Faulty reasoning signals

• Negativity Bias - 14.8%
• Anchoring Bias - 11.1%
• Quote-first Misdirection - 8.1%

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(L) Tyler Robinson speaks with his defense attorney Kathryn Nester on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Trent Nelson-Pool/Getty Images) (Background) Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf on July 7, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Trent Nelson – Pool/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Lillian Mann

6:30 PM – Wednesday, July 8, 2026

During the multi-day preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, state District Judge Tony Graf ruled that a recorded law enforcement interview with Lance Twiggs — the former roommate and romantic partner of Tyler Robinson — could be played in court “with some redactions.”

The video allegedly contains second-hand remarks by Robinson, the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as well as text messages the 23-year-old reportedly sent to his former roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, 22.

Robinson’s defense attorney, Richard Novak, fiercely objected to playing the video in an open court broadcast, arguing that prosecutors intend to frame the clips as “confessions,” which could heavily prejudice potential future jurors.

Nonetheless, on the third day of Robinson’s five-day preliminary hearing, Graf denied the defense’s request to close the courtroom or block the video entirely. Instead, he ordered specific cuts and redactions to portions of the video near the end before it can be played and broadcasted.

However, Judge Graf noted that he will watch and consider the full, unedited recording privately to help him determine if there is enough probable cause to send Robinson to a full trial.

On Wednesday, State Bureau of Investigation Agent Brian Davis testified that Lance Twiggs, Robinson’s former roommate, had been interviewed twice during the investigation. Davis added that Twiggs was granted immunity for his statements, ensuring they cannot be used against him in any future criminal prosecution.

Before Judge Graf’s ruling on Wednesday, Amanda Bakker — an FBI forensic DNA examiner and analyst — testified that matching DNA evidence was found on a towel wrapped around the purported murder weapon, which was recovered near Utah Valley University, where the assassination took place.

Authorities have previously released text messages in which Robinson allegedly confessed to the horrific murder of Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University.

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