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Prosecutors to lay out case against Charlie Kirk killing suspect - NBC ... Crime and Courts Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for defendant Tyler Robinson. By Hannah Schoenbaum and Matthew Brown | The Associated Press • Published 5 hours ago • Updated 31 minutes ago BOOKMARKER NBCUniversal Media, LLC President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk. A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder. Former Utah Valley University Officer Christopher Bagley said he witnessed Kirk's shooting as the conservative activist spoke to a crowd of thousands last year. Soon after, he went to a nearby gravel rooftop, where it appeared someone had been lying prone with a clear sightline to Kirk's location, Bagley said. “It looks like a sniper pad,” Bagley said, adding, "you’ve got markings of elbows, knees and feet.” Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are WATCH HERE The t…

Charlie Kirk murder suspect ate at Chick-fil-A and changed clothes ... The man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt, bought a meal at Chick-fil-A and made contact with Kirk's staff, before returning in different clothes to shoot the conservative activist from a rooftop, an investigator testified Tuesday. Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent David Hull described Tyler Robinson's alleged movements before and after Kirk was killed as prosecutors played previously unseen campus surveillance videos in state court. The defendant first arrived on campus about four hours before Kirk was killed, Hull said. While the court on Tuesday watched video of Robinson allegedly walking to the roof and lying down, Erika Kirk appeared to be crying and dabbing her eyes. Prosecutors say they intend to seek the death penalty in the case. They are trying to convince Judge Tony Graf that they have enough evidence to bring Robinson to trial on an aggravated murder charge. Robinson has not yet entered a plea. His attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence. They have, however, sought to get the death penalty taken off the table, so far unsuc…

Judge visibly shaken during tense moment watching previously unseen ... ByNATASHA ANDERSON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTERand LUKE KENTON IN PROVO, UTAH andSTEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published:14:06 EDT, 6 July 2026|Updated:00:39 EDT, 7 July 2026 1.2k Viewcomments AUtahjudge visibly winced watching previously unseen footage of Charlie Kirk's killing as his alleged assassin Tyler Robinson had the first day of his preliminary hearing. State District Judge Tony Graf was seen on camera in a Provo courtroom watching the footage. As Kirk is shot in the footage, you can witness Graf affected by what he's just seen. The entire courtroom was silent as it played. The moment came after a somewhat chaotic day in court as Robinson was at one point seen laughing as the Kirk's widow Erika wept just feet away. Erika, dressed in all black, faced her husband's alleged murderer for the first time Monday morning as he appeared before Graf for a five-day preliminary hearing. She had burst into tears before the hearing even started, according to the Daily Mail's reporter in the courtroom. She was accompanied by her rarely-seen in-laws, Robert and Kathryn Kirk. The parents of Robinson wer…

Charlie Kirk's family hit out as judge redacts part of Tyler Robinson's ... ByWILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTERandKATRINA SCHOLLENBERGER, US HEAD OF LIVE NEWSandRACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Updated:18:58 EDT, 8 July 2026 200 Viewcomments Charlie Kirk’s family demanded that testimony from Tyler Robinson’stransgenderlover be played in full after a judge ruled a portion of it could be redacted. ‘To not be transparent, to not be open, to not let the world see what happened will create doubt and distrust in the judicial system, and that’s not what anybody wants,’ the Kirk family representative said in court. 'That’s not what any of us believe should happen here and we’d ask the court to consider the position of the family and making this decision.' Judge Tony Graf ruled on Wednesday that video from Robinson’s lover and roommate, Lance Twiggs, could be published, except for about a 1-minute-and-20-second portion, which the prosecution said they will edit and play in court on Thursday. Robinson’s defense argued that portions of the video are irrelevant and that playing it could impact his right to a fair trial, and they submitted a 20-page transcript of the interview…

