Judge Tony Graf

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, challenged the reliability of DNA evidence and confessions during a hearing. Prosecutors asserted they have overwhelming evidence, including DNA analysis and a recorded interview with a former roommate, to advance the case to trial. Judge Tony Graf will decide the case's next steps after further proceedings.

Utah prosecutors plan to play redacted statements from Lance Twiggs, the roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is charged with aggravated murder for killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Defense attorneys argue public release of the statements could prejudice Robinson's fair trial, while prosecutors seek to present evidence at a preliminary hearing to secure a trial date.

Judge Tony Graf ruled to allow a video statement from Tyler Robinson's trans lover Lance Twiggs in court, with a minor redaction near the end of the statement.

A judge in Utah flinched and moved his seat during a hearing when disturbing footage of Tyler Robinson shooting Charlie Kirk through the neck was shown. The case involves the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder.

A Utah judge held prosecutors in contempt for media comments about the defendant's guilt in the murder case of Charlie Kirk. The judge denied removing the death penalty as a sanction but emphasized addressing bias through jury selection. The defendant, Tyler Robinson, faces aggravated murder charges for Kirk's killing, which occurred during a public event at Utah Valley University.

A Utah judge held prosecutors in contempt for commenting to media about Tyler Robinson's guilt in the murder case of Charlie Kirk. The judge denied removing the death penalty as a sanction but emphasized resolving potential bias through jury screening. Robinson, who has not entered a plea, is charged with aggravated murder in the September 10 killing of Kirk.

Tyler Robinson's defense team failed to subpoena his former roommate, Lance Twiggs, for a preliminary hearing regarding his alleged involvement in the September 2023 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus. Judge Tony Graf ruled that the hearing aims to determine sufficient evidence for trial, not guilt, and allowed prosecutors to use a recorded statement from Twiggs, a key witness in the case.

A Utah judge denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during a preliminary hearing for the murder of Charlie Kirk. The judge emphasized that preliminary hearings determine if there's enough evidence for trial, not guilt or innocence, and allowed prosecutors to use recorded statements from the roommate. DNA evidence linking Robinson to the murder weapon was presented, but defense attorneys highlighted forensic reports showing multiple people's DNA on some items.

Tyler Robinson's attorneys accuse prosecutors of violating court orders by discussing a bullet fragment in the media, leading to contempt charges. Prosecutors argue they corrected misinformation about a preliminary ballistics report. The case involves the murder of Charlie Kirk, with potential death penalty charges.

A Utah judge ruled that a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, will be open to the public and media. The hearing, set for July 6-10, will involve prosecutors presenting evidence, including DNA and alleged admissions, to justify a trial, while the defense challenges media access and prosecutors' public statements.

A Utah judge ruled that a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, will be open to the public. Prosecutors plan to present evidence including DNA and surveillance footage, while the defense argues against media coverage they claim misrepresents Robinson. The hearing, set for July 6-10, will determine if there's enough evidence for a trial.

Reporters and the public will attend a key hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, after a Utah judge denied the defense's request to restrict access. The preliminary hearing on July 6–10 will involve prosecutors presenting evidence to justify a trial, marking the most significant evidence presentation to date in a case previously focused on media matters.

A Utah judge ruled that the public and media can attend a key preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk. The defense had requested restricted access, but the judge denied it, stating the public has a presumptive right to court proceedings. Prosecutors plan to present evidence including DNA, surveillance footage, and alleged messages from Robinson.

Judge Tony Graf rejected the defense's request to close hearings in the case of Tyler J. Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk in Provo, Utah. The hearing is part of the legal proceedings following the shooting.

Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, is delaying his plea and faces a court hearing on limiting media camera access. The case involves a constitutional debate over public access versus a fair trial, with Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, advocating for media transparency. Surveillance and text evidence link Robinson to the crime, including a Mauser rifle and rooftop sniping details.

A Utah judge unsealed an ATF ballistics report in the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk. The report could not conclusively link a bullet fragment to the suspected murder weapon but confirmed a match with the spent casing. DNA evidence on the gun and other items supports the prosecution's case, while experts suggest the bullet's deformation may explain the inconclusive findings.