Suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
Prosecutors are trying to convince state District Judge Tony Graf that they have enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial on an aggravated murder charge. After the hearing concludes , which is expected to happen Friday, Graf must determine if the case should proceed, which experts say is likely.
Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination on the Utah Valley University campus, for which prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Robinson had no prior criminal record before his arrest in Kirk's shooting death.
Robinson has not yet entered a plea. His attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence. They have, however, sought to get the death penalty taken off the table, so far unsuccessfully.
Robinson's roommate was given immunity in exchange for statements, state investigator says
State Bureau of Investigation Agent Brian Davis said at Wednesday's preliminary hearing that Lance Twiggs was given "use immunity" for Twiggs' statements, meaning a prosecutor has agreed not to use those statements against someone in a criminal case.