Tyler Robinson stopped for Chick-fil-A before killing Charlie Kirk ... PROVO, Utah (Court TV) — Surveillance videos showing the hours before and after political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated were shown in court as prosecutors say they prove Tyler Robinson was the gunman who fired the fatal shot. Investigators say this video shows Tyler Robinson before the murder of Charlie Kirk. (Court TV) Robinson, 23, faces seven state-level charges, including murder, for Kirk’s death. Kirk, 31, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025; he was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Robinson was arrested following a dayslong manhunt that saw the FBI working with other agencies. David Hull, who served as the lead investigator for the Idaho Bureau of Investigation in the case, testified on Tuesday during a multi-day preliminary hearing . Hull said that part of the investigation involved looking through surveillance video from campus; when they did, they soon discovered that Robinson had visited the campus four times between Sept. 10 and Sept. 11. The first visit shows a man in a maroon shirt, dark shorts, a baseball cap and Converse sneakers getting out of …

Now 84° Fri 85° Sat 82° byHeidi Hatch, KUTV Brandon Tatum, a former police officer and conservative commentator who said he knew Kirk before he met his wife, Erika, traveled to Utah for two reasons: to support Kirk's family and to hear the evidence firsthand. (Photo: KUTV) PROVO, Utah (KUTV) —As prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, one of Kirk's closest friends sat quietly in the courtroom, watching expert witnesses testify. Brandon Tatum, a former police officer and conservative commentator who said he knew Kirk before he met his wife, Erika, traveled to Utah for two reasons: to support Kirk's family and to hear the evidence firsthand. "The primary reason is to support the family," Tatum said. "I love Erika Kirk. She's an incredible woman. Charlie was a really good friend of mine. I actually met Charlie before he met Erika. I want to support the family. They're great people. Charlie was a great man. He deserved respect from me and support." The hearing marks the first time Kirk's parents, Robert and Kathryn, and his widow, Erika, have s…

Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing ... Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appears during a hearing in Provo, Utah, in December. (Rick Egan / Salt Lake Tribune / AP) By Matthew Brown and Hannah Schoenbaum July 5, 2026 8:45 AM PT 2 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . SALT LAKE CITY — Charlie Kirk’s widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court, where prosecutors seeking the death penalty will argue that the man charged with killing the conservative activist should stand trial for murder. The five-day preliminary hearing that starts Monday will be the first time members of Kirk’s family are in the Utah courtroom with defendant Tyler Robinson. The hearing will be livestreamed. Robinson turned himself in after the shooting. Prosecutors allege that he also sent a text message confession to his partner and left a note saying he had an opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices “a…

Prosecutors push for trial for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ... Crime and Courts Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial Prosecutors showed several videos of Kirk's shooting as they made their case to state District Judge Tony Graf. By Hannah Schoenbaum and Matthew Brown | The Associated Press • Published July 6, 2026 • Updated on July 6, 2026 at 7:32 pm BOOKMARKER NBCUniversal Media, LLC President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk. A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder. Former Utah Valley University Officer Christopher Bagley said he witnessed Kirk's shooting while the conservative activist was speaking on Sept. 10 to a crowd of thousands. Soon after, Bagley went to a nearby gravel rooftop, where it appeared someone had been lying prone with a clear sightline to Kirk's location, he said. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE “It look…

Now 83° Fri 88° Sat 81° byHeidi Hatch, KUTV Brandon Tatum, a former police officer and conservative commentator who said he knew Kirk before he met his wife, Erika, traveled to Utah for two reasons: to support Kirk's family and to hear the evidence firsthand. (Photo: KUTV) PROVO, Utah (KUTV) —As prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, one of Kirk's closest friends sat quietly in the courtroom, watching expert witnesses testify. Brandon Tatum, a former police officer and conservative commentator who said he knew Kirk before he met his wife, Erika, traveled to Utah for two reasons: to support Kirk's family and to hear the evidence firsthand. "The primary reason is to support the family," Tatum said. "I love Erika Kirk. She's an incredible woman. Charlie was a really good friend of mine. I actually met Charlie before he met Erika. I want to support the family. They're great people. Charlie was a great man. He deserved respect from me and support." The hearing marks the first time Kirk's parents, Robert and Kathryn, and his widow, Erika, have s…

