Today the trial begins against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson, who is accused of shooting dead right-wing debater Charlie Kirk last year, several media outlets report.

During the day, the prosecutor will present the evidence in the case, to demonstrate that there is enough to press charges and thus take the case to trial.

If the judge goes along with the prosecutor's line, the trial could begin at the end of the year, or early next year at the earliest, according to TV4 Nyheterna.

Both Kirk's parents and widow Erika Kirk are expected to attend the hearing being held in Utah, a source told CNN. It will be the first time they are in the same room as Robinson.

Erika Kirk left the courtroom when police testified about the murder

The widow of right-wing debater Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk, his parents and Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr were in the courtroom in Utah to participate as the trial of murder accused Tyler Robinson entered the next phase. This is reported by several media outlets.

Prosecutors will try to convince a judge that the evidence is sufficient to start a trial against Robinson and demand the death penalty.

On Monday, the prosecutors' first witness, a police officer, told about the sequence of events before and after Kirk was shot to death. Erika Kirk was seen leaving the courtroom during the testimony.

Prosecutors believe that Robinson has confessed to the crime through a note that was left with his partner before the crime. The note read "I have been given the opportunity to eliminate Charlie Kirk, and I intend to take it".

Robinson has not yet pleaded guilty or not guilty.