A Utah judge is weighing how much media access to allow in the high-profile case of Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder for the Sept. 10 shooting at Utah Valley University and intend to seek the death penalty.
Robinson’s attorneys argue that intense national attention threatens his right to a fair trial. They are asking the court to ban cameras and limit public access, citing widespread online misinformation and digitally altered images.
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is set to make his first in-person court appearance on Thursday.
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Judge Tony Graf has already barred the media from filming Robinson’s restraints but has not decided on broader restrictions.
A coalition of news outlets is pushing back, saying transparency is essential to public trust. The case has drawn commentary from President Donald Trump, who publicly signaled confidence in Robinson’s arrest.
Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, is urging full transparency and condemned online conspiracies surrounding her husband’s killing.
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