Tyler Robinson seen grinning in court 'just feet away from Erika Kirk ... A video shared on X by Collin Rugg shows alleged Charlie Kirk assassinTyler Robinsonin court for his preliminary hearing on Monday, July 6, in Utah. Robinson is seen in a conversation with a woman, occasionally grinning. This comes as Robinson came face-to-face with Charlie’s widow, Erika Kirk, and Charlie’s parents for the first time since the assassination. “Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson was seen laughing in court today just feet away from Erika Kirk, according to the Daily Mail,” Rugg captioned the video. “The outlet reports that Robinson was seen laughing at one point with his attorney, Kathy Nester.” “Charlie's parents and Erika reportedly left the courtroom today when Utah Valley University police officer Chris Bagley started testifying about the moment Charlie was shot,” he added. Watch the video here:https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2074207511205519429?s=20 Kirk’s family released a statement to local media in advance of Monday's proceedings, which are scheduled to last through Friday. "Every court proceeding serves as a painful reminder of his death and the loss that has irrevocably …

Agent Says Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Ate at Chick-fil-A and Changed ... Up next Published on 07 July 2026 Author Internewscast Share article The post has been shared by 1 people. Facebook 0 X (Twitter) 0 Pinterest 1 Mail 0 The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk allegedly spent hours on the Utah Valley University campus before the shooting, dressed casually in shorts and a T-shirt, purchasing food at Chick-fil-A and interacting with members of Kirk’s staff, an investigator testified Tuesday. Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent David Hull outlined Tyler Robinson’s alleged actions before and after Kirk was fatally shot, as prosecutors showed state court previously unreleased campus surveillance footage. According to Hull, Robinson first arrived at the university roughly four hours before the killing. As the court viewed video that Hull said showed Robinson walking toward a rooftop and lying down, Erika Kirk appeared emotional, crying and wiping her eyes. Prosecutors have said they plan to pursue the death penalty. For now, they are working to persuade Judge Tony Graf that the evidence is sufficient for Robinson to stand trial on an aggravated murder charge. Robinson has not…

Charlie Kirk's widow Erika faces alleged killer of husband in court - LBC Charlie Kirk's widow Erika comes face-to-face with husband's alleged killer for first time at court hearing Tyler Robinson, 23, potentially faces the death penalty if convicted of shooting the right-wing influencer at a rally in Utah last September 7 Jul 2026, 06:12 | Updated: 25m ago Share Facebook WhatsApp Email Link Copied Link CheckCircle Want LBC stories before everyone else? Set us as your Preferred Source on Google Erika Kirk leaving the Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah. Picture: Alamy By Flaminia Luck @flaminialuck Charlie Kirk's widow Erika has come face-to-face with her husband's alleged killer in court for the first time. Listen to this article Loading audio... The right-wing influencer and former ally of Donald Trump was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at a university in Utah last September. Tyler Robinson, 23, who turned himself in to authorities the day after the shooting, is charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstructing justice and witness tampering. A five-day preliminary hearing is currently under way to determine if the case against him should procee…

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it ... Watch live coverage of the fourth day of a key hearing in Charlie Kirk’s murder case in Utah, where prosecutors will lay out their case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing him, and seek the death penalty. PROVO, Utah (AP) — The defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing toldhis roommate“he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day afterthe conservative activistwas shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in court Thursday. Lance Twiggs, who was also suspect Tyler Robinson’s romantic partner, described the interaction with Robinson at their apartment in an interview with law enforcement that was aired by prosecutors. Later that same day — and only about an hour before turning himself in — Robinson posted “it was me at UVU yesterday,” in a chat room on the Discord social media platform, according to messages shown by prosecutors. Defense attorneys unsuccessfully fought against the public release of the statements from Twiggs and the chat room messages. They argued prosecutors would characterize the material as a confession, undermining Robinson’s rig…

Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing ... Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk 23 hours ago Associated Press , Photo by: Ross D. Franklin/AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin FILE - A well-wisher places flowers at a makeshift memorial set up for Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA headquarters, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) (AP) – Charlie Kirk’s widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court where prosecutors seeking the death penalty will argue that the man charged with killing the conservative activist should stand trial for murder. The five-day preliminary hearing that starts Monday will be the first time members of Kirk’s family are in the Utah courtroom with defendant Tyler Robinson . The hearing will be livestreamed. Robinson turned himself in after the shooting. Prosecutors allege that he also sent a text message confession to his partner and left a note saying he had an opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices “and I’m going to take it.” He has not entered a plea in the case, however. Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept…

News National News Actions Facebook Tweet Email “It should be made public”: Charlie Kirk’s family pushes for transparency during evidence hearing Attorney Jeffrey Neiman, who said he represented the Kirk family, said they wanted all evidence admitted in court to be made public. Prev Next Attorneys spent much of the third day of the preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk arguing about which evidence the public should be able to see. (Scripps News) By: Brittany Freeman , Lori Jane Gliha Posted Attorneys spent much of the third day of the preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk arguing about which evidence the public should be able to see. In the midst of hours of debate between the prosecution and the defense, the court heard from a representative for the victim, who pushed for the proceedings to be open. Attorney Jeffrey Neiman, who said he represented the Kirk family, said they wanted all evidence admitted in court to be made public. “I’ve been very hesitant to speak up at these proceedings… but I feel as if we need to,” Neiman said. “The Kirk family believes strongly that if evidence is being admitted in this preliminary hearing, it…

Suspect Ate at Chick-fil-A, Met Staff Before Shooting Charlie Kirk ... Suspect Ate at Chick-fil-A, Met Staff Before Shooting Charlie Kirk, Court Hears Tyler Robinson allegedly ate at Chick-fil-A, interacted with Charlie Kirk's staff, and returned to campus before and after the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University, according to court testimony during a preliminary hearing. 3 hour ago · 5 min read Share New Video Reveals Suspect's Movements Before Charlie Kirk Shooting The man charged with fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college last year was seen walking around the campus, eating at Chick-fil-A, and interacting with Kirk's staff before the incident, according to court testimony. Tyler Robinson, 23, is also reported to have returned near the Utah Valley University crime scene after the shooting and briefly engaged with a police officer, an investigator stated during the hearing. Details regarding Robinson's alleged actions were presented on the second day of a preliminary hearing aimed at determining whether sufficient evidence exists to proceed to trial. Robinson has not yet entered a plea. Throughout the hearing, his defense attorneys have challenged m…

Follow live: Charlie Kirk murder case preliminary hearing - Deseret News Courts Erika Kirk’s lawyer asks for full Lance Twiggs interview to be made public Tyler Robinson is accused of killing Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk Published: July 6, 2026, 9:12 a.m. MDT Updated: July 8, 2026, 6:44 p.m. MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View 202 Comments Share Members of the Joint Special Operations Group arrive at the courthouse after a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, at the 4th District Court in Provo on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Tess Crowley, Deseret News By Emma Pitts , Eva Terry Eva and Emma are covering the preliminary hearings from inside the courtroom and from video of the proceedings. Your browser does not support the audio element. Play audio NEW: Try Article Audio NEW: Try Article Audio Audio quality: | Skip back 15 seconds Play audio Skip forward 15 seconds 00:00 00:00 Decrease playback rate 1.0 x Increase playback rate 00:00 / 00:00 Skip back 15 seconds Play audio Skip forward 15 seconds - 0.5x 0.6x 0.7x 0.8x 0.9x 1.0x 1.1x 1.2x 1.3x 1.4x 1.5x 1.6x 1.7x 1.8x 1.9x 2.0x 2.1x 2.2x 2.3x 2.4x 2.5x 2.6…

What Lance Twiggs' social media reveals about Tyler Robinson's partner ... By Marni Rose McFall News Reporter 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of fatally shooting Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk at a speaking event at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Wednesday, had a romantic partner who was in the process of transitioning from male to female, Utah Governor Spencer Cox told NBC News' Kristen Welker on Sunday on Meet the Press . In a further appearance with CNN on Sunday, Cox said: "This partner has been very cooperative, had no idea that this was happening." The FBI told Fox News that Robinson lived with Twiggs in St. George, Utah, which is four hours from UVU. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed on The Megyn Kelly Show on Tuesday that the name of Robinson's boyfriend is Lance Twiggs. Read More on News Post, pictures, and details from Lance Twiggs' social media show details of their life prior to the shooting. ... Why It Matters President Donald Trump blamed the "radical left" for Kirk's assass…

