BOMBSHELL Ruling in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Reporters in the room say Tyler Robinson was laughing and joking with his defense team before the judge walked in — while Erika Kirk held her head in her hands. Hours later, Judge Tony Graf ruled Robinson will stand trial for Charlie Kirk's murder, and the death penalty stays on the table. Resident Legal Diva Melba Pearson breaks down what actually decided the ruling (it wasn't his attitude), the legal standard the judge applied, and where courtroom demeanor can — and can't — actually hurt a defendant in a capital case.

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