Tyler Robinson’s former romantic partner recounts tearful alleged confession in court

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA screen displays images of late US right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk during the "Marche pour la Vie" (March for Life) to protest against France's bill for the creation of a right to assisted dying, at the Place Vauban, in Paris (AFP/Getty)Lance Twiggs, Tyler Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner, testified that Robinson confessed to killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Twiggs told investigators Robinson admitted the killing and expressed regret the morning after the shooting, with emotional recordings of his interview played in court.Robinson, 23, faces charges of aggravated murder and six other offenses for the September 10, 2025, shooting death of Kirk at Utah Valley University, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.Prosecutors presented text messages and Discord posts allegedly from Robinson, including one where he stated he targeted Kirk because he "had enough of his hatred."The defense disputes the characterization of the messages and challenges the forensic evidence, while Judge Tony Graf is expected to rule on whether the case proceeds to trial after oral arguments on September 1.In fullTyler Robinson’s former romantic partner recounts alleged confession in courtMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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