Judge denies effort to have Tyler Robinson's lover testify in key hearing
A Utah judge denied an effort by Tyler Robinson’s lawyers to have his former roommate and lover be subpoenaed to testify at next month’s preliminary hearing ahead of Robinson’s trial for allegedly killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
TL;DR
- A Utah judge denied motions by Tyler Robinson's lawyers regarding his preliminary hearing.
- The motions sought to subpoena Robinson's former roommate and lover, Lance Twiggs, to testify.
- The judge ruled that hearsay evidence is admissible in preliminary hearings to establish probable cause.
- The judge stated the purpose of a preliminary hearing is limited to determining probable cause, not discovery or impeachment.