See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and KATRINA SCHOLLENBERGER, US HEAD OF LIVE NEWS and RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Updated: 21:34 BST, 8 July 2026
Prosecutors in Tyler Robinson's pre-trial hearing introduced a video of the alleged assassin turning himself into cops as evidence. The video depicts Robinson, dressed in a maroon shirt, jeans and a hat, in a room in the Washington County Sheriff's office on September 11, 2025, a day after he had allegedly shot and killed Charlie Kirk.Later this week, prosecutors are expected to introduce a video interview conducted with the alleged assassin's trans lover, Lance Twiggs.Twiggs will not testify in person during the week-long hearings, but prosecutors said they plan to introduce a recorded statement from the key witness into evidence. It is unclear when Twiggs' video testimony will be entered into court, but the interview was submitted as evidence earlier this year. In crucial pre-trial hearings that began Monday, prosecutors set the stage for the high-profile case as they attempt to prove probable cause to take Robinson, 23, to trial. On Tuesday evening, prosecutors presented an FBI report that linked Robinson's DNA to the towel and also a screwdriver - with DNA from his transgender lover and roommate, Twiggs, also on the items. Defense attorneys, however, spent more than three hours on Tuesday attempting to cast doubt on the findings in court. Follow the Daily Mail for the latest updates... Court shown footage of Robinson when he turned himself inProsecutors introduced footage of Tyler Robinson turning himself in while questioning Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent Brian Davis.Davis said Robinson arrived at the Washington County Sheriff's Office with his parents and a family friend.The agent also added that he was one of the investigators who interviewed Robinson's mother.19:42Tyler Robinson hearing braces for trans lover testimonyProsecutors are expected to introduce an exhibit that shows a recorded statement from Tyler Robinson's trans lover and roommate, Lance Twiggs.It is unclear when Twiggs' video testimony will be entered into court, but prosecutors included it on a list of evidence submitted earlier this year.Prosecutors are also said to introduce an exhibit that is a photo of a 'burnt note from apartment.'On Wednesday, Robinson's defense attorneys raised concerns about a 22-page transcript of a video that has not yet been introduced in court.'We provided the state, I want to say about a day and a half ago, with proposed redactions because we believe that portions of it are not admissible even in a preliminary hearing,' the defense lawyer said.The prosecutors said they intend to introduce that video today, and the judge agreed to address the defense's concerns when the issue arises.19:26Tyler Robinson stares straight ahead in courtTyler Robinson stared straight ahead as he was greeted by the judge on the third day of his pre-trial hearing. 19:13Judge reminds lawyers hearing is scheduled to end on FridayJudge Tony Graf started today's hearing by reminding the prosecution and defense that the pre-trial hearing is scheduled to end by Friday at 5pm MT.He then asked the attorneys to inform him of the remaining witnesses they will present.Prosecutors said they will call Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent Brian Davis to testify today, and added they may bring Utah Department of Public Safety Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina back to the stand.Faumunia's testimony will likely extend into Thursday, and then the prosecution’s presentation will be finished.The defense team plans to call two remaining witnesses, both from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.19:06Tyler Robinson brought to court in armored vehicle Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, was brought to court for a third day in armored vehicle, Fox News reported.Robinson, 23, faces the possibility of the death penalty if he is convicted of murdering Kirk at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. He has remained in custody in Utah ever since, and a judge set to determine if prosecutors have enough evidence to take him to trial this week.Robinson has not entered a plea.19:00Tyler Robinson made contact with Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA colleagues before deadly shootingCharlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson made contact with several members of the conservative activist's organization Turning Point USA before the assassination, his pre-trial hearing heard on Tuesday.18:58Charlie Kirk's parents arrive arm-in-armCharlie Kirk's parents continued to present as a unified front, arriving arm-in-arm at the Utah courthouse on Wednesday.18:45Read final texts Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson sent trans lover after assassinationCharlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson texted his transgender partner explaining his motive for the shooting, prosecutors allege.His lover, Lance Twiggs, is expected to delivery testimony in a recorded statement at this week's hearing.18:44Tyler Robinson's family rushes into courtTyler Robinson's family quickly walked into court today for the third day of his pre-trial hearing.The family has been in court since the hearing kicked off on Monday, after convincing Robinson to turn himself in.18:30All the Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories that have been DEBUNKED Charlie Kirk's on-camera assassination ten months ago sparked a wave of conspiracy theories and social media frenzy immediately after the conservative firebrand's death. But at the pre-trial hearings for suspected killer Tyler Robinson, 23, in Provo, Utah, this week, several theories peddled by popular streamers quickly came under scrutiny. 18:15Tyler Robinson's lawyer's VERY colorful track recordProsecutors in the case against accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson cited his defense attorney's colorful track record as they sparred over allowing key evidence in his murder trial.His defense attorney Kathy Nester, 59, attempted to prevent key evidence from being admitted at his pre-trial hearings this week.Nester is a veteran trial attorney with a number of infamous defendants on her resume.18:00Lawyers argued over statement from TPUSA memberOn Tuesday, prosecutors and Tyler Robinson's defense lawyers argued over whether a statement by Charlie Kirk's friend and Turning Point USA board member, David Englehardt, was admissible.Prosecutors claimed the statement confirmed Robinson's alleged motive in the shooting.'This doesn't say anything about Mr. Robinson's state of mind,' defense attorney Richard Novak said.'I don't think that this court should be deciding - based on the record before it - where, if at all, politics and religion intersect.'The judge ruled that the statement was relevant and would be 'provisionally admitted,' with a final decision to be made at a later date.
