Tyler Robinson was “visibly upset” when he mentioned Lance Twiggs at the hearing, “breathing deeply, fidgeting…”
Fox News digital reporter Michael Ruiz reveals this Taylor Robinson Body language during listening, especially when Lance TwiggsMentions were made of his roommates and romantic partners. The week-long hearing in Provo, Utah, resembled a mini-trial. Prosecutors plan to present DNA evidence linking Robinson to the alleged murder weapon, investigators’ testimony, autopsy results, eyewitness testimony and video of Kirk’s murder. They must provide all evidence and may use second-hand information or hearsay.
“Tyler Robinson appeared uneasy at times during the hearing today, particularly when he took deep breaths, fidgeted and adjusted his suit jacket when Lance Twiggs was mentioned,” Ruiz wrote on. “We have not seen video of Twiggs’ interview with police and expect to see only an edited version tomorrow.”
Ruiz also revealed details about Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erica Kirk, attending the hearing.
“Erica Kirk shared several emotional hugs with her mother-in-law today and wiped away tears as Kirk family attorney Jeff Neiman urged the court to play the unedited video “for the world to see,” Ruiz wrote.
“We don’t expect to see those parts tomorrow, but the judge will consider them when making a probable cause decision.”
Lance Twiggs video
Twiggs’ video statement reportedly will play in court Thursday, July 9th. The video is part of the prosecution’s case and could be important because Robinson reportedly confessed to the murders to Twiggs.
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Meanwhile, prosecutors revealed that Twiggs was granted immunity in exchange for giving investigators a recorded video statement about the case.
At the end of the hearing, state District Judge Tony Graf will decide whether the case should proceed. Graf declined a defense request to limit access to reporters and members of the public.
Prosecutors must prove there is reasonable cause to believe Robinson killed Kirk. This standard is actually lower than that of a trial, in which prosecutors are required to prove guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
