Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin Tyler Robinson smirks in court at first in-person appearance
Charlie Kirk’s accused killer makes first in-person court appearance
- Tyler Robinson, 22, is making his first in-person court appearance in Utah after being charged with murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- Robinson's legal team is seeking to ban cameras from the courtroom, citing concerns that extensive media attention could jeopardize his right to a fair trial.
- Judge Tony Graf is balancing the public's right to information against the defense's fair trial concerns, having already restricted filming of Robinson's restraints.
- A coalition of news organizations, including The Associated Press, is advocating for continued media access, arguing for transparency in judicial proceedings.
- Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty, while Robinson's attorneys highlight pretrial publicity, including comments from Donald Trump and digitally altered images, as potential sources of prejudice.