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DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers

Headline from KVOA Tucson, from the development of Jul 7, 2026

Newest development Jul 8, 2026 · 3 reportsDefense questions DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk killing

Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors say links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon. A member of Tyler Robinson’s defense team closely…

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  1. New York Post

    DNA likely matching Tyler Robinson, his lover Lance Twiggs found on towel wrapped around rifle near scene of Charlie Kirk shooting: FBI (opens New York Post)

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    The FBI report was shown during the second day of a hearing to determine if Robinson will stand trial for Kirk's murder.

  2. KVOA Tucson

    DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors say links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon. A member of Tyler Robinson’s defense team closely…

  3. Fox News

    Tyler Robinson's and Lance Twiggs' DNA both allegedly found on key evidence in Charlie Kirk's assassination (opens Fox News)

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    DNA on a towel concealing the suspected murder weapon and a screwdriver found at the sniper's perch matched both Tyler Robinson and Lance Twiggs.

  4. The Daily Wire

    Key Piece Of Evidence Contained DNA From Accused Kirk Assassin And His Trans Lover: FBI (opens The Daily Wire)

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    The weapon believed to have been used in the murder of conservative Charlie Kirk was wrapped in a towel that contained DNA from Tyler Robinson and his trans lover, Lance Twiggs, according to the FBI. Robinson was living with Twiggs at the time of Kirk’s assassination, and authorities viewed messages…

  5. News Nation Now

    Questions over Charlie Kirk murder suspect's DNA surround hearing (opens News Nation Now)

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    The hearing will determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence to send accused killer Tyler Robinson to trial.

  6. WKYC Cleveland

    DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk killing disputed by defendant's lawyers (opens WKYC Cleveland)

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    Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of the DNA testing in the case.

  7. WDIO Duluth

    The Latest: Defense disputes DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk assassination hearing (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    The preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie is set to resume for a third day. Defense attorneys are expected on Wednesday to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon.

  8. Objectivist

  9. The Hill

    Defense lawyers dispute DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk case (opens The Hill)

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    Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are expected on Wednesday to question the DNA evidence linking their client to the weapon allegedly used.

  10. The Guardian

    Utah prosecutors present DNA evidence they say ties suspect to Charlie Kirk killing (opens The Guardian)

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    DNA was found on screwdriver and towel wrapped around rifle, officials say, as defense aims to challenge reliability of evidence Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Utah prosecutors on Tuesday began presenting DNA evidence that they said ties Tyler Robinson to the killing of Charlie Ki…

  11. UPI

    Defense questions DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk killing (opens UPI)

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    The defense team for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was expected to question DNA evidence Wednesday.

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  13. Fox News

    Charlie Kirk family demands judge reveal hidden evidence from accused assassin's hearing (opens Fox News)

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    Erika Kirk's court filing argues victims have a right to view evidence presented during Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing for Kirk's assassination.

  14. Just the News

    Judge in Charlie Kirk shooting to hear final arguments in September on whether to send case to trial (opens Just the News)

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    Prosecutors have also argued that there DNA evidence allegedly linking Robinson to the crime, including on the alleged murder weapon itself, but Robinson's defense team has repeatedly attempted to downplay the credibility of DNA testing.

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