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Is Tyler Robinson\u2019s defense team trying to make Robinson\u2019s former roommate, Lance Twiggs, attend the preliminary hearing in person?<\/p>\n

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Last week, Robinson filed a motion under seal that\u2019s titled \u201cApplication for Certificate to Secure Out-of-State Witness\u201d for the preliminary hearing. In court Friday, the defense noted that the witness\u2019s attorney has declined to accept service of the subpoena.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the Utah County Attorney\u2019s Office filed its opposition to Robinson\u2019s motion \u2014 and seemingly identified the out-of-state witness \u2014 stating, \u201cThe court should deny (Robinson\u2019s) application for a certificate to secure attendance of Mr. Lance Twiggs because Mr. Twiggs is not a material witness for the preliminary hearing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Robinson was living with Twiggs in southern Utah when prosecutors say he shot and killed Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 on the campus of Utah Valley University. Robinson faces a possible death sentence if convicted.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors have stated in charging documents that Robinson left a note and exchanged text messages with Twiggs following Kirk\u2019s assassination.<\/p>\n

Robinson left the letter for Twiggs, who court documents say was also his boyfriend, whom he referred to as \u201cLuna.\u201d He texted Luna about where to find the letter after Kirk\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

\u201cLuna, if you are reading this per my text, then I am so sorry. I left the house this morning on a mission, and sent an auto text. I am likely dead or facing a lengthy prison sentence. I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it,\u201d the letter states, according to a search warrant affidavit.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know if I will\/have succeeded, but I had hoped to make it home to you. I wish we could have lived in a world where this did not feel necessary. I wish I could have stayed for you and lived our lives together. I lack the words to express how much I love you, and how very much you mean to me. Please try and find joy in this life. I love you, always, -Tyler,\u201d the letter continued, the warrant states.<\/p>\n

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Prosecutors are planning to present as evidence during the preliminary hearing a video interview with Twiggs that was recorded on April 20. Robinson\u2019s defense team, however, says that it prevents them from cross-examining Twiggs, whom they describe as \u201ccentral\u201d to the state\u2019s case.<\/p>\n

The state, however, contends in its new court filing that Twiggs is not a material witness.<\/p>\n

\u201cTestimony is material only when it would make a difference in the outcome. While defendant declares that Mr. Twiggs\u2019 cross-examination is material, defendant makes no effort to show how that could be given the limited nature of a preliminary hearing and the state\u2019s low evidentiary burden. Defendant has not demonstrated how cross-examination would make any difference here,\u201d the Utah County Attorney\u2019s Office stated in its filing.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, \u201cMr. Twiggs was also given use-immunity by the United States Attorney\u2019s Office and the Utah County Attorney\u2019s Office \u2014 meaning that his statements at that April 20 meeting could not be used against him,\u201d the state\u2019s opposition states. \u201cAt the preliminary hearing, the state intends to offer Mr. Twiggs\u2019 April 20 recorded statement, as well as the photographs of (Robinson\u2019s) messages which were found on Mr. Twiggs\u2019 phone during the Sept. 11 interview (the day after Kirk was killed).\u201d<\/p>\n

Prosecutors say Twiggs\u2019 statements will include: that Robinson killed Kirk; that Robinson hid the weapon allegedly used; that Robinson got rid of the clothes he was wearing after he allegedly shot Kirk; \u201cand that he told Mr. Twiggs not to speak to law enforcement. Most of these statements were through electronic messages from defendant, and one came from a handwritten note,\u201d according to the court filing.<\/p>\n

The next hearing in the Robinson case is scheduled for Monday. At that time, 4th District Judge Tony Graf is expected to announce his decisions on whether the Utah County Attorney\u2019s Office should be held in contempt of court, and whether hearsay evidence will be allowed at the preliminary hearing.<\/p>\n

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