Charlie Kirk murder suspect said "he wishes he hadn't done it ... Tyler Robinson, the college student accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University in September 2025, acted erratically after the shooting and told his roommate he wished "he hadn't done it," according to an interview played in court Thursday. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and has not entered a plea. Prosecutors allege Robinson confessed in a note left for former roommate and romantic partner Lance Twiggs that he "had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it." Robinson also allegedly sent a text to Twiggs saying he targeted Kirk because he "had enough of his hatred." Twiggs said in a recorded interview with a Utah prosecutor that he saw Robinson the day after the shooting. Twiggs told the prosecutor he had never heard Robinson talk about Kirk before the shooting, and when they talked about politics, it usually focused on President Trump and current events. Twiggs said that when he saw Robinson on Sept. 12, the day after the shooting, he was walking "around a lot" within their apartment. Twiggs said he asked "if what he said was tr…

Candace Owens Claims 'Exclusive Photo' of Tyler Robinson Proves Her ... 28 Crime , Society Published Sep 19, 2025 Candace Owens Claims ‘Exclusive Photo’ Of Tyler Robinson Hours After Kirk Crime Proves Her Theory Marina Urman Entertainment News Writer 15 11 15 Link copied! Share Link copied! Share ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Tyler Robinson was reportedly spotted at a Dairy Queen in Orem, Utah, shortly after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, according to a photo shared by conservative influencer Candace Owens. Owens released the image, allegedly showing the suspected assassin at the fast-food chain, during an episode of her podcast. Kirk was fatally shot in the neck on September 10 while speaking with students at the Utah Valley University campus. RELATED: Highlights Candace Owens shared what she described as an unreleased photo of Tyler Robinson allegedly going to a Dairy Queen after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The Dairy Queen is reportedly located 15 minutes from the college campus where Kirk was shot. Owens highlighted what she called “problematic” details in the photo, suggesting Robinson wasn’t behind the crime. Tyler Robinson was allegedly seen at a Dairy Queen in Orem, Utah, sh…

Now 91° Fri 91° Sat 89° byHeidi Hatch, KUTV PROVO, Utah (KUTV) —As prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, one of Kirk's closest friends said he came to Utah to stand beside the Kirk family. Jack Posobiec, a conservative commentator who worked alongside Kirk at Turning Point USA, has attended the proceedings this week in Provo. He said he planned to travel to Utah even before learning Kirk's widow, Erika, and his parents would be in the courtroom. "I was planning to be here even before we got the news that Erika had decided that she would come as well," Posobiec said. "Just to show support for Charlie and show support for this process, getting the information out, getting the facts out, getting the truth out." MORE:Charlie Kirk's friend says evidence, not social media, should shape public opinion When he learned Kirk's family would attend, he said there was no question he would be there. "When I found out that Erika and Charlie's parents were going to be here, I said, well then, I absolutely have to come." The hearings have been emotional, he said…

Now 85° Fri 85° Sat 82° byHeidi Hatch, KUTV PROVO, Utah (KUTV) —As prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, one of Kirk's closest friends said he came to Utah to stand beside the Kirk family. Jack Posobiec, a conservative commentator who worked alongside Kirk at Turning Point USA, has attended the proceedings this week in Provo. He said he planned to travel to Utah even before learning Kirk's widow, Erika, and his parents would be in the courtroom. "I was planning to be here even before we got the news that Erika had decided that she would come as well," Posobiec said. "Just to show support for Charlie and show support for this process, getting the information out, getting the facts out, getting the truth out." MORE:Charlie Kirk's friend says evidence, not social media, should shape public opinion When he learned Kirk's family would attend, he said there was no question he would be there. "When I found out that Erika and Charlie's parents were going to be here, I said, well then, I absolutely have to come." The hearings have been emotional, he said…

