Pretrial Hearings Begin as Robinson’s Defense Prepares Last-Minute Moves

The proceedings will be open to both the public and the media, the AP noted.

To move the case forward, prosecutors must show there are reasonable grounds to believe Robinson committed the crime—a significantly lower legal standard than proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

Investigators have previously reported that DNA consistent with Robinson’s was recovered from the trigger of the rifle used in the shooting, a spent cartridge casing, two unfired bullets and a towel allegedly used to wrap the firearm

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