Robinson's Inner Circle Testifies Against Him

0:00On April 1st, prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson murder case are pulling in his closest allies to testify against him in the killing of conservative. Activist Charlie Kirk. That includes his parents and his lover Lance Twiggs, who set to speak at the preliminary hearing on May 18. They're building on first-hand stories to strengthen the charges from the September 10 shooting at Utah Valley University. Robinson's defense team is fighting hard for a six-month delay, saying they're drowning in over 600,000 discovery files, with more. Coming. They claim a forensic expert needs months just to sift through it all. On top of that, they're pushing to ban cameras from court, with a hearing on that set for April 17. The human side hits hard here. Kirk's death has fired up debates on political violence, and Robinson faces aggravated murder charges that could mean. The death penalty. His inner circle getting dragged in shows how personal this prosecution is getting, shaking up lives on both sides. New filings reveal the defense challenging key bullet evidence.

1:02A federal test on the fragment from Kirk's autopsy didn't match the recovered rifle. Conclusively, because it was too damaged. Prosecutors counter that other proof, like testimony, keeps their case solid. Cops also found an unfire casing with an anti-Kirk message. Investigators uncovered a note under Robinson's keyboard, outlining his plan to target Kirk over deep-seated anger. As hearings loom and delays get debated, this trial shaping up to test justice in a polarized world. We'll see what the judge rules next. Stay in the know, with entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.