Topline: A courtroom video and a new filing from Charlie Kirk’s widow have raised the stakes in the next hearing for the man charged in Kirk’s killing.
Published: July 10, 2026 7:11 am ET
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Tyler Robinson, right, the suspected killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk (via Facebook / Utah Governor’s Office)
PROVO, UT —A newly aired courtroom video and a fresh filing from Charlie Kirk’s widow have raised the stakes in the next hearing for the man charged in Kirk’s killing.
News4JAX reported that prosecutors played video in a Utah court in which Lance Twiggs, identified as Tyler Robinson’s roommate and romantic partner, said Robinson told him he wished he had not done it the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University. WFLA reported separately that Erika Kirk has filed to have evidence admitted at the preliminary hearing displayed publicly during the proceedings.
The reported statement gives prosecutors a more pointed piece of courtroom narrative than a routine scheduling update. If the video is ultimately allowed to stand as part of the case record, it could become one of the most closely watched details from the hearing because it speaks to what Robinson allegedly said after the shooting rather than only what investigators say happened at the scene.
Erika Kirk’s filing adds a second layer to the hearing by turning part of the case into a fight over public access. In a closely followed prosecution, whether exhibits are merely discussed or actually shown in open court can shape how much the public understands about the evidence before the case moves deeper into the criminal process.
Robinson is accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk during a public appearance at Utah Valley University. Recent coverage has already signaled that the preliminary-hearing phase would center on contested evidence and statements from people close to the accused, so Thursday’s developments appear to sharpen both of those fronts at once.
What comes next is whether the court allows the public to see more of the admitted evidence and how heavily prosecutors lean on the roommate video as the hearing continues.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Tyler Robinson, right, the suspected killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk (via Facebook / Utah Governor’s Office)
PROVO, UT —A newly aired courtroom video and a fresh filing from Charlie Kirk’s widow have raised the stakes in the next hearing for the man charged in Kirk’s killing.
News4JAX reported that prosecutors played video in a Utah court in which Lance Twiggs, identified as Tyler Robinson’s roommate and romantic partner, said Robinson told him he wished he had not done it the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University. WFLA reported separately that Erika Kirk has filed to have evidence admitted at the preliminary hearing displayed publicly during the proceedings.
The reported statement gives prosecutors a more pointed piece of courtroom narrative than a routine scheduling update. If the video is ultimately allowed to stand as part of the case record, it could become one of the most closely watched details from the hearing because it speaks to what Robinson allegedly said after the shooting rather than only what investigators say happened at the scene.
Erika Kirk’s filing adds a second layer to the hearing by turning part of the case into a fight over public access. In a closely followed prosecution, whether exhibits are merely discussed or actually shown in open court can shape how much the public understands about the evidence before the case moves deeper into the criminal process.
Robinson is accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk during a public appearance at Utah Valley University. Recent coverage has already signaled that the preliminary-hearing phase would center on contested evidence and statements from people close to the accused, so Thursday’s developments appear to sharpen both of those fronts at once.
What comes next is whether the court allows the public to see more of the admitted evidence and how heavily prosecutors lean on the roommate video as the hearing continues.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Court Video: Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Allegedly Said, ‘I Wish I Hadn’t Done It’
A courtroom video and a new filing from Charlie Kirk’s widow have raised the stakes in the next hearing for the man charged in Kirk’s killing.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: July 10, 2026 7:11 am ET
Tyler Robinson, right, the suspected killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk (via Facebook / Utah Governor’s Office)
PROVO, UT —A newly aired courtroom video and a fresh filing from Charlie Kirk’s widow have raised the stakes in the next hearing for the man charged in Kirk’s killing.
News4JAX reported that prosecutors played video in a Utah court in which Lance Twiggs, identified as Tyler Robinson’s roommate and romantic partner, said Robinson told him he wished he had not done it the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University. WFLA reported separately that Erika Kirk has filed to have evidence admitted at the preliminary hearing displayed publicly during the proceedings.
The reported statement gives prosecutors a more pointed piece of courtroom narrative than a routine scheduling update. If the video is ultimately allowed to stand as part of the case record, it could become one of the most closely watched details from the hearing because it speaks to what Robinson allegedly said after the shooting rather than only what investigators say happened at the scene.
Erika Kirk’s filing adds a second layer to the hearing by turning part of the case into a fight over public access. In a closely followed prosecution, whether exhibits are merely discussed or actually shown in open court can shape how much the public understands about the evidence before the case moves deeper into the criminal process.
Robinson is accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk during a public appearance at Utah Valley University. Recent coverage has already signaled that the preliminary-hearing phase would center on contested evidence and statements from people close to the accused, so Thursday’s developments appear to sharpen both of those fronts at once.
What comes next is whether the court allows the public to see more of the admitted evidence and how heavily prosecutors lean on the roommate video as the hearing continues.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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