Overview
- The court will post the Oct. 24 hearing transcript with just 246 words redacted from 80 pages and will release a redacted audio recording once prepared.
- The closed hearing focused on whether Tyler Robinson could appear unshackled; the judge later allowed civilian clothing but required restraints for safety.
- Judge Tony Graf denied media requests for limited party status but kept a requirement that lawyers notify press before seeking closures or limits on access.
- Disputes over cameras and other access rules remain unresolved, with an in-person hearing set for Jan. 16 that will also take up a defense bid to recuse a prosecutor.
- Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and related counts in the Sept. 10 shooting, prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for the week of May 18.