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Utah Judge Orders Release of Redacted Transcript in Charlie Kirk Case With Audio to Follow

The decision limits secrecy to courthouse security details, signaling tighter transparency rules ahead of a key January 16 disqualification hearing.

Overview

  • The court unsealed the Oct. 24 hearing transcript with only 246 words — about one page of an 80‑page record — removed for security reasons.
  • Judge Tony Graf said a redacted audio recording of that closed session will be made public in roughly two weeks.
  • Media groups were denied formal intervenor status, but prosecutors and defense must notify them before seeking to close future hearings or records.
  • The October session addressed courtroom appearance and safety; Graf has allowed civilian clothing but requires restraints and barred images of shackles.
  • Tyler Robinson remains charged with aggravated murder as prosecutors pursue the death penalty, with a Jan. 16 hearing set on the defense bid to disqualify the Utah County Attorney’s Office.