Internal Digital Evidence Presented During Preliminary Hearing of Tyler Robinson Trial
During the preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, explosive testimony emerged as Tyler Robinson’s former roommate, Lance Twiggs, revealed a confession. Twiggs, granted immunity, produced detailed text messages and a confession where Robinson admitted to killing Charlie Kirk and expressed regret over it.
Prosecutors are intensifying their efforts against Robinson, who is accused of assassinating Kirk. They assert that the evidence supporting their case is sufficient for a trial.
After a five-day preliminary hearing earlier this month, prosecutors submitted the first of three briefs requested by Judge Tony Graf. The judge emphasized that the evidence indicates probable cause for all charges against Robinson.
Prosecutors stated, “This is likely to be the simplest and most straightforward restraining sentence this court has ever experienced.” They pointed out that Robinson confessed to several acquaintances, including his roommate and girlfriend, about carrying out the assassination in front of about 3,000 witnesses at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, before surrendering to law enforcement.
This filing highlights that Robinson’s confession is just a part of the overall case.
A friend of Charlie Kirk has described the court evidence as “devastating” after disturbing surveillance footage was shown. Prosecutors claimed these confessions establish probable cause for most of the charges.
Additionally, they noted that DNA testing, surveillance footage, and witness accounts corroborate the alleged offenses. The court should bind Robinson for trial on all counts, they argue.
There are claims that Robinson’s just-discussed DNA, along with that of Twiggs, was found, serving as critical evidence in Kirk’s assassination. According to prosecutors, Robinson allegedly told Twiggs, “I had a chance to take Charlie Kirk out, so I took it.” He reportedly confessed to planning the assassination for “a little over a week,” and discussed retrieving the rifle afterward, expressing a willingness to turn himself in.
Furthermore, evidence presented during the preliminary hearing includes surveillance video tracking Robinson before and after the shooting, shell casings thought to be from the murder weapon, and DNA linked to a towel and screwdriver. Eyewitness testimonies reported seeing the alleged shooter on a rooftop overlooking the incident.
Prosecutors maintain that there is little doubt that Robinson will face trial on all seven charges. They argue that he purposely targeted Kirk, recklessly endangering bystanders by firing a high-powered rifle at a large crowd gathered to hear the conservative activist speak.
Judge Graf had previously asked for written arguments following the preliminary hearing rather than making an immediate decision. The defense plans to file written objections soon, with prosecutors expected to respond before oral arguments scheduled for September 1.
Robinson, 23, has not entered a plea yet. He faces aggravated murder charges along with six other felony and misdemeanor counts related to Kirk’s death. If Judge Graf affirms probable cause, Robinson will move forward to trial, facing potential death penalty charges for aggravated murder.
