Overview
- Tyler Robinson, 22, appeared in person before Judge Tony Graf Jr., who permitted limited camera access under specific conditions.
- Prosecutors have filed seven counts, including aggravated murder, and say they will seek the death penalty if he is convicted.
- A key dispute concerned releasing audio and transcripts from an October closed hearing, and the judge issued a publicity order restricting attorney comments.
- Media cited a forensic lip reader, Nicola Hickling, who reported that Robinson whispered about thinking of the shooting daily and referenced Kirk’s widow, though this is not an official transcript.
- Robinson remains held without bail after his parents identified him from surveillance images, and reports differ on the next court date, citing either December 29 or January 16.