Charlie Kirk case: alleged assassin’s partner given immunity for statement
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Lance Twiggs, the transgender roommate and romantic partner of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, was granted limited immunity for his recorded statement to authorities in April, according to a new court filing.
Prosecutors said in a filing Tuesday that Twiggs was granted “use immunity” for a statement he provided to authorities on April 20. Prosecutors want to use Twiggs’ recorded testimony at the time of Kirk’s murder and his communications with Robinson at the July preliminary hearing.
Tyler Robinson attends a hearing in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in 4th District Court in Provo. (Salt Lake Tribune via Trent Nelson/Pool)
“On April 20, 2026, in preparation for the preliminary hearing, Mr. Twiggs gave a recorded statement under oath and a warning that any false statements could be punishable by law and charged with obstruction of justice. Mr. Twiggs was also granted tenure immunity by the United States Attorney’s Office and the Utah County District Attorney’s Office, meaning his statements from the April 20 meeting could not be used against him,” prosecutors said. filing.
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Fox News’ Lee Ross contributed to this report.