Inside the courtroom during Tyler Robinson's murder hearing - Deseret News Utah Police/Courts Utah A quiet, heavy day of evidence in Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing The courtroom gallery’s first row held Charlie Kirk’s parents, Erika Kirk, Donald Trump Jr. and others Published: July 6, 2026, 9:00 p.m. MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View 1 Comment Share Erika Kirk leaves the Fourth District Courthouse, Monday, July 6, 2026, in Provo, Utah, after a hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Marielle Scott, Associated Press By Eva Terry Eva Terry is a staff writer with the Politics and the West team, covering energy and the environment. Your browser does not support the audio element. Play audio NEW: Try Article Audio NEW: Try Article Audio Audio quality: | Skip back 15 seconds Play audio Skip forward 15 seconds 00:00 00:00 Decrease playback rate 1.0 x Increase playback rate 00:00 / 00:00 Skip back 15 seconds Play audio Skip forward 15 seconds - 0.5x 0.6x 0.7x 0.8x 0.9x 1.0x 1.1x 1.2x 1.3x 1.4x 1.5x 1.6x 1.7x 1.8x 1.9x 2.0x 2.1x 2.2x 2.3x 2.4x 2.5x 2.6x 2.7x 2.8x 2.9x 3.0x + Charlie Kirk’s parents, his widow, Donald Trump Jr., and nea…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah prosecutors plan to play audio clips in open court Thursday of law enforcement officials interviewing the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Defense attorneys fought against the public release of the statements from Tyler Robinson's roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs. They said prosecutors would characterize the statements as a confession, undermining Robinson's right to a fair trial if the statements are broadcast by the media. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and has not entered a plea. He turned himself in a day after the fatal shooting of Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump credited with helping galvanize the youth vote for Trump in the 2024 election. Prosecutors allege Robinson confessed in a note left for Twiggs that read: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.” Robinson also allegedly sent a text to Twiggs saying he targeted Kirk because he “had enough of his hatred.” Twiggs spoke to authorities on Sept. 12 — two days after Kirk was assassinated while…

Erika Kirk comes face-to-face with husband's alleged killer Tyler ... Ukrainian woman 'behind Monaco bomb attack shot dead near Kyiv' WATCH: Donald Trump pays tribute to 'great friend' Charlie Kirk during State of the Union Address GB NEWS ByDan McDonald, Published: 07/07/2026 Updated: 07/07/2026 Erika Kirk appeared visibly emotional as she sat in the Utah courtroom Erika Kirk came face-to-face with the man accused of murdering her husband in a Utah courtroom on Monday as a preliminary hearing began into the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstructing justice and witness tampering following the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University last September. The five-day hearing will see prosecutors attempt to persuade a judge that there is enough evidence for him to stand trial, where they intend to pursue the death penalty. Mr Robinson, who handed himself in to police the day after the shooting, has not yet entered a plea to the charges. Mr Kirk, 31, was delivering a speech on the Orem campus when he was shot dead on September 10, 2025. The founder of Turning Point USA, a con…

A woman sleeps outside the courthouse in hopes to get access to the limited public seating available at a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, in Provo, Utah, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: July 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM EDT | UPDATED: July 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By TY ONEIL and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN PROVO, Utah (AP) — Folding chairs, sleeping pads and blankets litter the entrance to the Utah courthouse each day before a preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk . People have been lining up early — sometimes sleeping there overnight — in hopes of getting a wristband that will allow them access to the courtroom. The 14 coveted seats reserved for the public are first come, first served. The weeklong preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson has attracted intense national and significant international attention. Wall-to-wall media coverage through livestreams and daily updates has fueled the mix of curiosity and scrutiny that has prompted many spectators to angle for a spot in the courtroom. The hearing is ex…

