Fourth District Court
Coverage of Fourth District Court in the Nexus archive.
- Prosecutors plan to play redacted statements from roommate of defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing
Utah prosecutors plan to play redacted statements from Lance Twiggs, the roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson faces aggravated murder charges and has not entered a plea, while Twiggs provided statements under immunity. The case involves claims of a confession in a note and text messages linking Robinson to the shooting.
- Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
Prosecutors argue Tyler Robinson should stand trial for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The case includes a confession note and DNA evidence, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty under Utah law.
- Judge in Tyler Robinson’s case to weigh holding prosecutors in contempt
A judge in Tyler Robinson’s case is considering holding prosecutors in contempt. The hearing occurred in the Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah in December 2025.
- Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court
Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is requesting a Utah court to ban cameras, claiming live broadcasts violate his right to a fair trial. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty, while media and Kirk’s widow argue for transparency to counter misinformation. The case has seen disputes over media coverage, including past incidents where livestreams were adjusted to avoid potential lip-reading or sensationalism.