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Utah Judge Denies Request to Compel Witness in Kirk Shooting Case
Judge Tony Graf ruled Monday that Lance Twiggs does not need to appear at an upcoming preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of shooting Charlie Kirk. The decision allows prosecutors to present a video interview instead of live testimony.
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Utah Judge Tony Graf denied Tyler Robinson’s request to force Lance Twiggs to appear in a Provo courtroom for a multi-day hearing next month, New York Post reported. The ruling was issued on Monday. Robinson is accused of shooting Charlie Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Sept.
10. Prosecutors plan to show an April 20 video interview that Twiggs had with investigators at the July 6 preliminary hearing. Robinson’s lawyers argued that since Twiggs’ interview was going to be shown, they should have the opportunity to cross-examine him live, including about his partial immunity agreement.
Judge Tony Graf ruled that Lance Twiggs, who lives out of state, did not need to be brought into court for the probable cause hearing. Graf stated that any cross-examination of Twiggs can take place if he is called at trial. Twiggs has told law enforcement that Robinson texted him admitting to the shooting, to hiding the gun, tossing the clothes, and asking Twiggs not to tell the cops, according to prosecutors.
Robinson has not yet entered a plea. Judge Tony Graf plans to issue a ruling on Friday on Robinson’s request to hold prosecutors in contempt for allegedly violating a gag order. The defense has asked Judge Tony Graf to remove the death penalty from consideration due to the alleged gag order violation by prosecutors.
