Lawyers for man charged with killing Charlie Kirk question reliability of evidence
Defense lawyers are challenging ballistics and DNA evidence as a Utah judge decides whether prosecutors have shown enough to send Tyler Robinson to trial.
- On Friday, the weeklong preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson concludes in Utah, with defense attorneys challenging forensic evidence while prosecutors argue the case should proceed to trial for Charlie Kirk's aggravated murder.
- Prosecutors pursue the death penalty against 23-year-old Robinson for the September 10, 2025, shooting of Kirk at Utah Valley University, citing potential sentence enhancements for targeting Kirk's political views during the crowded campus event.
- Defense attorney Michael Burt challenged ballistics tests on a bullet fragment, which an ATF expert conceded was 'inconclusive,' while also questioning DNA evidence reliability to weaken the prosecution's forensic foundation.
- Prosecutors admitted a recorded interview with Lance Twiggs, Robinson's former roommate, who testified Robinson confessed multiple times and acted 'erratically,' including texts stating he had 'enough of his hatred' for Kirk.
- State District Judge Tony Graf will decide whether to bind the case over for trial after receiving written briefs, with oral arguments scheduled for September 1 following the intense weeklong proceedings.
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Tyler Robinson’s lawyers make last-ditch bid to hide evidence from public — as they advise him not to take the stand
The judge will make his final ruling after oral arguments on Sept. 1 — nearly a year after the Turning Point USA founder was gunned down while speaking to students at Utah Valley University.
Oskaloosa Herald
Defense tries to sow doubt about evidence in Charlie Kirk's killing
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are trying to sow doubt about the case. But a prosecutor countered Friday that authorities have “overwhelming” evidence against defendant Tyler Robinson. That includes DNA tests and apparent confessions…
In Charlie Kirk killing, how strong is the DNA evidence? Defense raises doubts as hearing for Tyler Robinson concludes
Can DNA prove who pulled the trigger? That's what Tyler Robinson's attorneys challenged as the Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing came to a close.
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Lawyers for man charged with killing Charlie Kirk try to sow doubt about DNA evidence
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk redoubled their efforts Friday to raise doubts about DNA evidence that authorities said links Tyler Robinson to the suspected murder weapon. A Utah judge is deciding whether prosecutors have enough evidence to put Robinson on ...
Editor Daily Rudown: Lance Twiggs Alleges Tyler Robinson Confessed To Murdering Charlie Kirk
LANCE TWIGGS, TYLER ROBINSON'S ALLEGED LOVER, TESTIMONY PLAYED ... Lance Twiggs Says Tyler Robinson Admitted To Murdering Charlie Kirk Lance Twiggs, Tyler Robinson's roommate and alleged transgender lover, testified that Robinson admitted to him that he killed Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
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