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Judge Weighs Media Access in Charlie Kirk Murder Case as Defendant Appears Remotely

Media outlets seek limited intervention to contest closures, requesting access to sealed hearing records.

Overview

  • Monday’s hearing centers on whether to release transcripts and audio from an October closed session and on rules governing future public and camera access.
  • Robinson’s defense and the sheriff’s office pushed to bar cameras, but the judge previously called a blanket ban disproportionate and imposed targeted limits on what can be shown.
  • A coalition of local and national news organizations, including Fox News and the Associated Press, filed to intervene for recognition and advance notice of any closure attempts.
  • Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and related offenses and have said they will seek the death penalty if he is convicted.
  • An in-person hearing on Jan. 16 will address a defense motion to recuse a prosecutor due to an alleged conflict tied to a relative’s presence at the shooting.