Tyler Robinson's defense suffers dual setbacks as judge holds off on death penalty decision

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Legal battles intensify as Tyler Robinson's defense seeks to limit evidence and delay the Charlie Kirk murder trial in Utah, with prosecutors planning the death penalty. Meanwhile, Karmelo Anthony's parents challenge his Texas murder conviction, citing an unfair jury. The segment also highlights growing parental rights concerns over Virginia school's gender policies, sparking a congressional hearing. Tyler Robinson was dealt two major blows to his defense strategy on Monday, but Judge Tony Graf Jr. delayed more consequential rulings. Graf denied a bid from Robinson's defense team to compel his former roommate and lover Lance Twiggs to testify during the preliminary hearing in July. Robinson's attorneys wanted Twiggs to testify in person at the preliminary hearing. "In light of the limited purpose of a preliminary hearing and the authorities discussed