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THU · 2026-07-09 · 22:03 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0710-91757
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says

Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, reportedly expressed regret and intended to surrender to police the day after the killing, according to his former roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs. This information was revealed in a video interview played in court on Thursday as prosecutors sought to establish sufficient evidence for a trial.

ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-09 · 22:03 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing expressed regret after shooting, roommate says
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Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, reportedly expressed regret and intended to surrender to police the day after the killing, according to his former roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs. This information was revealed in a video interview played in court on Thursday as prosecutors sought to establish sufficient evidence for a trial. The hearing, which has involved disputes over admissible evidence, is part of the legal proceedings against Robinson, who faces seven charges including aggravated murder. Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty, and Robinson has not yet entered a plea.

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Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Robinson.

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Robinson faces seven criminal charges including aggravated murder.

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Prosecutors are trying to convince a Utah judge they have sufficient evidence against Robinson to warrant a trial.

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The recorded interview with Robinson’s former roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, was presented in court.

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Tyler Robinson expressed regret a day after the killing and planned to hand himself over to police.

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The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, told prosecutors that Robinson expressed regret a day after the killing and planned to hand himself over to police, according to a video interview played in court on Thursday.The recorded interview with Robinson’s former roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, was presented as prosecutors tried to convince a Utah judge they have sufficient evidence against Robinson to warrant ‌a trial – part of a week-long hearing that has featured lengthy back-and-forth arguments about what evidence should be admissible.Robinson, who was studying to be an electrician at the time of the shooting, faces seven criminal charges including aggravated murder. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. He has yet to enter a plea.
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