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Video of Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Ex-Partner to Be Played in Court
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A judge approved the playing of a redacted video of investigators interviewing Lance Twiggs, the former partner of Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus.
- The video, to be shown in court on Thursday, may offer new insights into the events following the shooting on September 10 and the motive linked to Kirk’s political views.
- About 15 minutes of the video will be withheld from the public due to concerns about influencing potential jurors, a decision that sparked criticism from the lawyer representing Kirk’s widow.
- The hearing aims to determine if prosecutors have sufficient evidence to proceed to trial on an aggravated murder charge, which carries the possibility of the death penalty.
- Judge Tony Graf emphasized balancing transparency with judicial fairness, stating he will review the entire video when making his decision despite redactions.