Iryna Zarutska's alleged killer SCREAMS at judge in foul outburst as he ... ByJAMES GORDON, US NEWS REPORTER Published:00:37 EDT, 10 June 2026|Updated:08:17 EDT, 10 June 2026 707 Viewcomments The man accused of fatally stabbing a young Ukrainian refugee aboard aNorth Carolinatrain erupted in court on Tuesday, screaming at a federal judge moments before he was formally declared unfit to stand trial. Decarlos Brown Jr, 35, repeatedly interrupted proceedings during a hearing in Charlotte, demanding to know whether the judge had reviewed his mental health evaluation and insisting he wanted to press charges against theFBI. Brown continued shouting as court officers moved to escort him from the courtroom, making remarks about having 'material in his body' and asking whether the judge had received a letter from his mother. The outburst came as a federal judge ruled that Brown ismentally incompetent to stand trialin the killing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, last year. Brown is charged federally with causing death on a mass transportation system, an offense punishable by death. He also faces a separate state charge of first-degree murder, although that case h…

Tyler Robinson, Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing, Seen Laughing During ... Up next Published on 06 July 2026 Author Internewscast Share article The post has been shared by 0 people. Facebook 0 X (Twitter) 0 Pinterest 0 Mail 0 Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was seen laughing in court while Kirk’s widow, Erika, cried only a short distance away. Dressed entirely in black, Erika Kirk came face-to-face with her husband’s alleged killer for the first time Monday morning, as Robinson appeared before a Utah judge for the start of a five-day preliminary hearing. According to the Daily Mail’s reporter inside the courtroom, Erika broke down in tears before proceedings had even begun. She was joined in court by her rarely seen in-laws, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, as the family gathered for the emotionally charged hearing. Donald Trump Jr and his wife, Bettina Anderson Trump, were also present to support the grieving widow and sat in the front row. Robinson, meanwhile, was reportedly seen laughing with his attorney, Kathy Nester, before the hearing got underway. The proceeding will determine whether he must stand trial in Kirk’s killing. Robinson, 23, has been charged wit…

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing told roommate "he wishes he hadn't done ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PROVO, Utah (AP) — Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing told roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it," police video played in court reveals. More from this section Politics ‘We are waiting for the Americans to save us’ – in crisis, Cubans have given up on reform from within Updated 5 hrs ago Politics Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes Updated 5 hrs ago Politics South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International Updated 38 mins ago Politics From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention Updated Jul 8, 2026 Inside Killeen Podcast Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Ap_politics Apnewsalert General News Assassination Of Charlie…

CNN - National <i>Rick Egan/The Salt Lake Tribune/Pool/AP/File via CNN Newsource</i><br/>Tyler Robinson By CNN Newsource today at 10:16 AM Published July 9, 2026 2:53 PM By Andi Babineau, Nicki Brown, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, told investigators Robinson “said he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after the fatal shooting. “He started crying a little bit and said he wishes he hadn’t done it, and then kept going around and just doing stuff, I think to keep himself busy or distracted or something,” the roommate, Lance Twiggs, told prosecutors in a videotaped interview shown in court Thursday, as part of a multiday hearing. “Eventually he said that he would talk to his parents or turn himself over,” Twiggs said. Officials testified Robinson surrendered to police later that day. Utah prosecutors this week are displaying some of their evidence – including surveillance footage, the results of DNA testing and ballistics analysis – to try and convince a judge there’s enough to proceed to trial. State prosecutors with the Utah County Attorney’s Office rested their case in chief Thursday after…

Now 74° Fri 92° Sat 87° Flood Watch is in effect from 2 to 11 p.m. for the DMV. Strong storms could bring damaging winds, lightning and localized flooding. byHANNAH SCHOENBAUM & MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) —The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in court Thursday. Lance Twiggs, who was also suspect Tyler Robinson's romantic partner, described the interaction with Robinson at their apartment in an interview with law enforcement that was aired by prosecutors. Later that same day — and only about an hour before turning himself in — Robinson posted "it was me at UVU yesterday," in a chat room on the Discord social media platform, according to messages shown by prosecutors. Defense attorneys unsuccessfully fought against the public release of the statements from Twiggs and the chat room messages. They argued prosecutors would characterize the material as a confession, undermining Robinson's right to a fair trial if the statements are broadcast by the media. But …

Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand ... Home News Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin ReddIt Email Print By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, appears during a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, on Dec. 11, 2025. The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool, File Deputy Utah County Attorney Ryan McBride cross-examines during a hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, in 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, on Friday, June 12. The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool ❮ ❯ 🔊 Listen to this PROVO, Utah — A key hearing kicks off Monday in Charlie Kirk’s murder case in Utah, where prosecutors aim to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try his accused killer and seek the death penalty. The five-day preliminary hearing will mark the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far — and the first time that Kirk’s parents and widow will be in the courtroom with defendant Tyler Robinson. Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. …

Charlie Kirk widow comes face-to-face with alleged killer Erika Kirk attended court on Monday on the first day of a preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for Tyler Robinson to stand trial for her husband's murder / ©AFP (AFP) – The widow of assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk came face-to-face Monday with the man alleged to have killed him during a court hearing in the western United States. Erika Kirk was among those attending a preliminary hearing that will determine if there is enough evidence for 23-year-old Tyler Robinson to face trial over the September 2025 shooting on a Utah university campus. The killing of Kirk, a right-wing luminary whose Turning Point USA organization was key to mobilizing young people to vote for President Donald Trump, sent shockwaves through America’s politics and roiled debate for weeks. Erika Kirk, who was accompanied in the Utah court by Donald Trump Jr. and other high-profile figures on the right, said her husband had been “beloved.” “Every court proceeding serves as a painful reminder of his death and the loss that has irrevocably impacted our lives and the lives of his children,” she wrote on social media ho…

PROVO, Utah — Prosecutors argued Monday they have sufficient evidence to try Tyler Robinson for the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and seek the death penalty. Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting at Utah Valley University.

Now 79° Fri 81° Sat 77° byHeidi Hatch, KUTV PROVO, Utah (KUTV) —As prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, one of Kirk's closest friends said he came to Utah to stand beside the Kirk family. Jack Posobiec, a conservative commentator who worked alongside Kirk at Turning Point USA, has attended the proceedings this week in Provo. He said he planned to travel to Utah even before learning Kirk's widow, Erika, and his parents would be in the courtroom. "I was planning to be here even before we got the news that Erika had decided that she would come as well," Posobiec said. "Just to show support for Charlie and show support for this process, getting the information out, getting the facts out, getting the truth out." MORE:Charlie Kirk's friend says evidence, not social media, should shape public opinion When he learned Kirk's family would attend, he said there was no question he would be there. "When I found out that Erika and Charlie's parents were going to be here, I said, well then, I absolutely have to come." The hearings have been emotional, he said…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PROVO, Utah (AP) — The defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday. Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler Robinson’s romantic partner, described the interaction with Robinson during a recorded interview with a prosecutor on April 20. Defense attorneys had fought against the public release of the statements from Twiggs, saying prosecutors would characterize the statements as a confession, undermining Robinson's right to a fair trial if the statements are broadcast by the media. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and has not entered a plea. He turned himself in a day after the fatal shooting of Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump credited with helping galvanize young voters for the Republican in the 2024 election. Prosecutors allege Robinson confessed in a note left for Twiggs that read: “I had the opportunity to…

Now 82° Fri 82° Sat 79° byHANNAH SCHOENBAUM & MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) —The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in court Thursday. Lance Twiggs, who was also suspect Tyler Robinson's romantic partner, described the interaction with Robinson at their apartment in an interview with law enforcement that was aired by prosecutors. Later that same day — and only about an hour before turning himself in — Robinson posted "it was me at UVU yesterday," in a chat room on the Discord social media platform, according to messages shown by prosecutors. Defense attorneys unsuccessfully fought against the public release of the statements from Twiggs and the chat room messages. They argued prosecutors would characterize the material as a confession, undermining Robinson's right to a fair trial if the statements are broadcast by the media. But after prolonged debate that included an attorney for Kirk's family arguing for the material to be released, state District Judge Tony…