Judge in Charlie Kirk case blocks parts of roommate video
A Utah judge on Wednesday barred parts of a recorded interview with the roommate of Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer from being played in court after a defense lawyer said prosecutors would portray the clips as “confessions” and jeopardize the defendant’s right to a fair trial.
In response to the defense concerns, District Court Judge Tony Graf called for several cuts to what could be played in court, but noted he would consider the entire recording in determining whether prosecutors had made a case to try Tyler Robinson, 23. Robinson faces seven criminal charges, including aggravated murder, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
Investigators allege Robinson shot Kirk, 31, in front of thousands of people as the prominent ally of President Donald Trump debated with students at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.The ruling on the interview with Lance Twiggs came on the third day of a key hearing in Provo, Utah. Twiggs has not been charged in the case. On April 20 he agreed to take part in an interview with prosecutors and police in lieu of having to testify in this week’s preliminary hearing, prosecutor Lauren Hunt told the court.
Robinson’s lawyer Richard Novak unsuccessfully called on Graf to have the video shown in a closed hearing, saying it could prejudice potential jurors and violate Robinson’s rights to a fair trial.
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