Tyler Robinson faces bind‑over hearing in Charlie Kirk murder case

Tyler Robinson Charlie Kirk anti‑LGBT motive bind‑over hearing Utah

Prosecutors argue there is sufficient evidence to bind over Tyler Robinson for trial in the September 10 2025 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Provo, Utah. They cite a letter from David David Engelhardt, a board member of Turning Point USA, describing Kirk’s opposition to gay marriage and transgender rights, as a motive for the attack. Additional evidence includes Robinson’s text to his roommate Lance Twiggs saying he was “tired of Kirk’s hatred,” engraved messages such as “Hey fascist, catch” on rounds found in the weapon, DNA testing, surveillance video and testimony from roughly 3,000 eyewitnesses. Robinson was in a relationship with Twiggs, who was exploring gender transition, at the time of the shooting. Prosecutors have filed briefs urging Judge Tony Graf to bind over Robinson on all charges and are supported by probable cause. They also indicate they will seek the death penalty. The preliminary hearing lasted five days, and a decision on the bind‑over request is pending.

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Charlie Kirk · David Engelhardt · Judge Tony Graf · Lance Twiggs · Tony Graf · Turning Point USA · Tyler Robinson · Utah Valley University

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[● 7 SOURCES] Tyler Robinson was in a relationship with his roommate Lance Twiggs, who was exploring gender transition. wtvbam.com · wdez.com · internewscast.com · standard.sk · nytimespost.com · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Tyler Robinson’s first in‑person court appearance was scheduled for December 11, 2025. internewscast.com · nytimespost.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Lance Twiggs testified under immunity that Robinson confessed to killing Kirk. internewscast.com · nytimespost.com · standard.sk · weisradio.com · wtvbam.com · +1 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Evidence includes DNA testing, surveillance video and eyewitness testimony from about 3,000 witnesses. internewscast.com · nytimespost.com · wdez.com · standard.sk · srnnews.com · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Prosecutors allege Robinson targeted Kirk because of Kirk’s anti‑LGBT political views, citing a letter from David Engelhardt. wtvbam.com · wdez.com · internewscast.com · standard.sk · nytimespost.com · +3 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The preliminary hearing lasted five days before prosecutors sought a bind‑over. internewscast.com · nytimespost.com · weisradio.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Tyler Robinson is accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. internewscast.com · nytimespost.com · wtvbam.com · wdez.com · standard.sk · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Prosecutors filed briefs urging Judge Tony Graf to bind over Robinson for trial, citing probable cause on all charges. internewscast.com · nytimespost.com · wdez.com · standard.sk · srnnews.com · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Prosecutors allege Robinson’s motive was Kirk’s opposition to same‑sex marriage and transgender rights. standard.sk · 6yka.com · www.sd.rs · wdez.com · internewscast.com · +5 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Tyler Robinson is charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk. standard.sk · 6yka.com · www.sd.rs
[● 11 SOURCES] Prosecutors presented a letter from David Engelhardt, a board member of Turning Point USA, describing Kirk’s anti‑LGBT stance. standard.sk · 6yka.com · www.sd.rs · wdez.com · internewscast.com · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Robinson sent a text after the shooting saying he was “tired of Kirk’s hatred.” standard.sk · 6yka.com · www.sd.rs · wdez.com · internewscast.com · +6 more