Overview
- Judge Tony Graf briefly halted a pooled livestream and ordered the camera repositioned after defense objections that restraints were shown, then allowed limited filming following a closed session on redactions.
- Robinson’s attorneys, joined by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, seek a ban on courtroom cameras, while a coalition of news organizations urges broader access and advance notice before any closures; no final ruling has been issued.
- Appearing in street clothes with wrist and ankle restraints, Robinson spoke with his lawyers and smiled toward relatives; previous appearances were by video or audio, and he has not entered a plea.
- Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and related counts in the Sept. 10 shooting, and prosecutors say they will pursue the death penalty if he is convicted.
- Charging documents cite DNA on a bolt‑action rifle and texts that appear to confess to the killing; Robinson surrendered a day after the shooting after his parents recognized him from surveillance images.