Prosecutors Plan to Play Redacted Statements From Roommate of Defendant in Charlie Kirk's Killing
Prosecutors say the interview may show Tyler Robinson’s roommate describing the killing, while defense lawyers argue public release would prejudice the case.
- On Thursday, Utah prosecutors plan to play audio clips in open court of law enforcement officials interviewing Lance Twiggs, the roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- Prosecutors allege Robinson shot and killed Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, on September 10 at Utah Valley University while the activist addressed a crowd of thousands.
- Defense lawyer Michael Burt questioned the reliability of DNA testing linking Robinson to the murder weapon, though forensics expert Lawrence Quarino testified that FBI tests are "extremely reliable."
- Fearing public statements would undermine Robinson's right to a fair trial, defense attorneys fought against releasing Twiggs' statements, while attorney Jeffrey Neiman urged State District Judge Tony Graf to ensure judicial transparency.
- State District Judge Tony Graf will decide at the conclusion of this week's preliminary hearing if prosecutors have sufficient evidence to bring Robinson to trial for aggravated murder.
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Charlie Kirk court hearing: Video of suspect Tyler Robinson’s roommate alleging he confessed - Regional Media News
(UTAH) - Over objections from defense attorneys, a video was played in a Utah courtroom on Thursday in which the roommate of Tyler Robinson, the suspect charged in the 2025 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, claimed Robinson confessed to the shooting. Lance Twiggs, Robinson's roommate and romantic partner, claimed in the highly redacted videotaped interview with prosecutors and detectives that Robinson told him in person that he kill…
Last September, MAGA activist Charlie Kirk was shot and the suspect has to answer for himself in a preliminary trial.
Where Is Lance Twiggs Now? Inside Tyler Robinson's Ex-Roommate's Key Role In Charlie Kirk Case
Lance Twiggs has risen to headlines amid the ongoing hearing against Tyler Robinson. For those unaware, he is the man accused of fatally shooting the conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September 2025. Although Lance has not been charged with any crime, his relationships with Tyler and the evidence presented in court have made him a key witness. In turn, the prosecutors are seeking to move the case into trial. Who is Lance Twiggs? Lance Twig…
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