Judge gives Tyler Robinson’s lover limited immunity in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Published June 17, 2026 10:27am ET | Updated June 17, 2026 11:43am ET



The transgender roommate and lover of Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk, received limited immunity for a recorded statement given to authorities in April, prosecutors said in a court filing on Tuesday.

Prosecutors in the trial said Lance Twiggs gave a recorded statement under oath on April 20 in exchange for “use-immunity” from the U.S. and Utah County Attorney’s Office, meaning his claims could not be used against him.

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