Robinson defense alleging prosecutor misconduct
Criminal defense lawyer Josh Ritter appeared on “Fox & Friends Weekend” to discuss the Tyler Robinson death penalty case, where defense attorneys claim prosecutors acted improperly through their public comments to the media. He also addressed the criticism directed at the Metcalf family after the Karmelo Anthony verdict.
Lance Twiggs — the transgender roommate and romantic partner of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk — received limited immunity for a recorded statement he provided to investigators in April, according to a newly filed court document.
In a filing submitted Tuesday, prosecutors said Twiggs was granted “use immunity” for a statement he volunteered to authorities on April 20. They are now seeking to introduce both that recorded statement and Twiggs’ communications with Robinson from around the time of Kirk’s death during a preliminary hearing scheduled for July.
Tyler Robinson is seen during a hearing in 4th District Court in Provo on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via Pool)
“On April 20, 2026, in preparation for the preliminary hearing, Mr. Twiggs gave a recorded statement under oath and after an admonition that any false statement would be punishable by law and could be charged as obstruction of justice. Mr. Twiggs was also given use-immunity by the United States Attorney’s Office and the Utah County Attorney’s Office—meaning that his statements at that April 20 meeting could not be used against him,” prosecutors wrote in the filing.
This is a developing story.
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