During a preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, Tyler Robinson, 23, allegedly confessed to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in text messages to his roommate, Lance Twiggs, following the shooting on September 10, 2025. Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent Brian Davis presented evidence, including text exchanges where Robinson expressed remorse and described his motives, stating he had "enough of his hatred." Robinson reportedly indicated he had planned the shooting for over a week and discussed the retrieval of a rifle he left behind. He also instructed Twiggs to delete their conversation and mentioned intentions to turn himself in to authorities. The hearing continues as prosecutors build their case against Robinson.
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Tyler Robinson Testifies in Preliminary Hearing for Alleged Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, allegedly confessed in text messages to his roommate, expressing remorse and detailing his motives during a preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah. The hearing included testimony from a state agent who read portions of the text exchanges, where Robinson discussed his plans and actions following the shooting.
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Tyler Robinson Testifies in Preliminary Hearing for Alleged Assassination of Charlie Kirk