Overview

• Robinson appeared remotely and was not visible on camera, did not enter a plea, and declined to waive his right to a preliminary hearing.
• Judge Tony Graf scheduled the next court date for Oct. 30 and said Robinson will appear in person as the case proceeds.
• Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty and have charged Robinson with aggravated murder and related counts, including firearm discharge, obstruction, witness tampering, and a violent offense in the presence of a child.
• Authorities say the evidence includes surveillance video, DNA on the discarded rifle, a note and text messages referencing intent, and alleged admissions; Robinson turned himself in with his parents at a distant sheriff’s office.
• Robinson’s capital-qualified defense team is led by Kathryn Nester with co-counsels Michael N. Burt and Richard G. Novak, and both sides described discovery as voluminous under a courtroom publicity order.