Tyler Robinson’s defense costs in Charlie Kirk case could hit $10M
Digital evidence presented during preliminary hearing in Tyler Robinson case
Explosive testimony is heard in the Charlie Kirk assassination case when suspect Tyler Robinson’s former roommate, Lance Twiggs, makes a confession during a preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah. Twiggs was granted immunity, there were detailed text messages and in-person confessions in which Robinson took responsibility for killing Kirk and wished he hadn’t done it.
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Tyler Robinson’s father returned to his local workdays after standing by his son in court, where prosecutors laid out a mountain of explosive evidence at last week’s preliminary hearing, according to a report.
Matthew Robinson stood by his son throughout the court process and was the one who helped hand him over to the police after he allegedly murdered conservative icon Charlie Kirk. While the father stands by Tyler Robinson, Utah taxpayers are on the line for his defense, experts say. New York Post It could exceed $10 million.
Just days after his son’s preliminary hearing, Matthew Robinson was spotted shuttling between his $600,000 home in southern Utah and the masonry business he runs, the New York Post reported.
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Matthew Robinson (left) continues to run his masonry business while his son Tyler Robinson (right) faces an investigation into the Charlie Kirk assassination. (Alec Thornock and Rick Egan for Fox News Digital/The Salt Lake Tribune via Pool)
According to sources who spoke to the outlet, the business relies almost entirely on referrals and long-standing customer relationships to stay afloat.
After his son was charged with Kirk’s murder, many of Matthew Robinson’s customers decided to continue doing business with the company. Matthew Robinson only mentions his son on rare occasions, according to a colleague.
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Matthew Robinson was sued by his brother and one of the company’s co-founders, alleging the embezzlement of $100,000 over two years, according to a lawsuit filed in 2014. The lawsuit alleged that Matthew Robinson concealed financial records and traded jobs for personal favors.
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Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, appeared for a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. (Rick Egan/Salt Lake Tribune via Pool)
The brothers would eventually reach a secret agreement.
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The total cost of prosecuting Tyler Robinson has not yet been finalized, but his defense team has requested an additional $2 million in state funding; experts believe this figure could eventually exceed $10 million in total.
During the preliminary hearing, prosecutors played a recorded video interview with Lance Twiggs, the Kirk assassination suspect’s former roommate and lover, who said Tyler Robinson confessed to the murder.
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Robinson allegedly texted Twiggs: “I’m still okay love, but I’m stuck there for a while yet.” “It won’t be long before I get home, but I still need to get my rifle. Honestly, I was hoping to keep this secret until I die of old age. I’m sorry I got you involved in this.”
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“You weren’t the one who did this, were you????” Twiggs replied.
It was alleged that Robinson texted “Me”. “I am sad.”
