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Erika Kirk Urges Courtroom Cameras, Grassley Backs Call in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Her appeal intensifies the transparency fight over camera access in a capital case under tight pretrial restrictions.

Overview

  • Erika Kirk used a Fox News interview to ask that upcoming proceedings be televised so the public can watch.
  • Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley publicly supported allowing cameras and restated his broader push for courtroom transparency.
  • Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson have sought to limit media access, citing fair-trial concerns in a high-profile case.
  • Judge Tony Graf has permitted civilian clothing for the defendant and barred images of restraints but has not issued a blanket camera ban.
  • Prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder and other counts, are pursuing the death penalty, and in-person hearings are set for Jan. 16 and Jan. 30, 2026, in Provo.