Judge Reverses Ruling to Allow Public Access to Tyler Robinson's Lover’s Interview in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Judge Tony Graf of Provo, Utah, has overturned a previous decision and allowed the public to view an interview with Tyler Robinson's roommate and lover, Lance Twiggs. The change came after Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, filed a document requesting that the judge reconsider his earlier ruling which had restricted access to the interview.

Robinson, 23, is currently facing multiple charges, including murder, in connection with the shooting death of conservative political influencer Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. The preliminary hearing for Robinson has been ongoing all week, and Twiggs participated in a recorded interview rather than testifying in person.

In his initial ruling, Judge Graf had ordered that Twiggs' interview would be kept confidential and not shared with the public or media covering the proceedings. However, following Erika Kirk's intervention, the judge allowed for a reconsideration of this decision during Thursday’s hearing. After listening to arguments from both sides, as well as input from legal representatives present in court, Judge Graf decided to revise his stance.

During the interview, Twiggs detailed his relationship with Robinson and provided insights into events leading up to Kirk's death. He mentioned that Robinson had gotten up unusually early on the day of the shooting and left for what he described as a long drive to work. Later, Twiggs received a text message from Robinson instructing him to check under his keyboard, where he allegedly found a note stating, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it."

The decision to make Twiggs' interview public has significant implications for the case, as it provides crucial evidence that could influence the ongoing legal proceedings.