Overview
- Erika Kirk urged that cameras be allowed at Tyler Robinson’s trial, saying the public should see the proceedings and calling for transparency in a Fox News interview clip.
- Fourth District Judge Tony Graf previously allowed Robinson to wear civilian clothing but required restraints, and he barred filming of shackles as well as Robinson entering, standing, or leaving the courtroom.
- The judge declined to ban cameras outright, leaving broader access questions unresolved after an initial set of limited restrictions.
- Prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder in the September 10 shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted.
- Robinson appeared remotely from the Utah County Jail with his camera off, spoke only to confirm he could hear the hearing, and was ordered to appear in person on January 16.